Iranian immigrant to visit Houlton

Dr. Daniel Shayesteh, an Iranian immigrant who arrived in Australia with his family in November 1991, will be speaking at the Greater Houlton Christian Academy Chapel on Friday, Sept. 17, at 10:45 a.m., at the Military Street Baptist Church.
Shayesteh was deeply involved in the Iranian Fundamentalist Revolution (1979) as a leading Muslim political leader and teacher of Islam and religious philosophy. He speaks three Middle Eastern languages (Farsi, Turkish and Azerbaijani) and is an accomplished poet and classical middle-eastern musician. He was saved wonderfully through Christ, when he escaped to Turkey after falling out of favor with Ayatollah Khomeini’s political group.
He will also be presenting a free workshop at the Military Street Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. entitled, “What Do You Know About Islam?” All are welcome and invited to attend.
On Shayesteh’s arrival in Australia he sought fellowship with Christians from Islamic backgrounds. In 1994 he commenced studies at Morling Bible College and completed the Diploma of Theology and Pastoral Ministry. He also has a PhD in international management that he completed in Turkey. Shayesteh lectured also as a part-time professor in the University of Technology Sydney for eight years. He lectured how culture and religion influences business and human attitudes.
Shayesteh is married to Mary and they have three daughters. He is director of the inter-denominational organization “Exodus from Darkness” and a national evangelist for the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Australia and America.
Shayesteh has been speaking to thousands of people around the world (Australia, New Zealand, Europe, USA, Africa and Asia). He speaks openly and boldly about Christ and encourages those who hear him to do the same. Many times he shares his testimony. Daniel’s testimony is a multi-dimensional message that tells about his life and world view in Islam, his encounter with Christ and his theological/world view journey that has led to his position today as a Christian evangelist. On other occasions he teaches and preaches about the nature of God (god) in the major religions of the world and points to the precious uniqueness of Christ (Rev.19:16). He also teaches and preaches about “influential evangelism” and “true peace.