As a part of the Gathering Voices monthly series, Fellowship of Reconciliation to host Rev. Fahed Abuakel for an online discussion about peace making in Palestine amid the Israeli assault on the Gaza strip.
One of the most prominent Palestinian Christian leaders in the world, Rev. Fahed Abuakel was born in Kafr Yasif, in the Galilee. He was ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church – USA in 1978 and in 2002 became the first Arab-American to lead a major U.S. denomination.
He has a BA from Southeastern University, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Divinity from the McCormick Theological Seminary. He has served the Presbyterian Church in numerous executive capacities including: Moderator of its 214th General Assembly, General Assembly Commissioner, board member of the National Middle Eastern Ministries Committee, and member of the Outreach, Christian Education, and Peacemaking Committees of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Rev. Abuakel was instrumental in mission trips to Kenya, Haiti, Brazil, Egypt, Israel and Palestine.
FOR-USA is proud and honored to work with Rev. Abuakel and count him among our core team. Make sure not to miss this important and inspiring conversation. Register now!
