Gov. Mike Huckabee to Keynote Jewish-Christian Event
Contact: Stephen Jenks, event media, 716-759-1058; Wendy Miller, for interviews with Dr. Robert Stearns, 716-759-1058,
wendymiller@eagleswings.to
NEW YORK, March 22, 2012 /
Christian Newswire/ -- "Gov. Mike Huckabee (photo) will be the keynote speaker for the Jerusalem Banquet and Strategic Briefing May 17th & 18th, in New York City," Eagles' Wings Executive Director Dr. Robert Stearns announced today.
"The mounting crisis in the Middle East makes this the most important Jerusalem Banquet we have ever hosted," said Stearns, a noted expert on Israel-Christian relations.
"A nuclear Iran poses a threat not only to Israel, but also to the United States. When combined with the tragic civil war in Syria and the increasing instability of the Middle East, the need for an informed response by America's Christian leaders has never been more pressing," according to Stearns.
Mike Huckabee is particularly well qualified to address the Jerusalem Banquet, an annual gathering of Christian and Jewish leaders from across America. In addition to serving as Governor of Arkansas (1996-2007) and vying for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, Huckabee has gained a reputation for his penetrating analysis of national and international affairs. He currently hosts Huckabee on the Fox News Network.
The Jerusalem Banquet begins with a gala event the evening of Thursday, May 17th at which the Governor will speak, and culminates with the Strategic Briefing on Friday morning, May 18th. The Strategic Briefing will focus on the current situation in the Middle East, with special emphasis on the Iranian threat. Hundreds of America's leading evangelical pastors are expected to attend this event. Speakers include Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel; Dr. Michael Little, president of the Christian Broadcasting Network; Mr. Steve Strang, president of Charisma Media; and leading experts on Middle Eastern affairs.
Note to Editors: To arrange an interview with Dr. Robert Stearns, please contact WENDY MILLER, 716-759-1058 or
wendymiller@eagleswings.to.
