Middle East: Outreach in the United Arab Emirates
Opportunities
We’re looking for people of all ages who want to have an impact in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We’d especially love to hear from you if you have giftings or are called to prayer, relationship development, Business as Mission, international ministry (or international ministry support), or meeting people and engaging in conversation with them.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a strong biblical foundation with a vibrant and growing relationship with Christ and an active prayer life. If you have not taken a comprehensive spiritual gifts assessment, we’d ask that you do that prior to enrolling.
Length of Service
Short-term: 1–2 weeks
Special Requirements
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond extended stay
Ministry Description
We have many opportunities for people of all ages to have an impact in the UAE. Here is what we’d love to see:
- Prayer Warriors
We need prayer warriors on the ground bathing the area in fervent prayer over the Emirates, government officials, migrant working population, tourists, students, and those who are serving the Lord in that place through wide and varied methods. Let us ask God to continue to break up the fallowed ground of hard hearts (Hosea 10:12). - Relationship Development
Are you skilled in relationships development with whomever God puts in front of you? Let us engage in relationship development and outreach opportunities to make the Lord known in whatever capacity He has created us. While we can’t preach on the street corners, there is still some religious freedom that has afforded us entry into the country. Because of free markets in places like Dubai, Ras Al-Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, there tends to be more of an opportunity for freedom of discussion and of sharing ideas. We are looking to further build and sustain international relationships in these areas so that in due season, we can share our faith (I Peter 3:15). - Business as Mission
Are you a business professional, medical personnel, IT specialist, pilot, social media entrepreneur, etc.? We have all been created in unique ways and with unique giftings from our Lord. This region needs Spirit-filled believers who can operate in the very jobs that you may be doing right now. Business as Mission has a unique way of utilizing people in their calling all over the Arab world and in capacities that we couldn’t even dream of. This could be God’s calling on your life. Come and see. - International Ministry or International Ministry Support
Are you seeking God's call on your life and wondering if He may be calling you into international ministry or international ministry support? - Meeting and Conversation
Do you enjoy meeting people from all over the globe and engaging in conversations with them, especially about eternity?
During this trip, we will visit ministry partners and those who are like-minded about ministry in each of these areas.
Location
The Greater Middle East
Training Provided
Training will consist of 3–4 months of online (or in-person, if possible) training sessions and meetings. While there is considerably more freedom in the UAE, we need to be mindful of dos and don’ts within the culture. We aim to develop and maintain long-term relationships with those we encounter. Having a deeper understanding of the culture and how we should conduct ourselves in it truly sets us apart from others that are there.
We mean to be the hands and feet of Christ to everyone that we encounter, and we train towards that end. In addition, this trip will look very different from an average 2-week mission trip. It is important to set expectations early so that everyone is on the same page.
Quick Facts
- There are over 200 Nationalities represented in the UAE.
- The UAE is home to the Burg Khalifa, which is currently the tallest building in the world.
- Some ATMs in the UAE actually distribute gold.
- The UAE has freedom of religion and has sites where other faith systems can practice.