This FAQ deals with a missionary methodology popular in the evangelical world called “insider movements.” It is also known as C5 contextualization among other terms. This response to it was compiled by national church leaders, including those from Muslim backgrounds...
This year at the Biblical Missiology Consultation in Dearborn, Michigan, Adam Simnowitz and others explored problematic approaches and practices in the fields of missiology and Bible translation. As errant translation theories have been embraced by large and...
The following is Part 6 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
Mark Stephan, Joshua Lingel, Mike Tisdell, Barbara Yandell, and Jim Rairick discuss the many challenges that are facing the modern missions movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzYFMOMr_jU
Three ladies discuss their journey of becoming missionaries. The joys, heartaches and trials of training and service for the kingdom of God. Their personal witness of God's comfort and blessing as they obey the call of God....
Three ladies discuss their journey of becoming missionaries. The joys, heartaches and trials of training and service for the kingdom of God. Their personal witness of God's comfort and blessing as they obey the call of God....
Three ladies discuss their journey of becoming missionaries. The joys, heartaches and trials of training and service for the kingdom of God. Their personal witness of God's comfort and blessing as they obey the call of God....
Andre Houssney the lead trainer for Horizons International gives a talk on the changing face of missions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px5uSPb54aU&feature=youtu.be
NOTE: Most of the names have been changed for security purposes, but the family names have been changed consistently to still show how individuals are related. Amina Rafeek's husband is Ahmad Rafeek and they have 9 kids: 3 boys and 6 girls. They lived in a rural area...
Joshua Lingel, Jim Rairick, Fred Farrokh and Roger Dixon have a discussion on Christian Persecution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbiE8LinjGA&feature=youtu.be
عريضة بخصوص الترجمات الخاطئة Open letter from Arab pastors, Arabic PDF Version To the Church of Jesus Christ around the world, We write to you about an urgent and important situation with which we need your help: About us: We are Arabic-speaking evangelical pastors...
Mike Tisdell, Joshua Lingel, Fred Farrokh and David Harriman have a discussion on what is the Insider Movement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuFKkrg7HSk&feature=youtu.be
In a recent post on the CRCNA Network, the author examines whether these names form a bridge or a barrier to the Triune God of the Bible. The author uses three out of the 99 names to challenge the assertion of Barrie Evans and Farhana Mayer who state that these form...
Mike Tisdell, Mark Durie, Georges Houssney, Adam Simnowitz and David Harriman have a discussion on Muslim idiom translations of the Bible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpfLX_lgVLI
Joseph, an earnest follower of Jesus, “sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.” (Acts 4:36) His act of generosity marks the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the church. The moment warranted a new name, and thus Joseph becomes Barnabas the...
Editor's Note: The following are excerpts from the book, The Rebuke of Islam, by W.H.T. Gairdner, commonly-known as Temple Gairdner. The original wording, punctuation, italicization, and capitalization has been retained.Gairdner (1873-1928) was an Anglican...
Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from the book, The Rebuke of Islam, by W.H.T. Gairdner, commonly-known as Temple Gairdner. Though written in 1920, it is as relevant as if specifically written for current world events.Gairdner (1873-1928) was an...
..."Muhammad’s purpose in introducing Jesus into the Koran is to discredit the Christian claim that he is divine in order to enhance Muhammad’s claim to prophethood." William Kirkpatrick who taught at Boston College, asks a delicate question...
Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, former Muslim but now Christian, and Dr. Miroslav Volf debate and differ on the question, "Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?" Dr. Qureshi argues there are real differences between the God of the Bible and Allah of the Quran. Dr. Volf...
Check out this week's Brigada article. In this issue… 1) Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Saudis Today 2) Ideas for Praying In-depth for United Nations Goals 3) Learn [LOTS] More about Multiplying Disciples 4) Remind Your Small Group about When Helping Hurts...
Middle East Concern. Iran: Christian released from prison in Shiraz