Lebanon

Lebanon, as mentioned in the Bible, is a small country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean with a population of around 6.8 million. And it is no stranger to crisis.

18 years of war plus 30 years of foreign occupation have crippled Lebanon’s government and destroyed much of the country’s infrastructure. Decades of corruption have led to a sharp devaluation of the local currency. Soaring unemployment and political instability are driving more and more families below the poverty line every day.

If that was not enough, today, Lebanon hosts the highest population of refugees per capita of any country in the world. These families have fled war and violence looking for shelter and basic provisions. Both Lebanese and refugee families are experiencing significant hardships. For many, despair overshadows their lives.

In the midst of the growing crisis, God is moving in historic ways. More people are turning to Christ in the Middle East today than at any time in history. Heart for Lebanon is working in this unique season to reach, engage, and disciple men, women and children, many of whom have never heard the truth about Jesus Christ.

The families they serve are living in desperate conditions. By assessing the specific needs of each family, they are able to provide unconditional physical care such as supplemental food, hygiene supplies, wood stoves, bedding, mattresses etc. This gives Heart for Lebanon the opportunity to build intentional relationships with the families they serve.

Sharing life stories opens the door for the team to introduce Jesus Christ into the conversation and invite families to attend Bible studies and worship gatherings. As people learn and grow in their faith, a passion develops to tell others about Jesus. People who desire ongoing discipleship and leadership training are also able to receive in-depth training.