When Eleanor* heard from a refugee family that they wanted to learn more about Jesus, she wasn’t sure exactly how to begin. They came from a Muslim background and hadn’t been open to the gospel before, but they were now eager to learn about Jesus, asking her to help them explore the Bible.
Eleanor began looking for options. With some effort, she found Naomi Federiuk, Expand Network’s Director of Discipleship Training. Naomi works with Eleanor at Re-Life Ministries to serve refugee families in need of assistance. She also has a wealth of training resources readily available for just this kind of circumstance.
Thanks to Naomi and Eleanor, refugee families in the Portland area are now discovering the good news of Jesus through a discovery bible study format. Naomi has taught Eleanor, who has now been equipped with the materials and expertise she needs to feel comfortable leading a weekly Bible study with formerly Muslim refugees.
We’ve seen a growing openness to learning about Jesus among certain refugee families in the Northwest. Thanks to your partnership with Expand Network, seeds of faith are being planted in their hearts, and we’ve already been amazed by God’s faithfulness in nurturing them. We continue to pray that God will draw more from the local Muslim community to Himself and reveal who He is.
We are asking God to ASTONISH us with fruit, opportunity, and sustainability for His glory in 2026. Will you join us in our mission by committing as a mustard seed partner and faithfully giving $25, $50, or $100 each month?
*Names may have been changed for confidentiality or safety purposes
