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Issue 004 of 007

Ministry Update

A Season of Thankfulness

Gratitude in action — equipping leaders across Iraq.

Baghdad, Iraq

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The teacher at the Baghdad hermeneutics training standing among the seated participants, microphone in one hand and pointing toward someone in the room, with the podium and laptop behind him.
The hermeneutics training in Baghdad.

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, our hearts overflow with gratitude for what God is doing through CAIT — and through you. Because of your partnership, lives are being transformed, churches strengthened, and leaders across the Middle East equipped to teach God’s Word faithfully. This month, that story of impact came alive in Baghdad.

Biblical Training

In early October, over 95 ministry leaders gathered in Baghdad for two days of biblical training. They came from multiple cities — elders, Sunday School teachers, lay leaders, and young adults — all eager to grow in their understanding of Scripture.

The sessions focused on hermeneutics: how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible faithfully. Together, participants explored practical tools for teaching God’s Word clearly and confidently.

We witnessed a deep hunger for biblical truth.

Many of these faithful men and women serve in ministry while working full-time jobs. Their dedication humbles us and reminds us that the Gospel continues to flourish, even in challenging contexts.

Join Us in Gratitude

Would you consider a special Thanksgiving gift to help expand this training across Iraq and the Middle East? Your partnership empowers leaders to grow deeper in faith — and helps us multiply training centers where God’s Word is faithfully taught.

A Thanksgiving Reflection

Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for sowing into leaders who will change the future of their communities.

Every prayer, every gift, every word of encouragement matters — and together, we are seeing fruit that will last for generations.

Adapted for the web from the newsletter CAIT sent to its friends and partners. Email mechanics have been removed; the reporting is unchanged.

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