However in recent days they have been influenced by unbiblical trends, superficiality and dead spirituality. Reformed Christians in the Middle East lacked active fellowship and cooperation with like-minded Christians elsewhere. They need encouragement from Reformed Churches and Believers worldwide. MERF aims to declare the whole counsel of God through all its activities. The indigenous church is the best body to outreach to the local population.
Members know the language and culture and they are accepted as part of the community.
They are not regarded as foreigners nor do they have to return home to another country on furlough. However as a Christian minority, they need to be strengthened in faith and built up in confidence to outreach. They also need to be equipped to disciple new believers. In conjunction with Words of Hope , and The Back to God Hour , MERF uses radio broadcasts in Arabic to outreach to a potential audience of over 280 million people. A conversational style of programme is used with a man and woman discussing issues of importance.