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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Harvest
Can you tell me about your ministry?
The Last Harvest is changing the face of the Middle East through planting churches, equipping native pastors, giving aid, encouragement and Christian materials to persecuted Christians in the Middle East, and broadcasting the gospel through radio, television and print in this region of the world.
Are you affiliated with a denomination?
We are a non-denominational ministry drawing support from many churches in the Body of Christ, as well as providing ministry and support to many churches in the Middle East.
What is your doctrinal statement of faith?
We believe in the unique divine inspiration, entire trustworthiness and authority of the Bible; the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ; the death of Jesus Christ as a necessary and the only effective payment for the sin of the world; the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the work of regeneration; and, the expectation of the personal return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What is your mission statement?
We believe we have been commissioned to prepare the Lord's Highway before His second coming. In Isa. 19:23-25, we read that the Highway begins with Muslim countries (North African countries) and ends with Muslim countries (Assyria, Turkey, part of Iraq, Lebanon, Iran, Syria and Jordan.) Between the two groups of countries stands Israel. This vision is a powerful impetus to us to do all we can to prepare the highway in the Middle East by removing the "stones" that lie in the way of Middle Easterners' understanding of the gospel message.
How does the Last Harvest work?
We help remove these stones by supporting the work of gospel proclamation through local churches; encouraging and building up indigenous pastors in the Middle East, and conducting a television and radio ministry throughout the Middle East. We also help persecuted churches and believers in Islamic nations, and encourage them to continue to witness despite the hostility they may face.
How and when did the Last Harvest start?
Known affectionately by his Egyptian name, Dr. Nagy, to his friends, native Egyptian David Joseph came to the United States in 1991, following God's lead in order to establish a base of operations for a ministry to the Arab and Muslim world that now operates throughout the Middle East.
How many countries are you working in?
The Last Harvest is working in Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
What makes The Last Harvest different from other similar ministries?
Although many ministries are fulfilling the Great Commission around the world, the fields are white unto harvest in the Islamic countries and more workers are needed. As a native Middle-Eastern pastor, The Last Harvest founder David Joseph has developed hundreds of contacts with "in-the-field" pastors and church leaders who are active in spreading the gospel and planting churches in places where the government restricts Christian expression and worship. This gives the Last Harvest great opportunities to assist the Church in Arabia.
Muslims are precious souls for whom Jesus died. Islamic leaders have a goal to spread Islam over the globe, and we should take to heart the need to spread the gospel in Islamic countries and support the churches that are on the front lines of this spiritual battle for the souls of men and women.
How can I help The Last Harvest
You can pray for The Last Harvest; provide financial support to produce and distribute Christian literature, further gospel proclamation by indigenous pastors, plant more churches, and provide aid to persecuted believers; pray for Muslims in your own community; and speak to your pastor about mission support for The Last Harvest. If you are interested in volunteering for the ministry, or joining us on a future mission trip, please contact us at 1-877-571-5673.
For more information about The Last Harvest, Inc., visit our main website.
Click here to read about the founders of The Last Harvest.
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