(Photo courtesy SAT-7)
Palestine (SAT-7) — SAT-7,
a Christian satellite television ministry to the Middle East and North
Africa, works to share the Gospel with anyone who seeks hope and
encouragement.
Gaza and Palestine are known for giant cement walls, violent attacks,
or being “the world’s largest prison.” But this area of the world is
also known for a Christian Bible college! Many people are unaware that
there are several thousands of Christians living in the Gaza Strip.
Partnering with SAT-7, the Bethlehem Bible College (BBC) seeks to
strengthen and grow the Church in the Middle East.
Founded in 1979 by local Arab Christians, the BBC saw a diminishing
Christian population in the Palestinian community and sought to
revitalize it. Now, 35 years later, the BBC has grown and features two
satellite campuses in Gaza and Nazareth, providing a biblical education
to more than 200 students. These students will become prominent pastors
and ministry leaders throughout the Middle East.*
Despite having three on-site campuses, travel can be difficult for
students and teachers in the Middle East. To enter “restricted” areas,
the BBC uses Skype® to launch a series of classes for Palestinian
Christians in the surrounding area. This offers critical opportunities
for Christian students who would otherwise be unable to attend school.
Skype also offers faculty a chance to operate in difficult areas.
In addition to individualized training, the BBC produces quality
television programs that are shared through SAT-7 broadcasts. These
programs reinforce and support family ideals and nonviolent approaches
to bring about change in the world. The Christian message behind these
programs encourage cooperation, understanding of individuals, and
reconciliation.
SAT-7 has been working with the Bethlehem Bible College to help the
growing church throughout the Middle East for the last 15 years.
Together, SAT-7 and the BBC offer an ideal way to bring Christian
teaching directly to believers in the safety of their own homes,
wherever they may live. Using SAT-7 and the BBC as tools, your support can touch people in even the most “restricted” areas of the Middle East and North Africa.
Source: Mission Network
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Topic: SAT-7 programs provide Biblical education
