Where We Serve

The MEBO family of ministries spans the Levant region, with various programs in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Jordan. In many ways, Lebanon is where East and West converge.  It is a unique state in the Middle East, intentionally designed to ensure religious freedom, and yet it remains vulnerable to the tensions of the surrounding region. The diversity – both cultural and topographical – of this country astounds those who visit it. The beautiful Mediterranean Sea splashes toward the congested urban streets and high-rise buildings of Beirut and other large coastal cities. These in turn stand in stark contrast to the rustic charm of secluded mountain villages.

And yet, transcending all this diversity, are beautiful, unifying cultural realities. Upon entering any home in Lebanon, you’ll be greeted with genuine warmth and extravagant hospitality. The vernacular is crowded with kindnesses, well wishes, and prayerful phrases. Loyalty to family undergirds and molds all other priorities, with the lives of extended family members interwoven deeply together. The story of Lebanon is the history of a people who have endured one conqueror after another. The remnants of many civilizations are tucked away quietly under the enduring shade of cedar trees.

And beautiful Lebanon, in its rich diversity, in its simultaneous strength and frailty, is now home to the largest number of refugees per capita in the world. Amidst the complexities of this context, our Lebanese friends and partners are perfectly positioned for impact in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. Through years of faithfulness and innovation, they have continued to influence individual stories as well as the wider culture. They are uniquely equipped to respond with God’s love in this time, in their place.