Saturday, April 10, 2010

Adventist Muslim Relations Summit



4/1/10

COLLEGEDALE, TN—An Adventist Muslim Relations summit sponsored by the North American Division was held at Southern Adventist University March 12-13 in Lynn Wood Hall. Its purpose was to help facilitate Adventists in understanding Islam and connect with Muslims. Guest speakers from around the country included Lucila Reis, Rhoda Lapp, Heidi Guttschuss, Jarod Thomas, Ira and Esther Farley, Jeff Gates, Frank Strack, Justin Jones, Christen Cool and Luther Whiting.

Bryan Gallant, Director of North American Division Adventist Muslim Relations, invited the featured speaker for the event—former US Congressman and representative to the United Nations General Assembly, Mark Siljander, Ph.D. Siljander is also author of “A Deadly Misunderstanding.” He spoke about being a right-wing evangelical who turned his own misunderstandings of Muslims and Islam into deeper study of the Bible for answers. God's response began a personal, religious and political journey that changed his life, and brought him into contact with leaders in remote and volatile areas of the world. Using the example of Jesus, coupled with respect and humility, he told how God is using him to forge deep ties with these political and religious leaders and become a conduit for bringing peace and healing to these countries as well as helping heal the rift between these countries and the West.

The summit gave important information regarding how to connect with leaders in the area already involved in bridging the gap between Muslims and Christians, as well as providing resources in the form of books and DVD's. For more information, please visit http://www.amfaatlanta.com/.

By Jan Levin



Georgia-Cumberland Conference Mission for Shared Leadership :Following the apostolic model, pastors and teachers partner with each member, resourcing and developing spiritual leaders for effective ministry. .


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