Churches as Hospitals of Deradicalization
Would you visit a neighborhood that’s home to a leading terrorist? Scott Gustafson unintentionally did that in 2002 as a nonprofit worker in Jordan. In an interview with Light + […]
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On Not Becoming What We Hate
Editor’s Note: I’ve touched the Western Wall in Jerusalem, a place where Jews weep in sorrow and pour out generational grief over the atrocities they have experienced. I’ve also touched […]
New Research on Extremist Conversion Phenomenon
I was recently interviewed on The Locker Room podcast about my PhD research. We discussed mission and I shared a few encouraging stories. You can listen here, below are some […]
Living the Gospel in the Middle East
Engaging in ministry in the Middle East necessitates not only a Gospel-shaped vision and unwavering dedication but also the aptitude and tenacity akin to that of a funambulist—a tightrope walker […]
Living the Gospel in a World Burnt-Out on Religion (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of an article originally published by ABTS. Read Part 1 here. On August 4th, 2020, the disintegration of the Lebanese state was phenomenally manifested in the […]
Living the Gospel in a World Burnt-Out on Religion (Part 1)
Many today are angry at religion, or at least disappointed with it. Rightly so perhaps, since so much violence is carried out in God’s name. In the MENA part of […]
The Ancient Gospels in Arabic: Where Did ‘Isa’ Come From?
Editorial Note: The following is a short introduction on early Gospel manuscripts and the origins of the name of Jesus in these Arabic texts from Dr. Hikmat Kashouh’s new book […]
MEC 2018 – Jesus Christ and the Religious Other
We would like to invite you to the Institue for Middle East Studies Middle East Consultation this summer (June 18-22, 2018) in Beirut, Lebanon. In the 21st century, religious diversity is a […]
Repost: Feast of the Epiphany
This Christmas season, we’re revisiting previous Christmas posts. Today, enjoy this reminder about the travels of the Magi. Epiphany – the celebration of the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles […]
Why We Stand and Pray this International Day of Prayer
Christian advocacy groups estimate more than 200 million believers — 10 percent of the global Christian population — are currently experiencing high or extreme levels of persecution. If there is […]