2007 REACH Teams

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North Africa

In this area of North Africa, the people have a pride in their country as a center for Islamic learning and heritage. Converts to Christianity are often persecuted for their faith. Only about 5% of the population have ever met a Christian or heard the Gospel. This team will spend the first part of outreach in language school building relationships with the local people. The majority of outreach will be spent working at an orphanage.

Language: Arabic
Majority Religion: Islam

South Africa

Over 20% of South Africa’s adult population is HIV positive and more than 420,000 children have been orphaned due to AIDS just in 2000. The Gospel has been mixed with ancestral worship and other non-Biblical practices producing a false perception of God. The Christian church is racially divided, but God is restoring hope through a new generation of South Africans who are hungry to know more about Jesus and the Bible. Opportunities for this team may include street evangelism, drama, relationship building and outreach to the AIDS community.

Language: English/Afrikaans
Majority Religion: Christianity

Thailand

Thailand is a Buddhist country with no true understanding of God. Although the people are friendly, it is very difficult to present the gospel clearly in a culturally relevant way. The team will focus on building relationships through teaching English. Other opportunities may include partnering with local workers in an effort to reach out to children and single moms that are coming in off the street.

Language: Thai
Majority Religion: Buddhism

Southeast Asia

This country has one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, yet people are coming to Christ in huge numbers including at least 30% of the 1.5 million student population. In addition to language study,
this team will work with the local school and church and will focus on building relationships with the local people–especially with young adults and children. Many spiritual strongholds exist in the city where the team will be living; therefore, the team will be spending much time in intercession and prayer walking.

Language: Indonesian
Majority Religion:Islam