Johnny Estephan, Author at The Washington Institute

Johnny Estephan was born in Beirut, Lebanon and has a masters degree in Physical Chemistry. He lives in New York City and serves as Youth Pastor in the Arabic Light of the Gospel Church in Staten Island. He is an MDiv candidate at Reformed Theological Seminary.

Articles by Johnny Estephan

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How the Gospel Transformed an Arabic Church in New York City After September 11

Johnny Estephan | 5 min read

When the towers fell on September 11, 2001, the whole world changed. But for the Arabic community in New York City, the aftermath was felt in particularly painful ways. Fear and grief blanketed the city, but for Arab immigrants and their families—even those who had lived in the U.S. for decades—their very identity became a...