Our New Research on Historic Scope of Conversion Phenomenon in the MENA region
Our new article in IJFM – conversion to Christianity at levels not seen since the 1st century in the Levant.
Middle East
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 In Acts 6:3 we read, “Brothers and sisters, choose seven men […]
The Importance of the Local Church for Church Growth in the Middle East (Part 1)
I will outline here four factors from the early church, alluded to in Acts 6, that contributed to the growth of the early church. These factors have also contributed to […]
Is Peace Possible?
Lebanon, a country that has long been a crossroads of civilizations and faiths, has experienced cycles of war and conflict, shaping its modern history. Many people like me have endured […]
Listen to the Stories of Believers in the Middle East
A new statement issued by an esteemed group of Middle Eastern Evangelical leaders across theological traditions from Baptist to Presbyterian, Alliance, Nazarene, Church of God and non-denominational from Syria, Jordan, […]
Can a Dispensational Framework Advocate for Peace in the Holy Land?
Pastor Jim Samra of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids MI preached a sermon on February 25th, 2024 looking at the conflict in the Holy Land through the eyes of the […]
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 + […]
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 […]
REPOST: From our Vantage Point: The Signs of the Times Unfolding in the Middle East Today
Editor’s Note: We’re reposting this article from 2017 in light of current events. Earlier this year, I was flipping through the radio channels as I was driving from Houston to […]
Pray for Gaza
This Prayercast video points us to pray for the people of Gaza Strip and West Bank. Let’s join in prayer for our sisters and brothers around the world. • Pray […]