Discipling Believers

North Africa

About Discipling Believers

North Africa is largely hostile to the Gospel. Yet amidst the persecution, God is raising up young nationals to know Him and lead churches and ministries in His name.

The leaders of this project, Bubu and Bahiti, focus on discipling North African and Middle Eastern believers so that the nationals can go on to lead churches and ministries among their own people in this region. Bubu and Bahiti do it primarily through summer camps, English camps, and a nine-month internship program designed for intense discipleship. As a result of Bubu and Bahiti's North African ministry to young people, God has raised up dozens of nationals who love Jesus and desire to proclaim His name in their cities and countries alongside their local church.

Meet the Leaders: Bubu and Bahiti

Bubu and Bahiti disciple North African believers in their twenties to become reliable leaders in their local churches. They live among the people, learn their language, become friends with the local leaders, and invite the teenagers of the local evangelical churches to evangelistic summer camps and discipleship winter camps.

In 2008, Bubu and Bahiti began a yearly, multi-lingual, nine-month training program for young potential church and mission leaders. Over the years many of their students have become full-time pastors, youth and worship leaders, and church planters in various countries in North Africa and the Middle East.

Latest Updates from Discipling Believers

8 Women Worshiping Jesus in Their Dark World

Their fresh updates reflect the power of God who saves and builds up under sometimes very difficult conditions.

God Has Not "Revoked the Calling"

We haven't heard the Lord telling us now in a new era of Pandemics that He has revoked the calling to go to the nations.

Biblical Counsel for Trauma in the Middle East

The students, who are in part traumatized themselves, repeated again and again that they had never before heard about a biblical approach to trauma.

Testimonies from the Middle East Ministry Internship

Bubu and Bahiti lead an internship program for young people in the Middle East who desire to grow closer to Jesus personally and do full-time ministry in their region for His glory.

The Old Proven Tool

From clothing to music, to movies, it seems like young people across the globe are fascinated by American culture! There's especially a draw to learning English.

In the Midst of Uncertainty, God Certainly Works

In the midst of uncertainty on the ground in the Middle East, God is still certainly working.

Family Campers Learn About Forgiveness and Grace

How beautiful an opportunity to get to share with Middle Eastern nationals about the forgiveness and grace offered to them through Jesus.

Many People Tell Them "Don't Go!"

Even though many people, even believers, will sometimes tell them "don't go!" It's risky, but God is good and sovereign and has a plan for those He sends.

Saved, Discipled, Sent

Jesus called his disciples to himself, taught them the Truth, and then sent them out on mission in groups. Bubu and Bahiti are doing the same.

Youth Ministry at a Refugee Camp

To shine some light and hope into the poor kids' lives must be incredible. And this wasn't a Westerner's idea.

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That God would heal Bahiti quickly from the severe illness she is experiencing.
That God would lead the interns in His will for their life and give them wisdom and safety as they go.
That God would multiply and expand his church in the Middle East in the face of difficult opposition to Jesus.

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And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12).