The Global Go Team is cosponsoring a bible college in Lebanon to train new Muslim converts.  Before the civil war in Lebanon the Christian population was 52% in 1960.   Today that number has dropped to 32%.  Lebanon’s government divides the nation’s rule between Christians and Muslims.  Its land is even zoned for either religion.   A great deal of openness exists in Lebanon.  A tolerance has grown that has come at a great price.  Yet the country continues to shift towards radical Muslim schools of thought.  There is a timely need for Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant churches to work together to encourage those Christians remaining and to take a proactive role in protecting the heritage of Lebanon by remembering the great commission of Jesus Christ and sharing their faith with others.  A biblical studies institution is desperately needed, and especially an institution that is geared towards those who have recently been converted from Islam.

The man spear heading the effort is George Merheb, our team’s country coordinator.  George grew up fighting for the catholic forces during the Civil War in the 1980’s.  After studying in Europe he pledged his life to God's service and moved to Bangladesh where he started a number of churches and schoos.  George has returned to Lebanon two years ago with the mission to invest in his nation’s future.  George, his wife Anne and their three children are pictured.

Land has already been purchased in Baabda, a Christian zone northwest of Beirut.  On a hillside just outside of the city, plans are being drawn up to build a facility to house students from Lebanon and all over the Middle East.  The facility will include classrooms, dormitories and a cafeteria.