Arabic
Communicating the Gospel of Peace
Recent civil upheaval in the Middle East has created challenges for our Arabic media team. But it has also opened up new avenues for ministry as people became more open to spiritual alternatives. Approximately two-thirds of the Arab population is younger than thirty-six years old. Our media production staff also fits this age group. In partnership with other ministries, we develop programs that deal with current issues and attract seekers. Our Arabic ministry teams have been on the forefront of using informational technology—like social media and mobile phone-based communication—for mission outreach.
As we proclaim the Gospel, lives are being transformed through radio, Internet, text messaging, print materials, and one-on-one discipleship opportunities. Each month as many as 1,200 people from the Middle East contact us by email or text message. A listener from Yemen sent this text: “Already my life is enriched by the beautiful teachings of Issa al-Masih (Jesus Christ). His glorious teaching is needed by all people.”
Personal Impact
New Believers at Risk
There’s a battle going on in the Middle East, more than just the political battles reported on network news. As more people are coming to faith in Christ through the media ministry of Back to God Ministries International, our staff—and the new believers—face serious risk.
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Featured Program
Dardasha
“Dardasha” (which means Chat) is the name of the Arabic radio program, broadcast 7 nights a week immediately following a popular Middle East news program. The program, with its interactive format, draws younger listeners to the website for additional information and discipleship materials.
Arabic Programs
“The Green Island”
aljazeera-alkhadra.com“Aljazeera Alkhadra” means “Green Island”. This website allows visitors private access to spiritual information, audio broadcasts of the Arabic program, and downloads of discipleship materials as well as passages from the Arabic Bible.
Dardasha
dardasha7.com“Dardasha” (which means Chat) is the name of the Arabic radio program, broadcast 7 nights a week immediately following a popular Middle East news program. The program, with its interactive format, draws younger listeners to the website for additional information and discipleship materials.
MERF (Middle East Reformed Fellowship)
merf.orgBack to God Ministries International partners with MERF (Middle East Reformed Fellowship) and Words of Hope, the media ministry of the Reformed Church in America. Together, these ministries reach all 22 Arab League countries, plus additional regions in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
