Where the Gospel is Restricted, Media Opens the Door
This summer, The Influence Lab is equipping 120 pastors and Christian leaders from one of the most restricted regions on earth. Will you make it possible?
In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, sharing your Christian faith can mean imprisonment. For a Muslim who converts to Christianity, it can mean death. Can you imagine the challenges of pastoring where Christianity is, at the least, tolerated and at the worst—persecuted?1
Persecution is on the rise in the Middle East and North Africa, and Christian leaders are creatively seeking solutions to reach their nation for Christ in a region that represents the largest concentration of Muslims in the world. 2 But in a media-saturated world where culture is shaped by screens, smartphones, and social platforms, many of these leaders are working with outdated skills.
That’s about to change.
THE OPPORTUNITY IN FRONT OF US
This summer, Phil and Kathleen Cooke will travel to an undisclosed location in Jordan, joining Ron Harris of Media Alliance International for an invitation-only media training seminar — one of the most strategic gatherings of its kind.
120 high-level pastors and Christian leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa have been selected to attend — chosen for their leadership, experience and influence within their nations.
The MENA region is home to 440 million people. 94% are Muslim. 3% are Christian. 2 These 120 leaders represent strategic voices reaching into that 94%.
WHY MEDIA. WHY NOW.
“Phil Cooke opened our eyes to the power of media and communication.” — Pastor Peter Tan-Chi, Christ’s Commission Fellowship, Manila
Media is a powerful force in the digital age, shaping hearts and culture in societies worldwide. In nations where open evangelism is monitored, restricted or dangerous, media becomes a critical tool to meet people where they are, transcending boundaries and impacting lives.
“Many of these Christian leaders don’t fully understand why media matters in ministry today,” Phil explains. “I’ve been invited to give them the bigger picture — and the tools to act on it.”
The upcoming media training in the Middle East will focus on:
- Developing media strategies that rise above competing narratives
- Navigating cultural complexities within MENA nations
- Reaching younger generations whose faith and identities are shaped by what they consume online
YOUR GIFT + THEIR REACH = IMPACT
Immediate impact: 120 MENA leaders equipped with media skills to communicate the gospel in a digital world.
Long-term impact: Every strategy they learn travels home with them — into their churches, their networks, their nations. The attendees were intentionally chosen for their leadership, experience, and influence within their nations.
Our goal: $20,000 to cover all travel and program expenses.
Your gift of $50, $100, or $1,000 directly funds training that equips leaders reaching into one of the most spiritually unreached regions on earth.
Will you partner with us in this opportunity?
The Influence Lab has trained ministry leaders alongside Media Alliance International in Thailand, India, Spain, and Cyprus. Ron Harris, President of Media Alliance International, reflects on the partnership:
“It has been exciting to see hearts and minds open as Dr. Phil Cooke shares new ways to present God’s Truth. Phil’s experience, wisdom, and media expertise form a powerful combination — strengthening leaders to serve the Lord at the highest level.”
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING HISTORIC.
These leaders are risking much to show up. Phil and Kathleen are giving their time and expertise. The only missing piece is the funding to make it happen.
Your gift of $50, $100 or $1,000 will train 120 Middle Eastern leaders to reach their nations with updated media strategies. Plus, the impact of your gift continues as they implement what they learn as they return to their nations.
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