Jesus, Jihad and Peace book highlights opportunity to impact Muslim community following latest Islamic attacks By Peter Wooding, ASSIST News Service Europe Bureau Chief ![Michael Youssef book]() ATLANTA, GA (ANS – Feb. 27, 2015) -- Leading The Way ministries' Founder and President Dr. Michael Youssef believes his latest book Jesus, Jihad and Peace highlights a vital opportunity to reach out to Muslims disillusioned by Islamic violence. Following recent events, including the kidnapping of 220 Syrian Christians, the tragic beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians at the hands of ISIS, the Charlie Hebdo shootings in France and the murder of a Jordanian pilot, Dr. Youssef said: "These events come as a stark reminder to the worldwide church that Islamic extremism is right on our doorstep. At the same time, many Muslim hearts are open to the Gospel as never before. Now, more than ever, is the time to be intentional about sharing the love of Christ with the Muslim people." He went on to say, "I was raised as an Egyptian Christian in a Muslim culture. I have seen how Muslims struggle to earn Allah's mercy, yet they have no promise of salvation. As Christians, we have Good News to share with them." Dr. Youssef's international ministry Leading The Way is broadcasting the Gospel message 24/7 into more than 190 countries, including more than 160 million Arabic-speaking homes. His latest book Jesus, Jihad and Peace offers a timely biblical perspective on the rising tide of Islamic extremism sweeping across the globe. "There are some elements in the book where I start with this whole aspect of encouraging believers that prayer does work," he said. "I highlight that even in the midst of this Islamic upheaval, God is raising people up to help protect His church. Then I talk about the end times and about Islam itself—its ideology and why it's so opposed to the Christian faith." Dr. Michael Youssef went on to explain why he believes Jesus, Jihad and Peace is one of his most significant books to date: "It has never been more important for us to understand Bible prophecy in relation to world events. There are surprising parallels between what we're seeing in the headlines today and what Scripture has been telling us for centuries." He added: "Every now and again there is a book that I know in my heart is going to be a landmark. It's going to be a book that is really going to make a difference and have an impact." About Leading The Way: Now celebrating over 25 years of ministry, Leading The Way's television and radio programs are broadcast to more than 190 countries in 24 languages. Leading The Way also produces DVDs, CDs, books, a monthly devotional magazine, and daily e-devotionals to spread the light of Christ. This Atlanta-based organization partners internationally with in-country follow-up teams to encourage new believers in their faith, helping God's Kingdom to grow around the world. About Dr. Michael Youssef: ![Dr. Youssef being interviewed by Dan Wooding at NRB small]() Michael Youssef, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Dr. Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before moving to the United States. In 1984, he fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. He holds degrees from Moore College in Sydney, Australia, and from Fuller Theological Seminary in California. In 1984, he earned a Ph.D. in social anthropology from Emory University. He has authored more than 30 books, including popular titles like The Leadership Style of Jesus and Blindsided: The Radical Islamic Conquest. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and have four grown children and seven grandchildren. To learn more about how you can support Leading The Way's Gospel outreach, visit http://www.ltw.org/ or in the UK call +44 (0) 800 432 0419. You can also follow Dr. Michael Youssef on Twitter at: @MichaelAYoussef Jesus, Jihad and Peace is now available to order at www.JesusJihadPeace.com. Books ordered through Leading The Way will support the ministry's global outreach. Editor's Note: Photo captions: 1) Book cover. 2) Dr. Youssef being interviewed by Dan Wooding at NRB 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, as Peter Wooding films it.
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