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Does ‘Peace through Strength’ work with Terrorists?
Peace in response to threat is not just a "Christian" ideal. Decades of research and historical evidence challenge the... Read More
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The Importance of the Local Church for Church Growth in the Middle East (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of this article. Read Part 1 here. 3. Servant leaders emerge from within the congregation... Read MoreQuotes to ponder
“For those who have experienced dreams and visions Jesus is not just an ideal, not just a historical figure, but a living person who has visited them personally in dreams and who is at work creating a new family for them, healing the sick and rescuing people from extremism.” Read More
Scott Gustafson
Researcher, Extreme Beliefs Group, Managing Director, Purpose Global Strategies“In our world wracked with violence, polarization and extremisms of many forms this research illustrates counter-intuitive forces at our disposal both for deradicalization and for Christian mission. Humans have immense power to induce metanoia, to persuade others to turn away and turn towards ways of life consistent with human flourishing.” Read More
