MOVEMENT DAY DUBAI
8 March 2025
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LOVE THE CITY, SERVE THE CITY!

MOVEMENT DAY DUBAI 2025
The “Movement Day” event identifies and invests in the unique opportunities Christians have to seek the good of their city
in ways that accelerate impact and bless others through developing and growing city movements.
Join us in person on Saturday, 8 March 2025 with Christian leaders in business, healthcare, youth, education,
ministry and the NGO sector for a truly Global Movement Day in Dubai, UAE.
We will be challenged to open our eyes to see the new doors God is creating globally and to plan and respond in faith together.

PLENARY SESSION SPEAKERS
Each moment of Movement Day is deliberately planned to bring your ministry ahead,
with curated voices and new content.

Mac Pier

Chip Ingram

Rev. Joseph Kassab

Robert C. Doll
MOVEMENT DAY Week EVENTS 2025
MOVEMENT DAY WORKSHOPS

Empowering Women
Mar 8

Marketplace Leaders
Mar 8

Freedom Prayer
Mar 8

Managing Trauma
Mar 8

Young Adults
Mar 8

Healthcare
Mar 8

Pastors Workshop
Mar 8

Safe Ministry
Mar 8

Soul Care
Mar 8

Prayer Movement
Mar 8

Families that Thrive
Mar 8

Sports Movement
Mar 8

Starting a Movement
Mar 8

Love Your Neighbour
Mar 8

Prison Ministry
Mar 8





Robert C. Doll
Bob is CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global Investments, bringing over 40 years of investment experience to guide the investment process and serves as large cap US portfolio manager. Bob is a regular guest on multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC and Faith & Finance Live Radio. He has served in senior roles at Nuveen, BlackRock, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, and Oppenheimer Funds. Bob serves as choir director at his local church and also serves on a number of boards among which include Cairn University, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Kingdom Advisors, The Lausanne Movement, Movement.org, New Cannan Society, and Word of Life Fellowship.
Bob and his wife Leslie reside in Princeton, New Jersey and have three children and one grandchild.

Reverend Joseph Kassab
Rev. Joseph Kassab serves as the General Secretary of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL) and is the Head of the Evangelical Community in both nations. With a rich academic background that includes a B.S. in Applied Chemistry from the University of Aleppo, a Master of Divinity from the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, and a Master of Theology in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. Kassab is a dedicated leader in theological education and community service. His work focuses on fostering unity and growth within the church, particularly in challenging contexts.
Rev. Kassab is married to Rev. Najla Kassab and together they are parents to three children. He brings decades of experience in ministry and education, making him a compelling voice at the Movement Day Middle East 2025 conference.

Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram is a passionate pastor, author, and teacher dedicated to helping Christians live out their faith in authentic and transformational ways. For over three decades, his practical and direct teaching style has reached millions worldwide through radio, television, and online platforms. Ingram’s messages focus on relevant life issues such as relationships, marriage, parenting, and money, all grounded in biblical truth and designed to guide believers toward healthy discipleship.
As an author of 21 books, including *The Real God* and *Culture Shock*, Ingram addresses real-life challenges, offering wisdom and inspiration for readers to grow in their faith. He currently serves as CEO and Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, a global teaching and discipleship ministry. With a rich pastoral career and academic background, including degrees from West Virginia University and Dallas Theological Seminary, Ingram has led churches and organizations with a focus on making biblical teaching accessible and impactful.

Mac Pier
Mac Pier is the founder of Movement.org.
Mac seeks to exponentially increase the leadership effectiveness of ministry and marketplace leaders to address the spiritual and social issues facing our world today.
The Movement Day gathering is a recognition of the work of united prayer over many years in the city. Very diverse traditions had been knit together through the work of gathered prayer.
Movement Day also recognized the impact of the marketplace community, the work of local churches, and the potential of the next generation. We saw the beauty and power of the united church gathered on a common day for the city.
Movement Day Middle East
Next Steps
The real objective of Movement Day is to take the results of issues discussed as various movements into the city. As followers of Jesus, we need to be able to provide comfort and hope to the world.
The new doors God has opened in this unique season needs to be explored further and help us to serve our cities and communities. Let us come together, live out and share God’s love for His world.
Relationships developed needs to help the facilitators to gather again with the attendees and move the planned strategic steps for achieving transformation. This group can then think about their vision, mission, how often they could meet, struggles, achievements and what is their road map of short term and long term goals.
MOVEMENT DAY DUBAI REGISTRATION
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worship, workshops, and much more!
🔒 Your opportunity to serve the city as per your calling!
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🔒 Your ticket includes:
Full Access to Movement Day Dubai on 8 Mar 2025
Participation in any of the Workshops
Networking Opportunities, Business Lunch and more surprises!
Movement Day Middle East: An Historic Gathering in 2025
1. The Middle East: The Cradle of Christianity
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Israel, in the Middle East in Western Asia in the first century. His arrival into the world in the Roman Empire as a member of a despised religious minority is neither a historical nor geographic accident. Jesus was born as the fulfillment of the Ancient Promise to Abraham, and proclaimed by Isaiah.
Nearly two thousand years ago Jesus ascended into Heaven from the Middle East. His movement began with the first 25,000 people who historians believe were active followers at the time of the Ascension. The movement grew to 20 million by the year 312 AD when Constantine the Roman Emperor declared himself to be a Christian. The movement grew 800 times in 300 years through the cities of Western Asia and Southern Europe as described in the book of Acts.
As we gather in Dubai in March 2025, it is important to recognize and celebrate the enduring nature of our faith in a region that today is still the geographic cradle of our faith. God is doing a new thing, a powerful thing in the Middle East in the many diverse expressions of Christianity.
2. The Birth of a Nation
In 1960 Doctors Pat and Mariane Kennedy came to the Arabian desert to found Oasis Hospital at the invitation of the Royal Family. At that time infant mortality was 50% and the number of mothers dying in childbirth was 33%. For fifteen years, the Kennedys built the hospital and it had a profound impact. The infant mortality rate was reduced to .5%. The current President, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahayan, was born in the hospital. In fact, many observers believe that the reversal of the infant mortality rate made it possible for the UAE to create a stable population base to become an official nation in 1971.
This is a remarkable achievement from the Kennedys as medical missionaries. Today the rapport with the Royal Family of the UAE is one of the greatest expressions of religious tolerance anywhere in the world. President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has insisted that the hospital maintain its commitment to its mission including the presence of a church on the grounds of the hospital. The church provides meeting space for 36 congregations each weekend and 1600 parishioners.
3. Movement Day Dubai 2019
In 2014 Forbes Magazine ranked Dubai as the 7th most influential city in the world with its rapidly growing economy. Dubai has been an innovator in the attraction of corporate headquarters, the epicenter of travel, and a diversity of financial services. As one of the seven emirates, it was part of the founding of the United Arab Emirates in 1971. What has happened in fifty years is breathtaking.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and functions as a financial and religious hub for the region. The Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the global architectural marvels. It is a center for Islam in the region.
As the percentage of expatriates in the UAE is nearly 90% (according to Global Media Insight), this provides a rich and diverse religious mosaic for the nation. There is freedom of religion and Christians gather in significant percentages across the nation. The Christian church is very diverse with a strong concentration from South Asia and Southeast Asia.
In 2019 nearly four hundred leaders from Dubai and the globe gathered at the Two Seasons Hotel. We were honored to have with us Dr. Omar (need last name) representing the Royal Family. In his presentation, he acknowledged the impact of the church on the city of Dubai for the past fifty years. Leaders spanning the various Christian traditions were part of this extraordinary celebration of the gospel in the region.
The Movement Day gathering was a recognition of the work of united prayer over many years in the city. Very diverse traditions had been knit together through the work of gathered prayer. Movement Day also recognized the impact of the marketplace community, the work of local churches, and the potential of the next generation. We saw the beauty and power of the united church gathered on a common day for the city.
Dubai continues to be one of the great global epicenters. In 2023 Movement Day Middle East convened 1200 leaders from 156 cities and 45 nations across five continents. We trained our first 450 scholars in person including many Middle Eastern Leaders.
We are envisioning impacting up 50 cities across the Middle East in the. next decade. In these uncertain times we need the Prince of Peace to rule more than ever in the region.
4. The 2033 Dream
As the global church prepares to celebrate the 2000th anniversary of Jesus’ Ascension, we dream of the Christian community in cities throughout the Middle East to be celebrated for two millenniums of faithfulness and current unity. We dream of the modern-day church in the midst of all of its challenges receiving a fresh wind of God’s Spirit to work among the many disenfranchised populations of the Middle East.
We anticipate a global celebration that recognizes our deep historical roots in the region. We envision a new generation of Jesus’ followers who will be discipled into a deep commitment to love the Lord their God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength. The Movement Day Middle East gathering of 2025 can provide a glimpse of what the next ten years can look like for the global church.
Align Faith, Leadership, and Impact in the Marketplace




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How to thrive in the midst of Stress
Restoring your mental and emotional balance when stress throws you off balance.
One of the most important people skills you can learn in ministry is to recognize when people are outside their level of tolerance. All of us lose our ability to relate well with others, when we are overwhelmed and stressed. Recognizing that overwhelm in yourself, your spouse, your children or the people you lead is one of the most important skills you can learn. The next is what to do about it.
• What stress does to your body and how to reduce stress in yourself and others?
• How to stay relational when you or the other person is overwhelmed?
• Staying out of the threat response of: Fight – Flight – Freeze.
• How the threat response changes behavior and dealing with that shame.
• These same tools can be used for helping to heal trauma.
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Empowered Kingdom Women: Growing Together in the UAE
Join us for a transformative workshop celebrating the incredible ways women in the UAE are advancing God’s Kingdom. This session is designed to inspire and unite all women, no matter where God has placed them.
Encouragement: hear and share stories of impact and of overcoming challenges.
Growth Together: explore together how God can work in us and through us, to grow His kingdom.
Prayer and Connection: Building a strong, prayerful community that nurtures healthy, thriving Kingdom women.
Come ready to be uplifted, empowered, and strengthened in your unique calling as a Kingdom Woman!
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An Evening of Faith, Connection & Inspiration
Join us to discover how some are actively pursuing this goal and be inspired to do the same. Let’s collectively and individually brainstorm creative ideas during this workshop to empower and guide young adults to be firmly rooted in faith and launched in the world.
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ENABLING FAMILIES TO THRIVE IN OUR CITIES
Join us for an engaging workshop where we’ll explore practical strategies and share insights to strengthen family bonds and create nurturing relationships.
Connect with a network of like-minded leaders passionate about fostering healthy families and vibrant communities. Together, let’s build a movement that empowers families to thrive in our cities!
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ANTI-TRAFFICKING AND IT’S SOCIAL IMPACT
In this workshop conducted by The Reshma Project – MENA team, participants will gain insight into God’s redemptive and restorative work in the lives of individuals trafficked into modern-day slavery. Anchored in the liberating power of the gospel, which unites the love of God and love of neighbor, this MDD Social Impact session will explore initiatives within the global Christian community and specifically in the MENA region.
The aim is to equip attendees to become transformative leaders in both the Church and society. The session will prepare individuals to contribute to ministries and initiatives that creatively advocate for peace—impacting individuals, communities, and society on both local and global scales. Join us to understand how you can play a role in advocating for the well-being and liberation of those affected by modern-day slavery.
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PRISON MINISTRY
Our focus for Movement Day is to underscore the significance of Prison Ministry, especially for those who may not have been exposed or involved in it.
Drawing inspiration from Apostle Paul’s words in Heb. 13:3, urging remembrance of those in prison as if we ourselves were incarcerated, we at Reachout Dubai actively engage in ministering to inmates. Our approach involves offering prayers, teaching the Word, providing counseling, encouragement, and any spiritual support they may need.
In addition to spiritual care, we extend practical assistance by offering airline tickets to inmates who lack the funds to return to their home countries after serving their time. Our outreach to prisoners is conducted in collaboration with the Government of Dubai, with their permission and support.
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Restoring Sacred Trust
Safe Spaces – Breaking the Silence on Sexual Abuse in the Church:
From understanding abuse to equipping leaders to build safe spaces that bring healing and restoration, this session will focus on ‘The Shalom Mandate’ of safeguarding with a biblical and practical framework for understanding, preventing, and responding to sexual abuse within the Church. Through The Shalom Mandate, participants will explore how to create safe spaces where individuals can flourish without fear, and where justice, healing, and restoration are prioritised.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Safeguarding is good stewardship of spaces – The Church must lead by example
✅ Silence is complicity – A safe Church or christian space pro-actively prevents and responds
✅ Shalom is our goal – Every individual must flourish in a secure environment
This session will equip leaders with practical strategies and a renewed conviction to create Churches as Safe Spaces, where justice, restoration, and healing reflect the heart of God.
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Soul care as you serve
Ministry is an expression of love, but pouring out without renewal leaves us drained. As global Christian leaders, we give of ourselves daily, often encountering four key drains on the soul. Over time, these wear us down, making it hard to serve with joy and love. We were created for more than survival, yet many struggle to find practical ways to recharge so they can continue pouring into others.
God calls us to lead from abundance, not exhaustion. His Word provides powerful solutions. In this session, we’ll focus on just one: the remedy for Hurry-Sickness. Instead of rushing to meet endless demands, we can align with God’s pace of grace, serving in love—not from obligation, but from the overflow of His presence.
This isn’t just a message; it’s a space for real-time reflection. Using Mentimeter, we’ll assess our spiritual health, engage in honest conversation, and seek renewal together. True service begins with receiving God’s refreshment. A thriving church starts with a thriving leader, and real ministry flows from a soul that is full.
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THE FIGHT YOU DIDN’T CHOOSE
• Overcoming Conflict, Betrayal, and Leadership Wounds
• Turning Conflict into a Catalyst for Growth Workshop : The Fight You Didn’t Choose
Conflict, betrayal, and leadership wounds are often unexpected battles that can shake our ministry, confidence, and relationships. This workshop will equip participants with the wisdom, resilience, and grace needed to navigate these challenges effectively. You will learn how to resolve conflict, lead difficult people, restore relationships, and overcome betrayal without allowing it to hinder your calling. Through biblical insights, real-life case studies, and interactive discussions, we will explore practical strategies to handle difficult situations with maturity, rebuild trust, and lead with renewed strength. Rather than allowing wounds to define us, we will discover how God can use them as a catalyst for deeper faith, stronger leadership, and lasting impact.
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Creating with Purpose: Mastering the Future of Content Creation
In a digital world where content reigns, your voice and creativity are your greatest assets. As believers, we have the opportunity to use our platforms to share the Gospel, inspire others, and build communities of faith. This workshop is designed exclusively for content creators and aspiring influencers who want to harness their skills, tell compelling stories, and build meaningful online impact as believers.
Join us for an engaging 2-hour session where you’ll learn to:
- Build Your Digital Presence: Establish a strong, authentic online identity.
- Create Impactful Content: Master the art of storytelling & creating authentic content that reflects your faith and values.
- Engage with Purpose: Develop strategies for meaningful interactions and spark spiritual conversations.
- Expand Your Reach: Explore tools and techniques to grow your platform and influence.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your content game, this workshop will equip you with the tools and inspiration to create with purpose and lead in the future of content creation.
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How to Start a Prayer Movement
In times of great darkness and shaking, God promises to send the greatest revival in history. Prayer is God’s strategy, because when His Presence comes, everything changes. In this workshop, you will hear testimony from several leaders of prayer movements across the nation. You will find practical tools, tips, and wisdom for mobilizing prayer in your own community, as well as ways to get involved with existing prayer streams in the nation. Join this workshop if you want fresh fuel for your personal prayer journey and inspiration to get others involved in the vital calling of intercessory prayer.
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Freedom Prayer & How Freedom Prayer is Structured
2. A lens to view issues from and respond biblically, found in Luke 15
3. Key “action” steps in prayer to find freedom, called Doing Kingdom Business
4. A quick and easy guide to not get lost in navigating the issue
5. Additional tools and helps to assist with connecting with God in prayer
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How to Establish a Movement Day in your City?
Learn how a Movement Day initiative could impact your city and have lasting change. There will be case studies presented on how Movement Day gatherings have impacted several leading cities in the world. You will be able to get adequate information on how to initiate and build a City Gospel Movement in your own city or nation. There will be an opportunity to clarify how to solve issues you are facing in your own city in terms of building unity among the church, nonprofit and marketplace leaders.
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Love YOUR neighbour
In a world that often feels divided, how can we truly embody Christ’s command to love our neighbors? This workshop explores practical ways to build bridges across cultures, faiths, and communities through acts of kindness, understanding, and service. Join us as we discuss biblical principles, real-life stories, and actionable steps to live out the Gospel by loving those around us.
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Transforming Wellness: A Holistic Approach to Health
What You’ll Experience:
- Explore Holistic Health: Discover principles of optimal wellness
- Practical Tools for Change: Engage in a personalized health assessment to evaluate your wellness journey.
- Move with Purpose: Participate in PraiseFit—a cardio and strength workout designed to unite physical activity with spiritual growth.
This session goes beyond fitness to explore how health and wellness can be leveraged to catalyze change and ignite collaboration in cities. Together, let’s reflect on how personal transformation can drive collective impact for the Kingdom.
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Healthcare
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Christianity in the Age of AI: Opportunity or Challenge
In the age of AI-driven transformation, Christianity faces both profound opportunities and significant challenges. AI is reshaping church ministry, evangelism, and worship, offering new ways to reach and disciple people while raising ethical concerns about authenticity, human connection, and theological integrity. As AI disrupts work, relationships, and society, Christians must navigate these changes with wisdom, ensuring that technology serves humanity rather than replaces it. Embracing change through faith, the Christian response should focus on ethical AI development, responsible innovation, and leveraging AI for social good, while staying rooted in biblical principles and the unchanging message of the Gospel.
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Andrew Accardy

Annu Pramod
Annu Pramod serves as the Managing Director of PeoplePro International, bringing her expertise as a trainer, speaker, coach, and mentor with a specialized focus on emotional intelligence and well-being. Holding a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in Human Resources, she has accumulated over 18 years of diverse experience.
Annu’s professional journey includes roles in Human Resource Departments with multinational corporations such as Sasken and Motorola, where she handled training and recruitment. In recent years, her focus has shifted to the education sector, aiming to bridge the leadership gap and provide essential 21st-century skills to stakeholders including students, parents, school management, and teachers.
She holds certifications as an ICF coach, is certified to teach, coach, and speak on leadership modules developed by Dr. John C Maxwell, and is DISC certified for personality assessments. Annu is also a member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals, certified to teach on the UN 2030 Agenda or SDGs, and serves as the Vice President – Education of a Toastmasters Club. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member in a couple of universities, teaching modules on HR.

Dr. Bill Koogler
Dr. Bill Koogler serves on the Executive leadership team at Fellowship Church in Dubai (a multi-site church of more than 120 nationalities meeting weekly). He has a passion for international communication and wholistic discipleship and inter-cultural leadership development. With 25 years of ministry experience, Bill also serves on the Global Vision Board for the Missional International Church Network.

Assie Friso
Assie, originally from the Netherlands, has dedicated 25 years to actively mobilizing intercession and training intercessors, specifically within and for the Gulf States.
Since 2013, she has been at the helm of leading the Emirates Prayer Alliance, a significant prayer network for the city of Dubai, where she is currently based. Assie’s enduring commitment to fostering a culture of prayer underscores her belief in its transformative impact on individuals and communities.
She believes; ‘When you pray for the city, you’re going to love the city’.

Anitha and Siji Jones
Pastor Siji and Anitha Jones are Marriage and Parenting coaches who lead the Hallelujah Family Ministries. They have an unique and amazing story to share on the challenges they faced in their own marriage and how the Lord led them to minister to couples having marital conflicts, helping them move to healing and happiness.
They have Bachelors in Theology from the Life Christian University, Florida and are Certified Facilitators for PREPARE/ENRICH to work with dating, engaged, or married couples in churches, counseling centers, and communities. Pastor Siji is also a UIM Family Champion and has a Masters in Family Life Education from Martin Luther Christian University.
They regularly conduct Pre-Engagement, Pre-Marital, Marital Enrichment Education and Counseling to church congregations and help launch Family Ministries for churches across the region.

Arun George
Arun George serves as a Pastor and Executive Director of GLNME, additionally holding a position as an Executive Committee member of Mosaic Dubai.
His focus revolves around empowering and implementing missional and leadership projects in the Middle East.
Arun is committed to fostering sustainable, transformative, and long-term leadership development for the benefit of individuals and communities in the region.

Dr. Caroline Faraj
Dr. Caroline Faraj, CNN Vice President and CNN Arabic Editor-in-Chief is an award-winning Journalist who has over 30 years’ experience in journalism. She launched CNN Arabic together with the first CNN bureau in the GCC. Dr. Faraj has an MA in International Journalism and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from City University of London. She’s an inspirational speaker, interested in new media, women enabling, youth creativity and freedom of expression.

Cerian

Deb Sugars
She loves Jesus, and is very excited that God is at work in the UAE, bringing people to know Him.
She is an Aussie, so enjoys the beach and reading. She loves spending time with John, her husband and with friends.

DevaKiruba Christina
DevaKiruba Christina identifies as a disciple of Christ who has a deep passion for Social Work especially in the area of combating Women and Child trafficking, reaching them with the message of hope in Christ. She has worked extensively on social work projects & case studies in India and now in the Middle East.
Kiruba’s involvement with The Reshma Project MENA region as a Core Team Member highlights her global commitment to rescuing women from forced slavery.
Beyond her social work, Kiruba is a talented singer and a drummer, dedicating her musical abilities to God by actively serving and involving in the Local Church community that shes part of.
She also holds a corporate role as a Marketing Specialist in the UAE, showcasing her ability to balance social justice with a professional career.

Eric Spady
Eric Spady is the director of Hidden Treasure Ministry in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to counseling and setting people free from the effects of childhood abuse, trauma, and sexual addiction. A full-time psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), he integrates faith and somatic healing in his work. He also serves as an associate pastor of discipleship at Grace Point Church. Previously, Eric spent 11 years directing Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Sweden and has ministered in over 52 nations. Married for 42 years with three grown children and six grandchildren, he is passionate about training believers to heal from trauma and live in their God-given identity through practical and spiritual inner healing techniques.

Elizabeth Shehata
Elizabeth, a native of Australia with roots in the Middle East through her parents, initially pursued a career in international business after studying the subject. Transitioning from the corporate world, she devoted several years to serving youth and young adults.
Currently based in Dubai, Elizabeth is dedicated to empowering young adults in their journey. Through organizing events and small groups, she facilitates opportunities for these individuals to live with intention and purpose.

Eng. Emad Hanna
With 17+ years of experience, Eng. Emad Hanna is a senior business consultant with deep expertise in driving business growth through strategic direction and market expansion. Emad holds an MBA in growth and marketing, a high diploma in international trade, and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
Emad is also a specialist in AI-driven business transformation, helping companies leverage digital solutions and artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, optimize operations, and drive innovation. He has been a keynote speaker and trainer on AI applications in business, NGOs, and faith-based organizations.
Beyond his professional career, Emad serves as a worship leader and a pastor’s assistant at Al Mahatta Free Evangelical Church – Amman – Jordan, where he plays a main role in managing the church’s main ministries and youth services.

Emily Linge
It was after the birth of their 3rd child while back from the mission field, that Emily experienced deep personal freedom and healing from Freedom Prayer. She began leading a Freedom Prayer ministry at their church, and leading trainings. She also widened her PT skills as a Health and Wellness Coach. Emily loves helping others grow in their relationship with the Lord through Bible Study and Freedom Prayer.
Paul and Emily have 2 children in college, and their youngest is in high school. When Emily isn’t dabbling in combining PT and emotional freedom, ministering Freedom Prayer, or feeding her family, she enjoys paddle-boarding, watercolor, hiking, birding, and hanging out as a family.

Dr. George Cherian
Dr. George Cheriyan is the Corporate CEO & Board Member of American Mission Hospital (AMH), where he has served since 2009. A Neonatologist with 25+ years of experience, he trained in India, the UK, and Canada, holding leadership roles in NHS (UK) and Saudi Aramco Healthcare (KSA) for 18 years before moving to Bahrain. He is a Harvard Business School alumnus, holds an MBA in Leadership (UK), and is a certified Healthcare Quality Improvement Adviser (IHI, USA). His expertise lies in developing high-quality, affordable non-profit healthcare models. He is also an Adjunct Professor at RCSI (Ireland).

Gladson Ronad
Gladson Ronad serves as the Director of the MENA region for The Reshma Project, an international non-profit initiative dedicated to rescuing women from forced slavery globally. His passion lies in being a force for good, utilizing his communication skills to amplify the stories of those who are less privileged. Additionally, Gladson is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Voice International, a ministry with a 15-year legacy that harnesses the power of music for community betterment.
Having lived in the Middle East for over 25 years, Gladson has held various roles in management, communications, public relations, events, journalism, publishing, and business development. His love for storytelling is evident as he crafts compelling narratives inspired by the real-world experiences of women and men who often go unseen and unheard by society at large.

Grant Edward
Grant, from Georgia in the USA, has lived in Dubai and served on the leadership team of the Dubai House of Prayer (DHOP) for the past seven years.
DHOP is a ministry of the church in the city that exists to advance day and night prayer and worship until the Middle East sees and sings the worth of Jesus. Over 20 active volunteer staff from all over the world help keep the fire of worship burning for over 30 hours a week, inviting members of the citywide Body of Christ to encounter the Lord together. Opportunities include training in the harp and bowl prayer model and a 15-week internship starting in March.
Grant’s wife, Heather, teaches English at a local university.

Dr. Jaison
Dr. Jaison is specialist cardiologist working in Dubai.
He has facilitated RTN for many years and has organized Christian healthcare conferences and focussed prayer for Health care ministries in the region.

Dr. John Joseph
Dr. John Joseph is a pioneering missionary, dynamic leader, pastor, and mentor dedicated to equipping leaders, raising disciples, and transforming lives. Based in Dubai with his wife, Dr. Hannah, he is the Founder of World Impact Community Churches (WICC) and President of Repairers of the Breach (TROTB) Ministries Global, through which he has trained believers, pastors, and leaders worldwide. With 35 years of ministry experience, he has carried a reformation message centered on kingdom leadership, intentional discipleship, and the supernatural power of God. He also leads IMPACT, a leadership network, and has served as Vice President of the Apostolic Churches Alliance (ACA).
Trained as a medical doctor, Dr. John left his profession, pursued an MBA, and answered God’s call to raise a new generation of kingdom leaders. Known for his deep revelation of God’s Word, he continues to ignite revival, train leaders, and prepare the Church for Christ’s return. With passion and purpose, he calls believers to bold faith, spiritual authority, and kingdom influence, inspiring them to live out the Gospel with power and conviction.

Johanna Porter

Kathy and Jack Rusenko
Jack & Kathy are originally from the USA, but have lived and worked in the Arab World for decades. Jack was trained as a petroleum engineer, but has been involved in non-profit educational projects for many years. Jack founded one of the largest American schools in North Africa. He has also served in leadership of Anglican churches around the world, and has created several programs to encourage interfaith dialogue among clergy and lay people.
Having been married for over 40 years, they have five children and grandchildren. They havedone premarital and marriage counseling with a number of couples and also planned and hosted several international marriage weekends for couples through the FamilyLife ministry.

Kavitha Emmanuel
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- Women of Worth
- Disruptive Women Network
- Phone: +91 9789975988

LizBeth Fajardo

Mark Visvasam
Executive Director of Global Assist and Director of Movement Day South Asia.
Mentors and coaches City leadership teams, Pastors and Marketplace leaders in Asia.
He is married to Irene Vasanthi and has two sons and a daughter.

Mike Olson
Mike Olson joined Living on the Edge after two decades in the corporate world, where he held executive roles with a leading global fitness equipment manufacturer, helping grow the company to nearly $1.5B in annual revenue. Responding to God’s call, he transitioned into ministry, aligning with Living on the Edge’s mission to help Christians live like Christians. As President & COO, Mike works closely with Chip Ingram to shape strategy and lead operational execution. He holds master’s degrees in Theology (Gordon-Conwell), Applied Biblical Studies (Moody), and Business Administration (Colorado State).

Phillipah Tsuro
Phillipah is a certified Life, Wellness, and Fitness Coach with over 25 years of experience in sports, fitness, and wellness. She is the creator of GoDynaFit, PraiseFit, DanceFit and the Totalfit representative in the UAE. As the leader of Sports Connect UAE, an international interdenominational organization, Phillipah equips gym-goers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to make disciples in the health and wellness world. She is also the founder of Praise Club Influencers, using dance, music, and fitness to evangelize and promote wholesome alternatives. With certifications in Psychology and Human Resource Management, she fosters loving, equipped communities and serves as a coach in a free UAE fitness community and as a Sports Connect leader in Fellowship Dubai. Phillipah is passionate about holistic body, mind, and spirit training and is dedicated to helping churches and leaders establish Sports Connect ministries and Praise Clubs in their communities.

Robert C. Doll
Bob is CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global Investments, bringing over 40 years of investment experience to guide the investment process and serves as large cap US portfolio manager. Bob is a regular guest on multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC and Faith & Finance Live Radio. He has served in senior roles at Nuveen, BlackRock, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, and Oppenheimer Funds. Bob serves as choir director at his local church and also serves on a number of boards among which include Cairn University, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Kingdom Advisors, The Lausanne Movement, Movement.org, New Cannan Society, and Word of Life Fellowship.
Bob and his wife Leslie reside in Princeton, New Jersey and have three children and one grandchild.

Paul Linge
Paul and Emily live in Evansville, Indiana and have a heart to provide care for Christian leaders in the Evansville Tri-State area. This includes pastors and their spouses, as well as leaders in Christian non-profits and their spouses.
Paul and Emily have 3 children: A son in law school, a daughter in college, and a son still in high school. The Linges have also hosted several exchange students in their home, from places like Japan, Brazil, and Turkey. Paul is also a certified Executive Coach. Paul and Emily love to travel, especially to America’s wonderful national parks! They also enjoy ministering cross-culturally as opportunities arise.

Prem Nair
Prem Nair is a co-founder of RedOrange, a defense contractor to the US Government, the UN, and other international NGOs. RedOrange operates in some of the most impoverished regions globally, providing Prem with a unique perspective on human suffering and the transformative power of entrepreneurship.
Driven by a passion to impact communities, Prem has invested in Huntr, a digital marketplace dedicated to creating better economic opportunities for migrant workers—a company aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 8. Additionally, he has partnered with Alterneit, focusing on sustainable solutions in Agriculture/Nutrition, Sanitation, and Water, earning recognition with a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for excellence in Sanitation.
As an investor in disruptive HR tech, Ed tech, Agri tech, and a keen student of emerging technologies like Crypto, the Metaverse, and AI, Prem is committed to creating wealth through ingenuity, touching lives through enabling creativity, and transforming communities by building systems that generate wealth.

Sushma Tamang
Sushma, originally from Bhutan, has played a significant role as the founder and worship leader of Awaken the Dawn (Sea glass Worship) in Dubai for the past three years. In addition to her role in worship ministry, she serves as a Business Development Manager at a freight company.
Sushma is dedicated to fostering a culture of worship and intercession. She facilitates an early morning online (Zoom) worship and intercession gathering, bringing together intercessors from churches across the UAE. Firmly believing in the transformative power of intercession and early morning devotion, Sushma is committed to witnessing a multitude of people worshiping God in righteousness and holiness, living a consecrated life.

Rey Corpuz
Rey Corpuz serves as the senior pastor of Every Nation Church in Abu Dhabi that he helped found in June 2008. He’s been blissfully married to Menchie for 43 years and they have been blessed with four children, who are all married, and eight grandchildren.
Rey has been in cross-cultural ministry since 1978. He and Menchie have been serving in the Middle East since 2005.

Ying Mui Lie and Spencer Chan
Spencer and Mui bring nearly two decades of cross-cultural experience in leadership roles within NGOs and churches. Currently based in the UAE, they are collaborating with other leaders to establish a Marriage Ministry Network aimed at impacting the country, one family at a time.
Both Spencer and Mui are accredited ICF-ACC Life Coaches, certified speakers for FamilyLife Ministry, and licensed administrators of the Prepare/Enrich relationship assessment tool.
Spencer holds a master’s degree from Columbia International University and is certified in administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (TJTA).
Originally from Hong Kong, they have called the UAE home since 2006. Married for 28 years, they are proud parents of three adult sons and a daughter-in-law.