Show notes:
Iraq Testimonies(1:47) Descendant of Muhammad - Fled to Lebanon after conversion, returned to share Jesus with family that tried to kill him. Won his mother to Christ; his father agreed not to kill him.(2:55) Former ISIS Child Soldier - Recruited at age seven, escaped ISIS tunnels, encountered Jesus through the Jesus film on TV. Scheduled for baptism!(4:04) Shia Mother's Vision - Resisted son's witness for four years until Jesus appeared in a vision.(5:37) 120+ Converts gathered from Iraq. Baptisms marked by joy and elation! No one asked to hide their identity. Two from this community—Bashir and Ahmed—were martyred in the last year.
Ministry Impact(8:38) Growth & Goals - Up 30% in revenue; $7.5M current budget goal; $10M by 10-year mark(10:19) Field Impact - 15 countries, 79 staff, 100+ volunteers; 100,000+ helped last year (up from 10,000 in 2019)(11:12) Lebanon Crisis Response - Anchor country serving hardest cases from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Egypt. Seeds of Hope farm provides self-sustaining model.(13:25) $750,000 Match - Largest match in ministry history; every gift doubled through year-end
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