Beirut, Lebanon has been wrecked by war and strife for many decades. More recently, there has been a flood of refugees from Syria and, in 2020, much of the city was leveled by an explosion in a port warehouse.
Jean Bouchebel has spent years selflessly serving the hurting and desperate in his community of Beirut. He started “Witness of Ministry” to provide supplies and hope for the poor, the orphans, and the refugees, because he feels compelled by God to love those around him.
This video was published by Patheos and is part of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s global project on engaged spirituality. It was produced with the support of the John Templeton Foundation and the Templeton Religion Trust. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of these organizations.
Donald E. Miller is the co-founder of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.
