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Canadian Baptist Ministries2021-07-15T13:49:24-04:00More than half of the population identify as Muslim.
More than half of the population identify as Muslim.
In 2020, Lebanon acquired the fourth-highest inflation rate in the world at 84.8 percent.
More than half of the population lives below the international poverty line.
There are an estimated 1.5 million registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
There is an estimated 80 million people displaced worldwide.
Lebanon has the highest per capita population of refugees in the world, which continues to put an enormous strain on social services, infrastructure and employment. While active conflict in Syria has decreased, there is pressure on displaced Syrians to return home, though many are not yet able to safely and voluntarily do so.
Heavenly Father, We come to you today to offer you our praise and worship.
Ministry Update December 2020 BY | | min read BY | min read Greetings from Lebanon 2020 has been quite the disorienting year
Lebanon Field Staff Joe Bridi shares updates on the ministry in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Little did we know by the beginning of this year what to expect, so many of our plans were altered due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The way we do church and ministry have seen a drastic change, and though at first glance things looked negative, we thank God for the opportunities he has given us to care for the needs of the most needy and vulnerable in our communities.