The church began among Middle Easterners. Sadly, the Middle East today is a place of continual conflict that the church finds difficult to influence. The Acts 2:11 Project exists to encourage the church to love her Middle Eastern neighbors and break down the barriers of fear, misunderstanding and bias. We invite you to read, learn, and join the conversation.
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ROUNDUP: The Promised Land
by Editor | November 23, 2023 | Articles
Editor’s Note: In light of recent events, we wanted to highlight some previous posts on Acts 2:11 that may... Read MoreNew Research on Extremist Conversion Phenomenon
by Scott Gustafson | November 14, 2023 | Random Reflections
I was recently interviewed on The Locker Room podcast about my PhD research. We discussed mission and I shared... Read MoreREPOST: From our Vantage Point: The Signs of the Times Unfolding in the Middle East Today
by Wissam al-Saliby | November 9, 2023 | Current Events
Editor’s Note: We’re reposting this article from 2017 in light of current events. Earlier this year, I was flipping... Read MoreQuotes to ponder
At what point are we no longer obligated to follow the commands of Jesus?
Does the possibility that a “neighbor” might be an “enemy” change anything about the way in which we are supposed to interact with that person?
Jesus said clearly we are to love both. Read More

Collin Abbey
Middle East Development Veteran“There are many from a Muslim background who are working to make Christ’s name known and honored in the Middle East.” Read More
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