MENA

What is MENA

The missional roots of our faith were sown in Middle East/North Africa (MENA). This is a region of the world that most of us are relatively unfamiliar with. What we do know often comes from frequent news headlines reporting on political unrest, human suffering, religious persecution and war. In 2017 The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) identified another mission region, MENA, to actively participate more fully in extending the whole gospel to the whole world. Through ministries of mission, relief and development we expect to see more disciples in a more caring and just world.
 

Global Personnel in Bethlehem

As God was preparing the Covenant Church to be intentional about mission in MENA he was also preparing us to partner with this work. Your generosity and partnership will go towards supporting our two Serve Globally personnel in the region who are working with Musalaha, a faith-based reconciliation organization; and towards the continued efforts of building relationships and awareness with personnel and organizations working for peace and reconciliation in a region that desperately needs it.

Due to safety concerns and visa requirements, the names and details of our global personnel cannot be shared on the internet. If you would like more information about them and their work, please email Global Coordinator, Sarah Pascoe at global.coordinator@covchurch.ca.

The MENA ministry focus areas: 

+ Refugees and Displaced People
+ Religious Persecution
+ Intercultural Engagement
+ Reconciliation, Peace & Flourishing

Three primary areas of responsibilities:

+ Develop partnerships with ministries in the MENA region.
+ Develop partnerships with Covenant churches and individuals including prayer, awareness/advocacy, engagement and financial support.
+ Develop the MENA staff team and common vision for ministry to and with the MENA region.

Canada Covenant MENA Team

Eric Hedberg, Sally Carlson, and Global Coordinator, Sarah Pascoe, make up the Canada Covenant MENA Team. Together, they work with our two global personnel on the ground in the Middle East, fundraising, and leading study tours to Israel and Palestine.

GIVE to support our Global Personnel and building relationships in MENA

Giving in Canada: 

+ Give by Cheque: Payable to ECCC, include 'Global-MENA' in memo. Mail to Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada, PO Box 2247, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2

+ Give by e-transfer: Send to donate@covchurch.ca and include 'Global-MENA' in message.

+ Give online through CanadaHelps: Click here and select the 'Global-Middle East/North Africa' fund.