FFM: 100

UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Sep 2015
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FFM: 100

The Keswick Convention in 1915

The Fellowship of Faith for the Muslims (FFM) is celebrating their centenary anniversary.

This prayer movement began at the Keswick Convention in 1915, inspired by a challenging address by Dr Samuel Zwemer, the missionary speaker that year. Started during WWI, at a time when little was known about the Muslim world by most Christians in the West, it soon led to hundreds of Christians around the world committing themselves to daily intercessory prayer for Muslims, with branches in different countries.

Taking hold of God

George Verwer was the main speaker at FFM’s centenary conference at High Leigh in June, with over 70 in attendance. A special centenary cake was shared with delegates. At the AGM, held during the conference, Malcolm Steer retired after serving for 18 years as chairman. He and his wife Ann were presented with a gift in recognition of their years of loyal service in the leadership of FFM. Paul Barnes was elected as chairman, while Sam Soloman (a founder of Christian Concern) continues as executive director.

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