From a Pulpit-Based Church to the Priesthood of All Believers
By Wissam Nasrallah Inviting someone to come to church has long been a standing practice in evangelical churches. I have repeatedly heard pastors encourage and challenge their congregations not just to invite their friends to church but to (physically) bring them to...
Poetry: Light in the Tunnel
Our 7-year-old daughter quickly announced that she wanted to help children to go to school and started to think through ways she could raise money.
The Dangers of Praying for Lebanon: A Theological Reflection on Prayer, Economics, and National Blessing
By Nabil Habibi As we celebrated Lebanon’s Independence Day this week, and as the economic crisis continues to deepen, there have been renewed calls from Christians to pray for Lebanon. I have always felt uneasy about praying for my country. I do believe that prayer...
Responding to Political Crises: A Gospel-Centered Framework
By Elias Ghazal The situation in Lebanon is heartbreaking. Much has already been written about the catastrophe facing people in Lebanon. The most devastating fact about the crisis is that it is self-inflicted. Lebanon is on a course of self-destruction, and if it...
Appeal: Sustaining Light on Campus
For several months, Lebanon has been living at the mercy of power cuts by the state provider and rationing of private generators due to fuel shortages. Public electricity is only available between 0 and 2 hours a day, while diesel has been in short supply and at a...
Middle East Consultation 2021 Recap Series: Disciple Multiplication Movements
On September 30 – October 2 ABTS hosted the Middle East Consultation 2021 entitled “Towards a Dynamic Church: Making Disciples, Developing Leaders, and Engaging Society in Lebanon and Beyond.” The three-day online event invited local, regional, and global voices to...
A Hymn of Faith: “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”
A Hymn of Faith performed by Sophie Nasrallah and Michael Kattan