Recent Articles
Research on Religious Freedom and Security: What We Know—and Don’t Know
Here’s my latest on Religious Freedom on the Portico blog of the Institute for Global Engagement: Religious freedom is more... Read More
War in Lebanon: Letter from the President of ABTS
March 10, 2026 Dear friends and partners, Once again, Lebanon finds itself in a war it did not choose,... Read More
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... Read MoreQuotes to ponder
“Extremists responded positively to the patient kindness and holistic care offered from an enemy out group. A pastor who has worked with many extremists said, ‘I tell you, they are not able to stand in the face of love.'” 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
