NAMPA,
Idaho, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
Catalytic Ministries (GCM). As tensions escalate between
Israel and Iran and protests intensify globally
condemning Israel and supporting
Hamas, GCM's CEO Mike Patino called
for a closed meeting with its underground coaches worldwide. The
purpose was to understand their unique perspectives on the
unfolding situation and determine a collective response by the
global GCM body. Here is how they responded.
"Living through wars as children, we face the complexity of the
Israel, Palestine, Iran situation with a commitment to engage in
a Christ-like manner," shares Ali
Al-Zaidi, an underground church leader in Iraq. "We listen to all sides, feel compassion
for all human suffering, and see how we can reach the lost, as God
works in the hearts of both sides."
"In these times of conflict, we turn to Jesus' commandments of
love and peace," Gul Chaudhry, a
Pakistani coach mentions. "We acknowledge the complexity and call
for humility, justice, compassion, and reconciliation, standing in
solidarity with those affected by violence."
"While we pray for all involved, including Israel, Gaza,
and Iran, we cannot condone the
actions of groups like Hamas," Aamir
Al-Qahtani, another underground disciple-maker adds. "We
recognize the biblical prophecies and stand in solidarity with
Israel, praying for all nations to
turn toward Jesus."
"Conflict reflects the pervasive evil in our age," Pat Brown, a U.S. disciple-maker notes. "We
stand not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies but against
spiritual wickedness. Our eternal hope lies in the return of Jesus,
who overcomes all conflicts through His sacrificial love."
"The war in Gaza affects us
globally. Tens of thousands march in Europe, protesting human rights violations,
while the Jewish community feels increasingly threatened," reports
Phil Taylor, a disciple-maker in the
UK. "Our mission remains: to make disciples, sharing the good news
that the God of Israel is the God
of All Nations."
"As tensions rise, our cry for Jesus to return intensifies. To
see a redeemed Israel and a
peaceful Palestine, we take Jesus' command to disciple nations
seriously," Marianne Larsen, a
Norwegian disciple-maker expresses.
The leaders of the underground churches' response is a profound
reminder that the mission of the Church transcends national and
political boundaries. It calls for a unified stance in Christ to
minister through the love and sacrifice that only He can provide.
This emphasizes that true security for all, including Israel, lies not in protests but in laying
down our lives for our enemies, as Jesus taught—like sheep among
wolves. Making disciples—our core action—plays a crucial role in
transforming traditionally hostile regions as Muslims not only
accept the Jewish Messiah but also begin to love the Jewish
people.
Amid escalating tensions, the responsibility falls on us, as
followers of Christ, to embody His teachings more fervently than
ever. As Christians, we must act as agents of reconciliation and
peace, extending love to all parties involved in this conflict,
including both Hamas and Israel.
Jesus commanded us to love our enemies and lay down our lives for
others, just as He did for us when we were against Him. We are
called not just to stand by but to actively engage in making
disciples, even among those who are seen as protestors or
adversaries. It is your Christian duty to transform hostility into
fellowship through prayer, support, and direct action. Join Global
Catalytic Ministries in this urgent mission to bring Jesus' message
of peace and reconciliation to the forefront of these tumultuous
times. Act now—your involvement is crucial to fostering peace and
embodying the spirit of the underground church in the heart of the
Middle East conflict and your
college campuses. We like to say from Mecca to Ohio, from an Imam to a homeschool mom.
About Global Catalytic Ministries
From leading the rescue of over 3,000 Christians and at-risk
individuals during the Afghanistan
pullout to chronicling the powerful stories of their underground
church team in Iran through the
documentary "Sheep Among Wolves Volume II," Global Catalytic
Ministries (GCM) has solidified its presence in 73% of the
Middle East and now operates in 71
countries worldwide. GCM is committed to making disciples in the
most unreached places, embodying the essence of being true sheep
among wolves as they bring the Kingdom of God to every nation,
tribe, and tongue.
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