by Ghinwa Akiki | Aug 5, 2025 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, News, Pray, THIMAR
Five years ago, in the bustle of a typical afternoon, one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in history rocked Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, killing more than 220 people, injuring over 6,000 others, devastating entire neighborhoods, and leaving an entire nation traumatized.
by Wissam Nasrallah | Jun 16, 2025 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, News, Pray, THIMAR
At Thimar-LSESD, our very name, “Thimar” (ثمار), meaning fruits in Arabic, reminds us daily of the sacred calling to bear the fruits of faith. Yet bearing fruit is not a product of mere effort or secret evangelistic formula.
by Ghinwa Akiki | Dec 19, 2024 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, News, Pray, THIMAR
This year, people in Lebanon are celebrating Christmas differently. With weary hearts after a period of intense aggression, we are reminded of the one true hope and the peace that brings comfort to our souls. After nearly 13 months of fighting between Hezbollah and... 
by Admin | Dec 13, 2024 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, News, THIMAR
December 9, 2024 It is with great joy that we announce Wissam Nasrallah’s appointment as the next President of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS), effective October 1, 2025. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in the life and... 
by Ghinwa Akiki | Oct 4, 2024 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, News, Pray, THIMAR
Throughout the past 50 years, Pastor Maroun has been forced to leave his home in southern Lebanon seven times. Born in the small village of Deir Mimas, located just 1 kilometre from Lebanon’s border with Israel, he has lived there with his family and served as the... 
by Ghinwa Akiki, Hunter Williamson | May 30, 2024 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, THIMAR
How two Sudanese Christians are living and spreading the Gospel amid a war largely forgotten by the world.
by Ghinwa Akiki, Hunter Williamson | Apr 30, 2024 | THIMAR-LSESD, ABTS, LSESD, THIMAR
This is a Golden Era for churches in Iraq. A new form of Christianity is taking root and flourishing.
by Admin | Aug 29, 2022 | LSESD, ABTS, MERATH
In this spirit of unity, 20 different churches and ministry institutions from the Beqaa Valley gathered in July to learn, exchange, and evaluate best practices for sustainable development.
by Admin | Feb 11, 2021 | ABTS
Six months following the Beirut Explosion, ABTS has helped a number of families to get back onto their feet. Despite the hardships, the Lord is still working through this calamity.
