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18 <strong>Persecution</strong> | JULY <strong>2023</strong>
The Journey of a New Convert From curiosity to conversion, new believers find Jesus in the Middle East. By Joseph Daniel In one of the world’s most persecuted regions, the church is experiencing a remarkable surge of new believers. Despite the persecution and pressure from Islamic families and culture, an unprecedented number of Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) turn to Christianity. When Muslims convert in this region, they know persecution will immediately enter their life. Because of the unique backgrounds and situations of these new brothers and sisters, we refer to them as Muslim-background believers (MBBs). These courageous people endure great hardships throughout their journey, from the time they first explored Christianity to the beginning of their new Christian life and beyond. It is International Christian Concern’s (ICC) privilege to support MBBs as they navigate their new faith. We rescue some from life-threatening situations and restore livelihood opportunities for families that lost everything for their conversion. In carefully coordinated work with partners across the MENA region, ICC has helped dozens of MBBs relocate to a safe living situations, build a sustainable livelihood source, and connect them to opportunities to grow holistically in their new faith in Jesus. PERSECUTION.ORG 19
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