Join us for our three part speaker series featuring leaders from a variety of industries providing wisdom and direction for how Christians are to respond to the trials of our current culture with love and a biblical perspective.Part one will feature Michele Rigby Assad, an undercover officer in Baghdad for 10 years with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Michele served the United States for ten years, working in Iraq and secret locations in the Middle East. Upon retirement, Michele and her husband Joseph (also a former agent) joined a group of Americans who aided in the evacuation of a group of persecuted Christians from Northern Iraq-a story featured on ABC’s 20/20 in December 2015. Michele is also the author of Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me about What’s Worth Fighting For.Join us at 6:00 PM for hors d’oeuvres and to meet our nonprofits that work in the Middle East!Reserve your spot today and invite your friends to join us as we learn how to respond to the trials of our day with biblical truth and love.Cost:$30 for Individuals$500 for Table Sponsors (8). Table sponsors will receive preferred seating for 8 and are invited to attend the private meet and greet and photo op with Michele Rigby Assad prior to the program. Upcoming speaker series dates:Part 2: September 20 with Os GuinnessPart 3: November 13 Speaker TBA——————————“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15