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Great Sea Initiative

International MinistriesEurope & the Mediterranean

The Great SeaID: 62960
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We are asking God for a Gospel movement among every least-reached people group in the nations surrounding the Mediterranean Sea — in our generation. We are intentionally pursuing gospel movements in the following ways:

  1. Targeting strategic urban centers – cities that influence the culture.
  2. Focusing on muslim people – in North Africa, the Middle East and in Muslim communities in Europe.
  3. Reaching marginalized communities – making disciples among the deaf; those with emotional, cognitive, or physical hinderances; and those in extreme poverty.

In all areas we will develop local leaders advancing indigenous ownership of generational disciple making.

By faith in ten years we will have:

  • Movements begun in 50% of the nations.
  • Initial work and defined strategies among identified unreached groups in 25% of the nations.
  • Leaders identified for specific unreached groups in the remaining 25% of the nations.

The Place

The Mediterranean Sea brushes against the coasts of the lands that made up the area of the world were the Jesus movement began—in Israel, Lebanon and Turkey. It is also home to some of the most influential early Christian thought from places like Egypt and Algeria. Half a billion people now call this place home and live in areas that are some of the most hostile towards the gospel.

The People

The twenty-one countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea are home to more than 300 million Muslims, of whom 80 percent have never met a Jesus follower. Among those groups least exposed to the message of salvation are immigrants and refugees to the area. We are intentionally serving people in influential urban centers. Immigrant, refugee and local leaders gather in the same cities. Monocultural and multiethnic congregations will be sources of Gospel movements. We are focusing on Muslim people both in Islamic nations and Muslim communities in European countries. Marginalized communities. Making Disciples among the deaf; those with emotional, cognitive, or physical hinderances; and those in extreme poverty.
The Impact

The Impact

The Great Sea Initiative seeks to impact the Muslim population by establishing local discipleship programs for Muslim-raised believers in each of its countries, as well as distributing one million copies of the New Testament over the next five years. In all areas we have and will continue to develop local leadership, advancing ownership of generational disciple-making. By faith in the next ten years we will have: - Movements begun in 50% of the nations - Initial work and defined strategies among identified unreached people groups in 25% of the nations - Leaders Identified for specific unreached groups in the remaining 25% of nations

Support Great Sea Initiative

  • 25%

    of remaining nations have a leader identified for specific unreached groups

  • 50%

    of nations have a movement started

  • 25%

    of nations have initial work and defined strategies among identified unreached people groups

Great Sea Initiative Projects

A project is one piece of a larger initiative. It has a defined focus, with goals to accomplish an end result. Some projects are short term in nature; others may last for many years. You can read more about projects within this initiative, including how you can be involved.

Great Sea Initiative Global Workers

Converge missionaries are helping to start and strengthen churches together worldwide so people across the globe can meet, know and follow Jesus. Meet our missionaries and learn how you can become a key partner in accomplishing God’s mission by supporting them as they give others the opportunity to accept Jesus.

Get involved

When it comes to global missions work, a team will always accomplish more than an individual. To make a greater impact than it could on its own, your church can be a part of a network of churches, called a consortium, to share in the work of the Great Commission.

What does a consortium do?

  • Joins with Converge missionaries to undertake missionary efforts beyond the resources of any one member.
  • Promotes intercessory prayer for the Great Sea initiative and its missionaries.
  • Deploys resources to assist the Great Sea initiative and its missionaries in ministry.

The consortium is led by a team of high-capacity leaders who work in close collaboration with the Great Sea initiative leaders and our project teams.

As we connect with your church and its consortium, God unleashes his people in incredible fruitful ways.

  • Prayer movements begin.
  • Church volunteers are equipped to serve, train and engage in new ways.
  • The Holy Spirit unites diverse spiritual gifts beyond the ability of any single church.

Are you ready to work with churches from across the country to build a network committed to reaching people in Great Sea region? Contact us to learn how you can support the Great Sea initiative by joining a consortium today.

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Pray with us

Global prayer networks are groups of people from across the world who meet virtually to pray for the global workers, people and specific needs of Converge International Ministries initiatives.

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Let's connect

We are asking God for a gospel movement among every least-reached people group in our generation, so everything we do is about building and maintaining strong relationships. Communication is key. So, let’s connect. If you would like to learn more about this ministry or how we can partner together, or if you have a general question, please reach out.

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