Shady and Raghda

Serving in the Australian Intercultural Team

Shady and Raghda both grew up in the Middle East. They previously served at a Middle East Baptist Church and continue to be actively engaged with this community, as well as the wider network of diaspora Middle Eastern Christians around the world.

Raghda and Shady both hold a Master’s degree in Christian Leadership and Ministry. Since moving to Australia, they have embraced opportunities to speak into the lives of the Middle Eastern Christian community, connecting with both Arabic and English-speaking congregations.

Shady hopes to serve the community not only by proclaiming the Gospel but by practically living it out—running social support programs and Bible studies, and preaching in a way that combines evangelism and comfort, initially focusing on ministry among the Middle Eastern diaspora community.

Having worked with humanitarian and development organisations, Raghda has a heart for pastoral care. She desires to live out her faith through authentic relationships, supporting people through the challenges they face and helping them feel seen, valued, and loved.

Please pray that Shady and Raghda will have wisdom and strength as they seek to serve God in this new context, balancing family life and ministry. Pray that God would open doors for deeper connections with people who are spiritually searching here in Australia and around the world.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

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