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Pray with us 11/06/2024

Join us as we pray with and for Muslim Background Believers (MBBs) worldwide!
Beginning at 17:00 GMT on 18 November, join the livestream to pray with other intercessors around the world.

11/06/2024

The MBB Resource Database is online now! This is a one-stop location for all types of resources relevant for MBBs and those working with them. Links to relevant YouTube channels, websites, books, courses, apps, academic monographies, recent research papers – it’s all there in the database for anyone to access for free.

A person looks down at the ground. On the ground are two arrows that are marked with "Islam" and "Atheism". — © ChatGPT/Communio Messianica

Middle East 09/23/2024

Atheism has raised a sharp debate in the Arab region, especially on social media which has allowed for more freedom of speech in recent years. Because it was seen as taboo to discuss in earlier years, the precise number of atheists in the world cannot be accurately accessed, though some religious groups have managed to estimate some numbers.

09/18/2024

Adopting a different faith is a big step in itself, which often results in many problematic consequences for believers with a Muslim background. However, if migration to a secular society is added to this, it can be extremely challenging and even cause MBBs to leave Christianity.

Europe 09/02/2024

In recent years, Türkiye has increasingly been taking action against foreigners who testify to their Christian faith or individuals who work in ministry.

08/05/2024

Do you want to know how to welcome Muslim Background Believers into your church? ‘Joining the Family’ is a great tool to understand and better help integrate MBBs into your church community. It is available in book format as well as a group course.

Europe 06/17/2024

Cordial invitation to the 1st Communio Messianica Mission Festival on 7 July 2024 in Schwäbisch Gmünd! The Communio Messianica team is looking forward to meeting you in person and the opportunity to deepen our friendship and partnership.

North Africa 04/26/2024

LIBYA: In recent years, converts from Islam to other religions, especially Christianity, have faced harassment and serious punitive measures from government and affiliated actors.

Europe 04/08/2024

SWITZERLAND: From 1st to 4th August 2024 the annual “Catch the Vision” conference will take place in Switzerland. The conference is aimed at migrants who want to be a blessing to the world and the people around them. Communio Messianica works closely with the organizers and Bishop Dr. Yassir Eric will be one of the speakers.

04/06/2024

WORLDWIDE: Communio Messianica is pleased to announce the availability of our 2023 Annual Report!

03/09/2024

RWANDA: Communio Messianica (CM) is pleased to announce the consecration of Bishop Dr. Yassir Eric on March 10th, 2024, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kigali.

Central Asia 03/08/2024

Communio Messianica’s involvement in Central Asia, the Caucasus and Russia (CA) was ushered in during the “First Communio Messianica Central Asian Consultation” held in Georgia, in 2019...

02/24/2024

WORLDWIDE: We are pleased to announce that we now have a new option for international donations!

Pray with us 02/19/2024

WORLDWIDE: Join us as we pray for Muslims all around the world during Ramadan!

Middle East 12/10/2023

IRAQ: Our MBB brothers and sisters in Irak continue to face severe rejection and persecution from their Mus-lim Families and Communities.

Middle East 11/24/2023

TURKEY: Bringing smiles to children’s faces! This year CM’s annual Christmas campaign will focus on reaching two target groups of people through two main activities. Through this, CM hopes to make a difference in the lives of people during this time of the year. Find out how to be a part of it!

Pray with us, Middle East 11/17/2023

ISRAEL/GAZA: We are praying for both sides of the conflict. Will you join us?

Pray with us 11/13/2023

WORLDWIDE: Join us for this year's MBB Global Prayer Day on 18th November! A time to join brothers and sisters world wide who pray for Muslim Background Believers.

10/31/2023

PAKISTAN: On August 16th, a wave of pogroms swept across an area of the Punjab near Faisalabad driving more than 1000 Christians from their homes, damaging and destroying 21 church buildings.

09/12/2023

WORLDWIDE: We are looking back on the year 2022 as a year of growth! God has been at work around the world and done amazing things in the lives of His people...

Middle East 09/06/2023

Turkey: I was so moved by his story. I promised him that I will help him with
tents for his family, and a generator that will provide some electricity for his people and daughter.

Pray with us, Central Asia 08/08/2023

UZBEKISTAN: For the last five years, there have been fewer government controls on Christian activities. We thank God for this season of grace and pray that it will continue.

East Africa 05/23/2023

Sudan: Christian converts from Islam suffer particularly under the current conflict as they are shunned by the Muslim population and do not receive help in the same way others do.

Middle East 04/24/2023

IRAN: Iran is a country known for its strict adherence to Islamic law, which makes practicing any religion other than Islam difficult, especially for converts from Islam to Christianity who now form a huge “underground church.”

Pray with us, Middle East 04/12/2023

IRAN: The Religious Freedom and Intercultural Working Committee of the Swiss Evangelical Alliance SEA-RES have joined with Iranian brothers and sisters in faith living in Switzerland to call for prayer for Iran.

Middle East 03/17/2023

TURKEY: CM leader update from the regions. Showing the goodness of God has become the common goal and purpose of the Churches of Turkey.

Pray with us 03/14/2023

WORLDWIDE: From 22nd March until 21st of April 2023, “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World” inviting Christians all around the world to pray for Muslim peoples during Ramadan.

Middle East 03/07/2023

TURKEY: CM leader update from the regions. It is clearly seen by our churches how important it is to help, to walk together and to share the pain.

Middle East 03/01/2023

TURKEY: CM Turkey's leader shares an encouraging story. While walking among the heaps in Maraş, a page under the garbage caught his eye. It was a page torn out of the Bible...

Middle East 02/25/2023

TURKEY: Peace be with you!
Here is the most current update concerning our needs from the field...

Middle East 02/23/2023

TURKEY: P. and I recently visited the Maraş region. First we visited Pazarcık, which is 45 minutes away from Maraş. As you know, Pazarcık has been declared one of the main earthquake bases...

Middle East 02/22/2023

Watch the video by our cooperation partner about the current situation in Turkey and Syria.

Middle East 02/18/2023

Read what the leader of Communio Messianica in Turkey shares about the situation after the massive earthquake hit the region.

Middle East 02/13/2023

SYRIA/TURKEY: After the massive earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on 6th February 2023, CM's partners are distributing food supplies to the survivors.

Middle East 02/13/2023

SYRIA: One week after the earthquake, the extent of the disaster is becoming increasingly visible. The total number of victims is currently more than 35’000...

Middle East 02/11/2023

SYRIA: Again many new families arrived traumatized because they lost their homes. Our relief teams distributed specifically thousands of bottles of drinking water...

Middle East 02/10/2023

SYRIA: As of today, the tenth of February the death toll has further risen to more than 3’300 reported deaths in Syria alone, but these official numbers are far too low...

Middle East 02/09/2023

SYRIA/TURKEY: The centre of the 7.7 magnitude quake was in the province of Kahramanmaras. If you would like to donate to the affected brothers and sisters in the region who are already suffering hardship, we will be happy to pass this on through CM.

Pray with us, West Africa 01/31/2023

WEST AFRICA: CM is in the consolidation phase of bringing our people together in West Africa. It is amazing, what God is doing there!

Girl with gift in her hands — © Kateryna Hliznitsova

Regions, Middle East 01/25/2023

TURKEY: There are many MBB (Muslim Backround Believers) refugees stranded in Turkey, mainly from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran. Many of them do not receive any financial help and live in abject poverty. There are 17 CM-affiliated MBB (Muslim Background Believer) churches in Turkey, which together have more than 1,000 children.

Pray with us 11/22/2022

WORLDWIDE - November 18th 2022 was the third annual MBB Global Day of Prayer. It was an amazing day and a great success. The event was broadcast on 73 channels, and in 5 different languages: English, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi and Turkish.

Pray with us 10/18/2022

WORLDWIDE - On November 18, 2022, Christians from all over the world pray with and for our brothers and sisters from the Islamic world who have become believers in Jesus.

Middle East 08/29/2022

LEBANON - MBBs in Lebanon are sharing in the suffering of most Lebanese, and in many cases, they are suffering even more, as their faith has created barriers to receiving international help. Pray that the MBB community in Lebanon would continue to grow and to remain steadfast against persecution and oppression.

Europe 08/29/2022

UKRAINE - More than 100,000,000 people worldwide are now refugees - most of them from conflicts in the Islamic world. Let us pray that the power of Satan will be broken, and that the Gospel will bring light and peace to the Islamic world.

Pray with us 02/18/2022

The organization „30 Days of Prayer“ puts together many resources for praying for Muslims each year during Ramadan.

North Africa 02/16/2022

SUDAN - In the last few days, we have received the joyful news that twelve communities of former Muslims, who are now following Jesus in their place of refuge in neighboring countries, have declared their affiliation with CM.

Middle East 02/12/2022

ISLAMIC WORLD - Pray that CM, with its partners in all these countries, will be able to effectively assist our brothers and sisters who have converted from Islam.

North Africa 02/07/2022

ALGERIA: Christian converts ask for prayers for church leaders in Ait Atteli, a village in Tizi Ouzou, the province where most Algerian Christians live, as authorities have initiated proceedings to close their church.

Middle East 02/04/2022

TURKEY - CM includes a number of communities of refugees with a Muslim background in Turkey. These brothers and sisters need our intercession for a secure future and a perspective for their lives.

Middle East 02/04/2022

IRAN - Recent early releases from prison raise hopes that the situation for converts may improve in the future. Pray for this!

Europe 01/13/2022

GERMANY - Dr. Yassir Eric, leader of Communio Messianica, is the Evangelist and "Hope Bearer of the Year" for 2021.

Europe 12/01/2021

WORLDWIDE - The Swiss organization Jesus.ch published an article on Communio Messianica and the MBB Global Prayer Day on November 18, 2021 in German.

Central Asia 09/16/2021

CENTRAL ASIA - A brother of ours went to the highest representative of Islam in his country and informed him that he had left Islam and had become a follower of Jesus.

Afghan Women Lining Up To Receive Relief Assistance — © unsplash.com

Middle East 09/15/2021

AFGHANISTAN - The Taliban show zero tolerance for converts, whom they consider "apostates" worthy of death.

West Africa 09/07/2021

MAURITANIA - The young church in Mauritania is experiencing hard times such as incitement from minarets and on social media.

Pray with us 09/06/2021

WORLDWIDE - On November 18, 2021, Christians from all over the world pray with and for our brothers and sisters from the Islamic world who have become believers in Jesus.

Middle East 09/02/2021

ARAB WORLD - The leader of an underground church in the Arab World was released after several years in prison.

Europe 07/07/2021

Find us on the website of the christian organisation Coworkers who interviewed Yassir Eric about his trip to Iraq and wrote an article about him and Communio Messianica.