The World Class City

With a metropolitan population of 5.5 million, Frankfurt is Germany’s 5th largest city.  It is also continental Europe’s largest financial center.  It has been ranked the world’s tenth most global city and the eighth largest financial district.  The city’s airport boasts more passenger traffic than any other in the world.  People from nearly every continent pass through its terminals each day.

Frankfurt’s social and political position makes it a magnet for immigrants.  Representatives from several unengaged people groups have found refuge in the city, including those from countries that are closed to the Gospel.  This provides a unique opportunity to spread the Gospel among cultures who are otherwise walled off from the world.

This trip is reaching one of the 10 groups that was funded by Passion 2015. This trip is not an official Passion 2015 or Passion Conference led trip.

NOTE:  The cost of this particular expedition does not include airfare.  Contact Andrew Allen at andrew.allen@e3partners.org for an estimated total cost that includes airfare.

Alawite Refugees

One such demographic is the Alawite people.  They descend from a sect of Shia Islam and reside mostly in Syria and Lebanon.  The people live under constant threat by Sunnis who view them as heretics and threaten complete annihilation.  Despite this, the people have demonstrated great social mobility throughout their history.  In Syria, President Bashar al Assad hails from an Alawite background.  As his ruthless regime slowly crumbles from years of civil war, many Alawites have fled to neighboring countries to escape the violence.  

Roughly 500,000 have sought refuge in Turkey and very little is being done to reach their closed culture.  Many Alawites are now arriving in Frankfurt, disillusioned by the emptiness they have experienced in their religion.

What We’re Doing

This expedition is your chance to reach Alawites and the dozens of other people groups currently residing in Frankfurt.  We will engage with immigrants from across North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East on the streets of Frankfurt.  

In just one week, you can spread the Gospel among unengaged people groups, establish new churches, and launch a Gospel movement that outlives your time on this Earth.

Are you ready for the adventure to begin?