Syria (MNN) — Believers working in places where Christ isn’t known are like first responders. They have to overcome fear and walk boldly into dangerous situations because that’s where God has called them to serve.

As Mike with Global Catalytic Ministries explains, “It’s not the absence of fear, it’s what you do with fear.”

GCM partners with Gospel workers committed to serving Jesus in places like Syria, where sharing Christ with the Druze or Shi’ite communities could get you killed. More about that here.

“As Muslims have wiped out Christians, we want to bring back Jesus in these places,” Mike says.

“It’s complex, but we want to make sure Christian strongholds are established.”

Serving where faith can cost everything

Late last year, Sister H sensed the Lord calling her away from personal safety and toward her own Shiite community in Syria. As she attempted to pass through an ISIS-controlled corridor, “She’s arrested; she’s being interrogated,” Mike says.

“She thinks things are going to get bad, so she starts to pray, ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?’” he continues.

“As they’re interrogating, she just is praying, proclaiming the promises of God.”

Suddenly and without reason, she was released and allowed to pass through.

(Photo courtesy of Global Catalytic Ministries)

“She went through all of that just to reach the single Shia person that she was connected to,” Mike says. “She’s willing to go into the pit and put her life on the line.”

Today, Sister H is embedded in a Shiite community, committed to discipling where it is most dangerous. Praise God for her faith, and pray that it will grow even deeper as she continues to follow Jesus.

Sister S, another committed Gospel worker trained by GCM, serves among Syria’s Druze community. Thanks to her steady obedience, the first Druze baptism took place in 2025. Pray for continued Gospel growth among the Druze community.

GCM wants to send three waves of disciples to deepen and expand these Jesus-centered strongholds in one of the most persecuted places on earth. Here’s how you can help.

 

Header and story images courtesy of Global Catalytic Ministries.