Our Story
Gulf Partners International (GPI) was initiated by church leaders in Dubai as a joint effort to grow God’s Kingdom in one of the most unreached regions of the world – the Arabian Persian Gulf.
GPI exists to serve churches and ministries committed to reaching the unreached people of the Gulf Region with the gospel. Our vision is to make disciples who make disciples and to plant national churches where none exist.
Our Purpose
Gulf Partners International (GPI) exists to mobilize people to pray, go, and give to support the spread of the gospel. We do this by promoting partnerships between individuals, churches, and foundations with churches and trusted ministries in the Arabian Persian Gulf region.
GPI works primarily in nine countries that border the Arabian Persian Gulf: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
We seek dynamic partnerships with churches and Great Commission ministries in the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf region. These are groups we know are making a significant impact for the gospel. We desire to help these groups by making sure they are prayed for and fully funded. We are seeking kingdom-minded individuals worldwide who will partner with us to achieve this goal.
Our Plan
GPI is a giving and communication portal. We communicate needs, plans, projects, and prayer requests to potential donors. We provide a donation platform through which support can flow to ministries in the region. GPI does not send workers to the field but establishes partnerships with those who have already been sent and are serving effectively.
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Meet Our Team
Jim Burgess
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jim served as Senior Pastor for Fellowship Dubai for 14 years. Previously, he served as a pastor in the USA for 30 years. Jim and his wife Alanda have been married for over 50 years and have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.
Middle East Coordinator
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Due to security concerns, staff member’s name and photo have been omitted.
Mandy McInturff
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Mandy and her husband, John, have been in ministry with the WinShape Foundation for the last 15 years. Previously, Mandy worked as a Unit Marketing Director for Chick-fil-A. They have been married for 16 years and now have 2 beautiful girls.