Proclaiming the Gospel in the Middle East
Christ Our Hope: Luxor, Egypt
Where can true hope be found?
On November 6th, Dr. Michael A. Youssef will return to Egypt, the country of his birth, to proclaim the answer to that question to approximately 1,500 people at Leading The Way’s Christ Our Hope Gospel event in Luxor. This is the second of three Christ Our Hope Gospel events across the Middle East, following the first gathering in Amman, Jordan, where 500 people made decisions for Christ.
Upper Egypt, where Luxor sits, is just a few hours from where Dr. Youssef grew up. He knows the people, their culture, their struggles, and their spiritual needs firsthand. That understanding gives him unique credibility and authority as he proclaims the Good News of Christ.
We’ve already seen the massive spiritual hunger in Egypt—and we believe the harvest is ready. In 2023, Leading The Way held a Gospel event in Cairo where nearly 8,000 people made decisions for Christ—almost half of those in attendance. As Dr. Youssef returns to Egypt, he returns with a deep love for the people and a burden for them to know the Truth of Christ.
In the days leading up to Christ Our Hope in Luxor, Dr. Youssef will join local church leaders to equip and encourage pastors in Egypt, training them in evangelism and discipleship in preparation for the city-wide outreach.
Christ Our Hope will be broadcast on our KINGDOM SAT channel and streamed on Sunday, November 8th, at LTW.org/LIVE.
Nov 6
Looking Back: A Harvest of Souls in Egypt
A Region with Rich Christian Heritage
Egypt was once a majority Christian nation—and Upper Egypt, where Luxor sits, was at the heart of it. In the early centuries of the church, as Christianity spread rapidly, believers transformed Luxor's ancient temples into places of Christian worship, painting murals of Christ and early church figures directly over the pharaonic carvings.
But history took a different turn, and today Christians represent roughly 10% of Egypt's population. Right now, Egyptians are facing real pressure: economic hardship that has left millions struggling to meet basic needs, and a regional conflict whose consequences ripple through daily life.
At Leading The Way’s Christ Our Hope Gospel event in Luxor, God will once again open the door for Dr. Youssef to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ—the only hope for Egypt.
Spiritual Hunger Across Egypt
The Lord is faithfully opening hearts to the Gospel across the Middle East. These testimonies from our previous Gospel event in Egypt in 2023 reveal the deep hunger for Truth there—and remind us that no barrier is too great for the Gospel, and no heart is beyond Christ’s reach.
Once I heard Dr. Youssef’s invitation to surrender to Christ [at the last Celebration in Egypt], I couldn’t stop myself from standing up.
Yassa, Egypt Celebration Attendee (2023)At the Egypt Celebration (2023), my life changed and I became a new person. The Lord gave me a new heart.
Caren, Egypt Celebration Attendee (2023)I went through a severe depression. . . . This Celebration is where I surrendered my life to Jesus.
Maya, Egypt Celebration Attendee (2023)
Stand with Us in Prayer
As we prepare for this Gospel outreach, the promise of Acts 4:12 compels us:
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
There is no other name. No other Savior. No other hope.
Please pray with us for:
• The Holy Spirit to empower Dr. Youssef as he faithfully proclaims the Gospel
• Hearts to be convicted of sin and drawn to faith in Jesus Christ
• Local churches as they disciple those who respond to the message
• Protection for Dr. Youssef, ministry teams, partner churches, and attendees
• Wisdom as teams navigate logistical, technological, and regional challenges
• Jesus Christ to be exalted, honored, and glorified in every moment
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and partnership as we step through this open door to proclaim Christ in the Middle East. Amid uncertainty and turmoil, God is faithfully drawing people to Himself and advancing His Kingdom.
