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20 Years of Ministry: Vision Twenty and our War Response in Lebanon
Season 5
Episode 10
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Description
In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with May-Lee Melki Constantine to discuss Heart for Lebanon’s Vision 20 campaign, the ministry’s 20th anniversary initiative, and how God is using this season of conflict and uncertainty to open new doors for Gospel-centered ministry across Lebanon.
The conversation begins with an overview of Vision 20, a campaign designed to celebrate two decades of God’s faithfulness while looking ahead to the future of ministry. May-Lee shares how the initiative focuses on three key areas—transformation, expansion, and innovation—as Heart for Lebanon seeks to reach more people with the hope of Christ in the years ahead.
Listeners will hear about plans for a new Hope Ministry Center in South Lebanon, a strategic expansion project that will significantly increase ministry capacity in one of the most underserved and conflict-affected regions of the country. Despite ongoing instability, the team explains why now is the time to move forward rather than retreat.
The episode also explores Heart for Lebanon’s response to the current war, which has displaced more than one million people throughout the country. May-Lee shares how the ministry rapidly mobilized to serve thousands of newly displaced families through emergency aid, relational outreach, and spiritual care, while continuing to prioritize discipleship and Gospel engagement. Throughout the conversation, listeners will hear how crises often create unique opportunities for transformation. From growing attendance in Bible studies and churches to increased openness among families searching for hope, the team shares how God continues to work in remarkable ways amid hardship.
The episode concludes with a powerful story about an 11-year-old Syrian girl named Ghothran, whose faith and curiosity about Jesus opened the door for meaningful spiritual conversations with her Muslim mother. Her story serves as a reminder that even in the midst of trauma and displacement, God is planting seeds of hope that can impact future generations.
Show Notes
Vision Twenty: Celebrating 20 Years of Ministry
Prayer Requests
The conversation begins with an overview of Vision 20, a campaign designed to celebrate two decades of God’s faithfulness while looking ahead to the future of ministry. May-Lee shares how the initiative focuses on three key areas—transformation, expansion, and innovation—as Heart for Lebanon seeks to reach more people with the hope of Christ in the years ahead.
Listeners will hear about plans for a new Hope Ministry Center in South Lebanon, a strategic expansion project that will significantly increase ministry capacity in one of the most underserved and conflict-affected regions of the country. Despite ongoing instability, the team explains why now is the time to move forward rather than retreat.
The episode also explores Heart for Lebanon’s response to the current war, which has displaced more than one million people throughout the country. May-Lee shares how the ministry rapidly mobilized to serve thousands of newly displaced families through emergency aid, relational outreach, and spiritual care, while continuing to prioritize discipleship and Gospel engagement. Throughout the conversation, listeners will hear how crises often create unique opportunities for transformation. From growing attendance in Bible studies and churches to increased openness among families searching for hope, the team shares how God continues to work in remarkable ways amid hardship.
The episode concludes with a powerful story about an 11-year-old Syrian girl named Ghothran, whose faith and curiosity about Jesus opened the door for meaningful spiritual conversations with her Muslim mother. Her story serves as a reminder that even in the midst of trauma and displacement, God is planting seeds of hope that can impact future generations.
Show Notes
Vision Twenty: Celebrating 20 Years of Ministry
- Celebrating two decades of faithful ministry in Lebanon
- Reflecting on lives transformed through the Gospel
- Looking ahead to the future through prayer and strategic growth
- Focused on Transformation, Expansion, and Innovation
- Development of a new Hope Ministry Center
- More than 70,000 square feet of ministry space planned
- Increased capacity for discipleship, education, church ministry, and leadership development-
- Expanding Gospel presence in a region deeply affected by conflict
- More than 1.2 million people displaced by the war
- Thousands of additional families receiving emergency support
- Distribution of mattresses, bedding, and essential relief items
- Ongoing relational ministry and spiritual care alongside humanitarian aid
- Increased attendance in Bible studies, churches, and discipleship programs
- Growing spiritual hunger among families seeking hope
- Opportunities to share the Gospel with communities previously unreached
- The Church continuing to serve faithfully amid uncertainty
- An 11-year-old displaced Syrian girl participating in virtual learning
- Learning about prayer and sharing it with her mother
- A Muslim mother becoming curious about Jesus and asking for prayer
- A powerful example of children opening doors for Gospel conversations
Prayer Requests
- Pray for displaced families throughout Lebanon
- Pray for children experiencing trauma and instability
- Pray for the continued gro