Ministry Centers in Lebanon
Horizons International operates four evangelism and discipleship centers throughout Lebanon. These ministry centers collaborate with over 130 local Lebanese churches to plant new believers into supportive congregations and to mobilize and train the churches for effective ministry among Muslims.
Each ministry center maximizes its gospel impact by adapting to its local community, and holistically addressing the spiritual and humanitarian needs of local residents.
A time of worship at the Tyre Ministry Center (South Lebanon)
Current Ministry Centers
Georges Houssney preaches at the Beirut (Nabaa) Center
Nabaa Center, Beirut, Lebanon
Since the establishment of Horizons’ first ministry center in Lebanon in 2012, over 10,000 Muslims have come to know Christ! This center of revival and church collaboration is now home to School of Hope providing Christian education and discipleship to 220 refugee students.
Projected Ministry Budget 2024: $45,750
Current and Expected Funding: $22,500
Remaining Ministry Budget Need: $23,250
Kurdish Church Sunday Service in Beirut
Kurdish Church—Dera Kurdi
In 2013, Horizons planted an exciting church, largely comprised of Kurdish Syrians. This church is touching many lives through its popular Kurdish-language social media ministry, reaching hundreds of thousands worldwide. Around 200 families attend the weekly services in Beirut. Additionally, the ministry team organizes home groups and conducts evangelistic house visits in various regions of Lebanon, including twice-weekly services in Tyre and weekly in Zahlé.
Projected Ministry Budget 2024: $118,300
Current and Expected Funding: $56,800
Remaining Ministry Budget Need: $61,500
North Lebanon Center
In Tripoli, Lebanon’s second-largest city known as a stronghold for Islamic extremists, this ministry center, launched in 2016, has made miraculous inroads into Muslim communities. By sharing Christ’s peace and healing, many people are coming to know Christ and taking part in discipleship courses, women’s meetings, and children’s ministry.
Projected Ministry Budget 2024: $53,880
Current and Expected Funding: $23,457
Remaining Ministry Budget Need: $30,405
Beqaa Valley, East Lebanon
The Beqaa ministry center is located within walking distance of 350,000 Syrian refugees living in five large camps. Since 2017, this strategic location has allowed the center to function as a crucial base for evangelistic, medical, and food distribution ministry services to the refugees.
Projected Ministry Budget 2024: $42,333
Current and Expected Funding: $43,335
Remaining Ministry Budget Need: $0
The Tyre Center for Gospel Proclamation
Tyre Center, South Lebanon
In 2009, Horizons started supporting Mohammad Yamout in relocating to south Lebanon and planting a church in the biblical city of Tyre. Over the years, he and his family developed a fruitful ministry, which has served as a strategic beachhead for spreading the gospel in the region, leading hundreds of Muslims to proclaim faith in Christ. After Mohammad’s unexpected death in 2022, the Tyre ministry, now led by his widow, Hanan, has merged with Horizons. They continue to spread the gospel and disciple believers in South Lebanon.
News Update:
Thousands displaced in South Lebanon
The border crisis in South Lebanon, ongoing since October, has escalated. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has displaced approximately 120,000 people from South Lebanon. Many have sought refuge nationwide, including in the capital city, Beirut. In light of these substantial challenges, our priority is to deliver immediate humanitarian aid to the displaced families.
Projected Ministry Budget 2024: $154,119
Current and Expected Funding: $94,800
Remaining Ministry Budget Need: $59,349