Pace conference to focus on persecuted Christians

The Voice of the Martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization that offers practical and spiritual help to persecuted Christians around the world. [Special to the Press Gazette]

PACE — On Sept. 16, Pace Assembly of God will host the first Voice of the Martyrs ADVANCE Conference in Northwest Florida, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Voice of the Martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization that offers practical and spiritual help to persecuted Christians around the world.

Conference doors open at 8 a.m. for registration, prayer room and resource area. Lunch is 12-1:15 p.m. on your own at area restaurants.

There is no charge to attend but there will be an opportunity to give an offering; no child care will be provided, and video and photography are prohibited during the conference.  

On Sept. 17, Kamal Saleem, a former PLO and Muslim Brotherhood member, will speak. Saleem “now works to reach a lost and oppressed people with education, relationship, and prayer through the truth and liberty of Jesus Christ,” an event media release states. “Kamal left his family and home in the Middle East as a young man to enter his mission field: the United States. Join us at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to hear Kamal speak of his experiences and conversion from a Muslim belief system to Christianity.

If you would like more information about this topic, contact Sheila Duerson at 202-3100 or email info@paceassembly.org.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Pace conference to focus on persecuted Christians