Adventists from across MENA gathered for a week of practical training in Adventist-Muslim relations. The training explored how to build genuine relationships and provided opportunities for spiritual conversations.
A week-long Adventist-Muslim Relations (AMR) training brought together participants from across the Middle East and North Africa for worship, fellowship, practical learning, and opportunities to explore how Adventists can build meaningful relationships with Muslims.
The training was led by Amir Ghali, MENA AMRdirector, with presentations by Petras Bahadur, General Conference AMR director, along with Amal Fawzy, Ashraf Fawy, and others.
Each day began with worship and a deep study of Bible stories led by a special guest through the Discovery Bible Study approach. The time of worship and study became a meaningful part of the week, drawing participants together in fellowship and strengthening their sense of shared purpose in this ministry.
Throughout the week, presentations and discussions explored practical ways to understand, connect, and communicate with others, build genuine relationships, and create opportunities for spiritual conversations.
For one participant, the training quickly moved from the classroom into everyday life. During a conversation with someone he met at his hotel, he was able to use what he had recently learned to engage his new acquaintance in a meaningful conversation. Before they parted ways, his new friends agreed to continue the conversation by studying the Bible together on Zoom after they returned to their respective homes.
As participants returned home, they took with them new understanding, practical tools, and friendships formed during the week, along with ideas for how to continue building relationships with others in their own settings.