Steps International
Uplift The Persecuted
SPREADING
TRAINING
EQUIPPING
PLANTING
SHARING
The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia approximately between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude. The 10/40 Window is often called “The Resistant Belt” and includes the majority of the world’s Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. (Joshua Project)
THE PROBLEM
380,000,000
Within the 10/40 window,
Within persecution, God is reaching the unreached
GOD IS SPARKING REVIVAL IN THE 10/40 WINDOW
Five out of six non-Christians have no opportunity to hear the Gospel. The majority of these unreached peoples are in the 10/40 window. Despite extreme persecution, in the past 20 years, Christianity has started increasing at a greater rate than the populations in these nations. The people in these nations are hungry for truth and freedom, and Jesus is the only way they will be satisfied.
There is a need in the body of Christ
With great revival, comes great persecution.
The issue is, of 445,000 cross-cultural missionaries, ONLY 4% go to the Unreached. Of every $100,000 Christians earn, only $2 goes TO sending missionaries to the unreached(TheTravelingTeam).
The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. There is a great need in the 10/40 window. The believers there need support. It is our duty to uplift them in these persecuted nations and share their burden.
ThAT IS why STEPS INTERNATIONAL EXISTS
To uplift the persecuted
HERE’S HOW WE WILL DO THAT
SPREADING THE GOSPEL
Reaching the unreached, being the hands and feet of Jesus, and putting the Gospel into action. Partnering with the local believers in evangelizing to these unreached people groups.
TRAINING LEADERS
Discipling the local believers to then go out and make disciples. Empowering them to be leaders in their communities, and pastors of churches.
EQUIPPING WITH TOOLS
Getting those in persecuted contexts what they need to do the work of ministry as effectively as possible. Things such as Bibles, discipleship materials, and Biblical education
PLANTING CHURCHES
Establishing healthy communities amongst persecuted believers. Making sure they don’t walk alone and ensuring a strong support system.
SHARING THEIR STORIES
Spreading awareness and building support by sharing the testimonies of God’s goodness within the persecuted church. Using social media, speaking opportunities, and one-on-one conversations to maximize their exposure to the rest of the world.