Brother Ali, Founder and President of MBB Ministries

John Ali Abraham, also known as Ali Boualou, was born in Morocco in 1974 and raised in the Islamic faith, deeply devoted to prayer and regular attendance at mosques. In 1997, he encountered the Christian faith for the first time. After five years of experiencing many divine events, he made the life-changing decision to follow Jesus Christ. At that time, he was serving in the Moroccan secret services, responsible for protecting the King and high-ranking government officials. However, once his conversion to Christianity was discovered, he was dismissed from the secret services and sentenced to six months by the Martial court.

John Ali went on to play a significant role in the Great Commission Fellowship (GCF), a prominent Christian movement in North Africa. He was appointed pastor of the Rabat house church and later became the General Director of GCF Ministries, where he oversaw various ministries, including evangelism, follow-up, training, church planting, sports ministry, small businesses, and social outreach.

Due to their faith, John Ali, his wife, and their two sons were forced to flee Morocco and have been residing in the United States since 2013. He earned a Business degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a degree in Construction Management from Purdue University. John Ali is the author of The Apostate: A Muslim’s Path to Salvation and the founder of MBB Ministries. 

Why do we have the obligation to help the Persecuted church?

Supporting the persecuted church is not just a call to action; it's a testament to the power of faith solidarity, empathy, and shared humanity. As a Muslim Background Believer, my journey has been a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. I have personally borne witness to the chilling effects of persecution - the kind that shakes the very foundation of one's faith.

Imagine being shunned by your own family, your closest friends turning away from you as if you're an enemy. Envision a life where the walls of a prison cell confine not only your body but also your dreams and aspirations. Picture the heartbreak of being stripped away from a career that you've poured your heart and soul into, and the despair of losing your home, the sanctuary where cherished memories were nurtured.

The fear that permeates every moment, the uncertainty that clouds even the brightest of hopes – these emotions are not abstract concepts to me. I've lived them. I've faced the bitter truth that everything I held dear could be swept away in an instant, replaced by a daunting void of unknowns.

But amid these trials, I found the strength to rebuild, to redefine my life, and to rewrite my narrative. I, alongside my wife and two young children, embarked on a journey of resilience, hope, and second chances. We left behind our homeland, seeking a haven where we could live our faith without fear, and where we could offer our children a future free from the shadows of persecution.

However, my story is not unique. Countless individuals around the world are enduring their own trials – men, women, and children who are being persecuted for their faith. They are the embodiment of courage, facing unthinkable challenges with unwavering determination. Yet, they are not alone. We can be their source of strength, their lifeline when hope feels distant.

Our support can take various forms: providing shelters that offer not just physical protection but also a semblance of normalcy in turbulent times, establishing emergency funds that can swiftly alleviate pressing needs, offering legal assistance that transforms injustice into a fair fight, and engaging in political advocacy that reminds governments of their duty to protect religious freedoms.

Let's also consider the power of economic empowerment. Many persecuted individuals lose their livelihoods due to discrimination and intolerance. By facilitating small business startups, we give them a chance to regain their self-sufficiency and dignity.

The path ahead might be challenging, but it's also brimming with opportunity. When we stand with the persecuted church, we declare that our compassion knows no boundaries, and that in the face of oppression, we will rise as beacons of hope.

So, let us step forward as advocates, allies, and friends. Let us be the voices that amplify their unheard cries. Let us be the hands that reach out to lift them from the depths of despair. Together, we can rewrite their stories, offering them the chance to rebuild, to thrive, and to rediscover the beauty that life has to offer.