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Iraqi Pastor's Remarkable Story

Gary Lane

Iraqi Pastor Jamal's (Abdi Ali Hamzah) story is truly remarkable.

It has all the elements of a compelling novel of international intrigue: Muslim turns Christian, begins ministry, leads many to Christ in the midst of war, imprisoned on charges of spying for Iran, freed by the hand of God who uses a Canadian missionary from Tulsa, and a U.S. senator to convince Kurdish leaders to free him from prison because he may die from a brain tumor!

Yes, truth is stranger than fiction.

To learn more about this amazing story, watch my full interview with World Compassion President Terry Law:

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Mr. Lane currently serves as International News Director & Senior International Correspondent for CBN News.

He has traveled to more than 120 countries—many of them restricted nations, or areas hostile to Christianity and other minority faiths where he has interviewed persecution victims and has provided video reports and analysis for CBN News. Also, he has provided written stories and has served as a consultant for the Voice of the Martyrs.

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