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2) Bridges Course, Connecting Christians with Muslims –

November 27th, 2011 · 6 Comments

Where have I been? How is it possible that might never have seen this course until now? Packaged in a cool binder, it includes 2 DVD’s, a companion study book, Leader’s notes, and a wealth of knowledge! It features Middle-Eastern-born Fouad Masri, the founder of Crescent Project, leading discussions, showing videos, teaching a whole course [...]

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4) Need to Clearly Communicate The Way to a Muslim Friend? –

September 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment

(I’m trying to avoid the temptation to say, “There’s an app for that,” because I think that phrase has been way over used. But it’s still tempting. OK.. Doug.. get hold of yourself. Back to the subject.) Now you can — via a new app by Goldenripe.   https://market.android.com/details?id=org.theway&feature=search_result   Introduces the app… and   [...]

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1) Zwemer Institute: A Key Event this Summer –

May 8th, 2011 · No Comments

The 15th Summer Institute in Islam (July 4-29) will be held on the campus of Columbia International University in South Carolina.  In four, one-week courses, the focus is on understanding Islam, building healthy relationships with Muslims and training workers to effectively present the gospel.  When taken as a seminar the cost is only $250 each.  [...]

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10) Wish We’d Known about this MBB’s Conference –

April 8th, 2011 · No Comments

We’re hearing great feedback from a conference at…   http://www.mbbconference.org   We’ll try to keep track of future offerings. These sound like super gatherings for testimonies, case studies, and much more.

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14) New Book Challenges Islam —

April 8th, 2011 · No Comments

Exciting new finds indicate that Islam’s original holy city was in northern Arabia at the city of Petra. The author claims that during the second Islamic civil war (66 AH) the Ka’ba was destroyed and the Black Rock was moved into Arabia for safe keeping. You will be amazed at the archeological, historical and literary [...]

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2) World Missions Rally in Vancouver –

February 6th, 2011 · No Comments

Do you live in Vancouver? If so, you’re in luck: Catch Patrick Johnstone giving a challenging talks on, “What to Expect in the Future!” and “Discipling the nations: how are we doing?” Also hear Roland Muller talk about “Islam: Past, Present & Future.” Catch this and more at Grace Community Church, 9770 King George Blvd., [...]

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4) “The Waiting World, Special Edition” —

January 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment

The producers of the prayer video series, “The Waiting Word” have just completed a new edition, and are making it available to readers of Brigada Today. This edition of the series contains six 7-9 minute videos showcasing the 10/40 Window, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Animism/Tribalism. There is also a bonus music video set to Israel [...]

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7) New Georges Houssney book, “Engaging Islam,” is Engaging —

December 12th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Georges Houssney’s new book has been warmly received by many who feel he speaks the truth in love about Islam, giving not just information about Islam but also tools for sharing one’s heart. The 208-page book begins with a short bio of Houssney’s upbringing in the predominantly Muslim city of Tripoli, Lebanon. His dramatic conversion [...]

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5) Where There Was No Church (the Book) —

November 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments

If you want to learn how the Father is at work among Muslims, and how you can better cooperate with Him, check out this newly released book.  Sub-titled “Postcards from Followers of Jesus in the Muslim World,” it does a great job further illustrating fruitful practices among Muslims (it is another offering from some of [...]

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5) Learn More about Fruitful Practices Among Muslims –

November 7th, 2010 · No Comments

Those interested in fruitful practices and insights into how the Creator is at work among Muslims, check out the new book “Where There Was No Church: Postcards from Followers of Jesus in the Muslim World”, which has just been released by some of the same folks behind “From Seed to Fruit.” It’s reportedly a terrific [...]

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5) Encountering the World of Islam Online

October 31st, 2010 · No Comments

EWI is a 12-lesson course for people interested in learning about God’s heart for Muslims and about the history and culture of the Muslim world, presenting a fresh perspective on the Islamic faith to the body of Christ in the United States and internationally. Students work to understand Muslims from a variety of perspectives, wrestle [...]

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7) Mohammed Tops the List of English Baby Names –

October 31st, 2010 · 1 Comment

Just when you needed an idea for the name of your firstborn son, CNN comes through for you. See the article below, which reports that Mohammed is now the most popular name. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/10/28/uk.mohammed/index.html?hpt=T2 Tough luck for “Oliver,” which was the most popular name previously. According to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life in [...]

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4) Morin & Arana Encourage the American Church to *Love* Muslims —

July 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Here’s a new book entitled, “Through the Eyes of Christ: How to Lead Muslims into the Kingdom of God.” The authors have a backdrop with a sum total of decades living and relating to Muslims… but what they’re really good at is repositioning the conduit to be based on love, reality, and care — instead [...]

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