Gisu Mohadjer and Amelia Cook: “Hand of the Cause of God Louis G. Gregory – Learning from His Teaching Methods”

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In its message of 31 December 2025, the Universal House of Justice drew renewed attention to the imperative of teaching the Bahá’í Faith, observing that “believers increasingly appreciate the privilege of being able to acquaint a soul with the mission of Bahá’u’lláh—and, beyond this, to lovingly help a soul who stands at the doors of the Faith to step within.” On the 75^th anniversary of his passing, this presentation examines the range of the teaching methods of Hand of the Cause of God Louis G. Gregory, whose example Shoghi Effendi encouraged us to emulate.  Drawing on published scholarship as well as his own writings and correspondence, the presentation analyzes the Hand of the Cause’s approach to teaching through selected examples from his life and service.  It suggests that the methods and approaches he used, and the qualities which he embodied, offer lessons for our current efforts to teach the Bahá’í Faith.

Gisu Mohadjer holds advanced degrees from the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College. She is a member of the Corinne True Center Executive Committee, coordinates the Corinne True Center’s Baha’i History Book Club, and serves as faculty for its online courses. Over a 35-year career at the World Bank in international development finance, operations, and policy, Gisu held senior and managerial positions at the regional, practice group, and corporate levels. She currently consults on international development and serves on nonprofit Boards, including The Washington Chorus and the Smithsonian Women’s Committee. Her publications include A Child in the Holy Land.

Amelia Cook holds a Masters of Science degree from the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from Tufts University. Her awards include the Ben Hescott Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Class of 1942 Prize Scholarship, both from Tufts University. She was an Animator for three years at the Transformation for Peace program at the Townsend International School.