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Issa Elbechara is a senior leader with Quest Academy -- Issa oversees the "Building the Bridges" programme that equips European churches to reach out to, and welcome, people with a Muslim background. Issa also leads an Arabic-speaking fellowship in Dublin.
I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m writing to share an update from the frontlines of ministry and to invite you to partner with me through prayer and support in this next season of mission.
Reading the Book of Acts is one thing; living it is something entirely different.
Our journey to Morocco unfolded like a living chapter from the book of Acts. Four small church groups gathered as one body for training, many of them accustomed only to meeting in twos or threes. For some believers, it was the first time standing among more than five Christians at once. You could sense both nervousness and wonder in the room. When worship began, a few sang publicly in their own language for the first time, and their voices carried a courage that felt Spirit-breathed. It was not polished or grand, but it was powerful—simple faith rising together. The teaching times were more than lessons; they were moments of awakening, where Scripture moved from page to practice. Walls of isolation seemed to fall as unity formed before our eyes. At the close of the training, we witnessed baptisms, a visible declaration of new life. Standing there, watching them enter the water, it felt as though we were not just reading Acts—we were walking in it.
More Training in Italy
The Lord graciously opened a door in Italy for 39 churches to come together for an online training on how to share the Gospel with Muslims. More than 1,000 believers gathered virtually with one purpose to be equipped, strengthened, and made bold in their witness.
Pastors, leaders, and members joined from different cities, united in heart and mission despite the distance. It was powerful to see so many committed to learning how to communicate Christ with clarity, love and wisdom in their context.
The atmosphere carried expectancy, as if the Lord were preparing a new season of outreach and courage. We now pray that this training will not remain information, but become faithful action, and that God will use every lesson and step of obedience for His glory.
Arabic Church, and Dublin Outreach
The Arabic church continues to grow steadily, even in the midst of ongoing challenges and pressures. Despite cultural barriers, personal struggles, and practical limitations, the believers remain committed to gathering, worshiping, and building one another up in faith.
Each meeting is a testimony of resilience and hunger for God’s Word. New families are connecting, discipleship is deepening, and there is a clear sense that the Lord is strengthening His church from within. At the same time, the Dublin outreach began again this year with renewed vision and perseverance.
After completing 50 consecutive Saturday outreaches last year, we have stepped back onto the streets with the same burden to share the Gospel faithfully. Week after week, conversations are taking place, seeds are being planted, and relationships are forming. We trust that God will continue to use both the growing Arabic fellowship and the Dublin outreach for lasting spiritual fruit.
Prayer requests:
Arabic Church in Dublin: That the church continues to flourish and stay faithful to Christ.
Training ministry: For every BTB outreach training to bear lasting fruit.
Revival in European churches: That believers would be awakened to love and reach their refugee neighbours.
Italy mission: For wisdom, provision and the formation of a committed support team.
This month’s activity, please keep it in prayer:
6-8 March - I will be in Turin for outreach and lead Arabic meeting
13-15 March - I will be in Milan giving training for a few churches, how to share the Gospel in Milan
22-24 March - I will be in Malaga for a Conference
28 March - I will be in Westport Dublin for training