On January 19, 2016, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection sponsored a forum to help us understand the rise of Islamic Terrorism. Speakers were Brian Steed, assistant professor of Military History at the US Army Command and General Staff College and Middle East Foreign Area Officer, and Gary Hobin, assistant professor in the Department of Joint, Interagency and Multinational Operations at the US Army Command and General Staff College. Panelists were Mahnaz Shabbir, past president of the Heartland Muslim Council and board member emeritus of the Crescent Peace Society, and Iman Bilal Muhammed, Imam Emeritus of the Al-Inshirah Islamic Center. Resurrection Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton was the moderator.