How can new Christians in Islamic countries be discipled?
When a new believer leaves Islam, they are isolated and often cannot safely find Christian community. Especially if they are in an Islamic country, they could be killed for seeking a church to call home if a church even exists in their area.
Through the secure, custom-built online platform of Redeemed Church, over 1,100 households of Arab Muslim converts will continue to be discipled in their new-found faith in 2025, with more joining every week.
Redeemed Church gives isolated believers:
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Two live weekly services
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24/7 crisis counseling
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Emergency persecution support
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Weekly spiritual mentorship
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Discipleship groups
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“We lost our whole family but now your church is my family. My son was very sick, and you helped us. I am happy to be part of this family.”
Dunya in Lebanon
“I watch the service every week. The content is always unique and helpful. Whether it’s the worship, the teaching, or the Q&A. You always stand with me and are truly available 24/7. God bless this church.”
Khadijah from Syria
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"Redeemed Church has played an important role in my life. It truly feels like we are part of a real church, learning and studying the Bible together in an easy and understandable way."
Medhat in Yemen
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How can a Muslim convert be
empowered to share their faith?
A Muslim background believer is very passionate about seeing their family know Jesus as well, but they are often afraid of persecution or even being killed. Through Redeemed Church’s discipleship program, they learn how to share the Good News in life-threatening environments.
Many get to experience the joy of leading their loved ones to Christ and helping them join Redeemed Church!
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you..."
Matthew 28:19-20
Testimonies From Redeemed Church
Khalia's
Story
Khalia is a young Muslim mother in Lebanon who met Christ after her neighbor, a member of Redeemed Church, shared the gospel with her. For years, Khalia has had ongoing health problems, with recurring tumors her doctors were never able to explain.
She and her husband joined Redeemed Church, and soon after, a large tumor came back. This time, she had the community of the church rallying around her and praying for healing.
Khalia’s doctors were amazed that when they removed this tumor, it was benign! She praises the Lord for healing her again.
Khalia received medical support from our volunteer physicians with financial relief to cover her medical bills.
After two years in the church, Khalia was secretly baptized by our pastors along with 18 Redeemed Church members. Khalia and her husband continue to faithfully attend our weekly services and grow in the Lord.
Qadira and
Omar's story
Qadira and her husband, Omar, are both converts in Egypt who were greatly persecuted by their community.
Unfortunately, Omar could not deal with all the persecution so he slid back into his Islamic practices. Qadira remained faithful, growing in her faith and eventually joining Redeemed Church.
Every week, Qadira intentionally watched Redeemed Church services in the same room as Omar, and as time went by she noticed he was listening more and more.
Finally, Omar asked Qadira if he could attend church with her again, and he met with the Redeemed Church discipleship pastor. Omar prayed with the pastor, recommitting his life to Christ and connecting two of his friends with the church who were in similar situations!
Now Qadira and Omar continue to be a light in Egypt, and are raising their two children to know Jesus.
Nimaa's
Story
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Nimaa lives in Syria, and tries to attend an in-person underground Bible study with other Christian women but it is very far and costly that she often misses out on that time of fellowship. Now, being part of Redeemed Church, she says that this body of believers is closer to her than her nearby relatives, because she can safely share her feelings and problems.
Last year, Nimaa’s husband was forced to leave her alone and travel to Dubai in search of a job. Nimaa asked the church to keep her husband in their prayers, but our church pastor went farther than this and was able to find her husband a job locally so he could return from Dubai. Nimaa is asking us to fervently pray that her husband would come to know Christ as Lord and to stop abusing her. She tries daily to be Jesus’ light in his life.
After receiving counseling and spiritual mentorship with Redeemed Church, Nimaa is in a much better situation emotionally and financially. She praises God for His mercy and love with a full heart.
The current state of the persecuted church
According to Open Doors in 2025: "The Church is driven out or driven underground in several countries. In the Middle East especially, several Christian communities are dwindling and, in some cases, on the verge of extinction."
Out of the 50 worst countries for Christian persecution, 37 are listed with Islamic oppression or Islamic governments.
Why do Muslim background believers need a secure online church?
When a Muslim viewer of Glory TV is watching the programs, there is a chat number scrolling on the bottom of the screen. They can call, chat, or text a biblically trained team of Christian evangelists who can answer their questions and share the gospel with them.
The contact center is available 17 hours a day, 7 days a week, so Muslims can safely seek Christ when family members are asleep or at work. The contact center team walks alongside Muslims as they read the Bible for the first time, ask questions, and wrestle with the decision to surrender their life to Christ.
