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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
Shalom During War
The 2024 war in Lebanon shattered many assumptions. As a community, we prepared for a conflict similar to that... Read More
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
“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
Scott Gustafson
Researcher, Extreme Beliefs Group, Director Purpose Global Strategies“When I visit and share with churches in the US, I regularly answer questions that arise from underlying assumptions which have been shaped by the “end-times prophecy” industry. But here’s the catch: these assumptions don’t match reality. In my view, this popular and prevalent “end-times” version of dispensationalism is mis-reading the signs of the times in the Middle East.” Read More
