Pastor Mark Burns’ Invitation to the International Interfaith Conference: The Rise of the Spiritual Diplomats
Keynote Speakers
Pastor Mark Burns
Spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump;
Chairman, Spiritual Diplomats; Co-Founder,
The NOW Television Network; Founder,
Harvest Praise & Worship Center
Rabbi Duvi Honig
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the
Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce
Riah Hanna Abu El-Assal
Israeli Palestinian Anglican bishop, who was the
Bishop in Jerusalem from 1997 to 2007
Dr. Michael Jenkins
Washington Times Holdings, Chairman; UPF/NA
(North America), President
Rev Damian Dunkley
Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) USA, Chairman and President
Janice Trey
Board Chair of The Epoch Times and NTD TV
Sheikh Eşref Efendi
German-based Naqshbandi Sufi Sheikh, serving as spiritual head of the Sufi community in Germany; authorized spokesperson of the Naqshbandiyya Order
Sir Professor Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli
President of the Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation (IASC), President of Ethical AI within the Italian League for Human Rights (LiDU) and as a liaison representative of the Vatican Pontifical Academy of Theology
Maryna Ovtsynova
ALLATRA International Public Movement,
President
Pastor Greg Locke
American non-denominational evangelical
Protestant pastor and preacher, founder of Global Vision Bible Church in Lebanon, Tennessee
Aliia Roza
Former secret agent turned to Women Empowerment coach, Kinsey Institute–certified (Indiana University) Human Sexuality Intensive Program graduate
Kalid Loul
Muslim American Leadership Alliance,
Managing Director/Co-Founder
Our Core Mission
This conference is built on three foundational pillars for a future of peace and liberty.
Event Details
Designed for global impact, this conference facilitates participation from around the world.
Conference Format
The conference will bring together faith leaders from diverse religions and countries to engage in dialogue on practical paths to peace. Discussions will focus on how to engage in dialogue effectively, stay humane, and overcome contemporary challenges—while promoting the shared values:
- Safety for our children
- Living with dignity and freedom
- Justice, peace, and the right to worship without fear
Three Key Panels
The conference will feature three expert-led panels:
- Panel 1: Focused on universal values and the responsibilities of religious leaders.
- Panel 2: Focused on the protection of freedom of faith, including case studies and relevant legal issues.
- Panel 3: Freedom has a name: it’s called Ukraine. Missing children and Russia’s war crimes. How to rebuild Ukraine. Violations of religious freedom in occupied territories.
Following the conference, the official video will be released in at least 10 languages to ensure this message reaches audiences worldwide.
For Media Representatives
We welcome journalists, editors, and commentators covering religion, politics, and human rights to engage with the United in Liberty International Interfaith Conference.
To request press access or explore media partnership opportunities, please complete the form below.
Engage in the Dialogue
We welcome journalists, community leaders, and all individuals concerned with the future of religious freedom to contribute to this vital conversation by submitting questions, which will be moderated for our panelists.
Submit a Question
About Pastor Burns
Pastor Mark Burns
Spiritual Advisor to President Donald Trump | Spiritual Diplomat | Co-Founder, The NOW Television Network | Founder, Harvest Praise & Worship Center
Globally recognized Christian leader, international speaker, and advocate for religious liberty and human rights. Boldly standing at the intersection of faith and politics, he promotes unity, justice, and biblical truth on the global stage.
Global Engagement
Pastor Burns has met with numerous heads of state and global influencers, including President Donald J. Trump (USA), President Félix Tshisekedi (DRC), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine), the Prime Minister of Eswatini, H.E. Russell Dlamini, and many others. He has also engaged with prominent political figures such as H.E. Rahul Gandhi of India and Congresswoman Na Kyung-won of South Korea, fostering interfaith dialogue and diplomacy.
United Nations & Media Reach
He has spoken at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, engaging with global ambassadors and influencers. As co-founder of The NOW Television Network, Pastor Burns reaches millions through faith-based media, broadcasting Christian programming across the United States, Africa, and Europe.
Media Recognition
Major outlets including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and BBC have featured Pastor Burns as a voice of conscience in turbulent times. Time Magazine called him “Donald Trump’s Top Pastor,” while Yahoo! News named him one of the “16 People Who Shaped the 2016 Presidential Election.”
Mission & Philosophy
Pastor Burns does not see his mission as political. He identifies as a Spiritual Diplomat, stepping into spaces where politicians cannot. “We carry no weapons, only wisdom. We do not speak for governments; we speak from the heart of God.” He champions quiet diplomacy, promoting peace, reconciliation, and religious freedom, whether preaching from the pulpit or advising world leaders behind closed doors.
About the Universal Grain Project
The Universal Grain is an international research project, implemented since 2017 by the International Public Movement ALLATRA. It brings together people from more than 180 countries to study and highlight the universal values that unite humanity across all cultures, religions, and social backgrounds.
Key Directions of the Project
Global Research and Dialogue
Organization of the world's largest sociological survey, extensive interviews, and international conferences.
Participation of representatives from over 180 countries — from presidents and politicians to scientists, artists, religious leaders, and people of various professions and nationalities.
Volunteer-Driven International Cooperation
Thousands of volunteers worldwide conducting research, interviews, and social surveys.
Joint creation of documentary films, round tables, and cross-cultural discussions.
Collaboration that fosters mutual understanding and builds a global dialogue on fundamental human values.
Discovering Common Human Values
Exploring life priorities and inner aspirations shared by people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Demonstrating that despite the diversity of traditions and worldviews, humanity shares a common foundation of values.
Emphasizing the unifying truth: we are all human beings living together in one shared home — Earth.
About ALLATRA International Public Movement
ALLATRA is an international alliance of scientists, experts, and professionals from over 180 countries, working together on a volunteer basis with the goal to:
conduct comprehensive research on climate, geodynamic, and environmental risks, and raise scientific awareness about these threats
foster multilateral cooperation in the search for sustainable solutions to global existential challenges
implement activities directed toward the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms
Find out more at allatra.org