When Doors Close:: Changing Course in Missions Without Losing Your Way

by Carol B. Ghattas

“You have ten days to leave the country.” I didn’t want to hear these words. Five months pregnant with our first child and seeing people come to the Lord, so many good things were happening. Did God not call us here? What did this closed door mean for me and my ministry?What do you do when your life and work come to a screeching halt because of government upheaval, security concerns, illness, aging parents, children’s needs, or a global pandemic? Carol Ghattas understands your struggles and helps you prepare for the challenges in her book, When Doors Changing Course in Missions Without Losing Your Way.Beginning with the foundation of an open door to service and some reality checks, Ghattas, a veteran in cross-cultural ministry, leads you through a variety of challenges you can face in service. Addressing each potential obstacle, she gives practical and biblical insights in how to face them with grace, confidence, and increased trust in the sovereignty of God.This book provides questions for individual reflection or group discussion, making it an excellent resource for all those seeking to serve God in ministry or cross-cultural work.“Carol Ghattas’ When Doors Close is a breath of fresh air for those serving beyond their comfort zones. From her decades of experience in Kingdom ministry in various contexts, Ghattas offers a much-needed encouragement for today’s workers. Compelling, practical, and full of hope, this book is like a balm in Gilead for every puzzled, discouraged, or distressed minister.”— Ayman Ibrahim, Ph.D. Bill and Connie JenkinsAssociate Professor of Islamic Studies. Director,Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam.

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2021

About the author

Born a Tennessee girl, I've been all around the world, two years in West Africa before marriage and then living in the Middle East and North Africa for twenty years after marrying Raouf Ghattas, the love of my life. I love writing about serving cross-culturally, Jesus, and even what I've learned through grief, after the passing of my husband in 2015.

There are more books to come yet, but in the meantime, you can join me on my blog at lifeinexile.net. I also have books under the pen name of Um Daoud. I look forward to hearing from you!

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm glad that this topic is being talked about, but honestly felt like the author didn't add anything new to the topic that she didn't cover in her interview with ABWE.