Description
This practical and interactive programme is meant to be a steppingstone into ministry among the least-reached Arabic speaking peoples,
Ministry details
During 2026, the training will be divided into two parts. 4 weeks part-time, individualized, online training prior the in-country training, including: “Launch into MENA” conference (1st week of September) “Prepare to Harvest” course: part-time self-studies with four weekly online calls. 12 weeks in-country training: Trainees receive basic training for service among the least reached of MENA, coached by experienced trainers. Trainees study the local dialect and go deeper into developing their language and cultural understanding as they build friendships, take language classes and travel around the country. Trainees receive mentoring while engaging more deeply a chosen area (i.e. creative ministries, travels, more focused language learning or preparing for long-term ministry) After the training Participants interested in joining our field’s training progamme request to continue for another 20 months. This training will be more mentor-based, with a high focus on language and cultural learning. This training can start directly after the STEP into MENA program or at a later date. Participants interested in other fields will be put into direct contact with the appropriate people.
Purpose
A short-term exposure programme designed to help Jesus-followers become disciples who make disciples within a MENA context.
Participant profile
Applicants are expected to: -have previously received discipleship training -have some prior experience ministering to people from MENA -have a long-term interest in serving amonst the least reached people from MENA.
Notes
Because of the limited number of places, applicants will be chosen by the team of trainers. As we will be performing interviews and approving applications as we receive them, we encourage you to let us know of your interest as soon as possible. We prioritize applications from those interested in long-term ministry in Central North Africa (Tunisia and Libya), but we also welcome applications from those who are interested in other countries in MENA not yet running a STEP into MENA program. Artists interested in MENA are also welcome to apply, as this is one of our field’s unique focus areas.