Timothy Project

God is using the Timothy Project to equip Middle Eastern believers to apply biblical truth! Through this project, a group of talented local writers and graphic designers produces interactive, culturally relevant discipleship materials.

People from this culture are generally group-oriented and learn via discussion. Religious training, however, has traditionally been an exception: normally, a religious authority figure lectures while the followers listen in silence. Believers in the Middle East were using this same method to communicate biblical truth; but it wasn’t very effective in changing lives.

The Timothy Project takes a different approach. Its groundbreaking lessons prompt groups of believers to discuss how to live out biblical truth within their culture. As a result, Middle Eastern Christians are discovering how to apply biblical truth and disciple others.

Hussein,* a local believer who writes for the Timothy Project, has seen fellow believers grow when they use these lessons. He shares, “People were trying to learn more about the topic they were studying, both on the day of the lesson and later. They were changing! … The lessons keep paying off in a person’s life over time.”

Over 225 Timothy Project lessons have been written so far, with more than 50 in production. Each has the potential to change lives with the truth found in God’s Word. In 2016, the Timothy Project expanded its ministry by creating 24 television programs that introduce the project’s Bible studies, and it has been invited by two local television stations to create more programming. All lessons are now being adapted so they can be accessed in numerous formats, including e-books and a mobile app.

In addition, through publishing a Christian writers’ magazine every couple of months, the Timothy Project gives developing writers opportunities to go through the publication process and see their work in print. The magazine also enables the project to recruit new writers to create more Bible lessons.

For 15 years a multinational leadership team, including a Christar worker, has provided guidance for the Timothy Project. In September 2023, they rejoiced when Alya* a local believer who has been instrumental in the Timothy Project since its inception, became the ministry leader!

Your gift to the Timothy Project could pay off in the life of a Middle Eastern believer! As followers of Christ learn how to apply biblical truth, they're equipped to live out their faith.

Participate With the Timothy Project

By Supporting Financially:

• $20 hosts the project website server for one month.  
• $125 provides a new Bible lesson—from paying writers and editors to updating the website.
• $150 covers production costs of one video lesson.
• $250 produces one issue of the writers’ magazine.
• $500 pays one week’s stipend for the ministry leader. 
• $750 sponsors regular writers’ training conferences in various cities, giving attendees exposure to and experience in different facets of writing and editing.
• $1,500 pays for the editing and production of an upcoming book.

By Praying:

• Praise God that a lesson series on the Sermon on the Mount has been completed and is available for use.
• Pray for wisdom in identifying key areas of need and opportunities for partnership so that the Timothy Project can effectively serve the Middle Eastern Church.
• Ask God to guide the Timothy Project leadership team as they recruit and train new writers as well as produce new lesson sets.
• Ask the Lord to use writers’ workshops being held at churches throughout the country to identify and nurture Middle Eastern Christian writers.
• Pray for wisdom as changing circumstances within the country necessitate rethinking the ministry's structure.
• Ask God to abundantly provide the funds needed for this new phase of the Timothy Project.