Cries of mourning filled Miriam’s ears as she entered the room. Her uncle Samir lay lifeless on a bed in the middle of the room. Just minutes before, she had spoken a farewell to him and promised to visit again soon. Now, as she approached his bedside again, she felt […]
Reaching My Muslim Neighbors
Susanna is a South Asian Christian. She and others in her church met for several weeks with a Frontiers team to learn how God can use them to introduce Muslims in their city to Jesus Christ. She related the following account with a Frontiers field director. I always thought sharing […]
My Life Overseas: They Come for the Water
I get home and leave my shoes outside next to the pile of shoes belonging to members of my Muslim host family. Then I see them, the ants. Thousands of them, streaming into the house through the crack under the front door. I step over the black trail and watch […]
The Frontiers 2017 – 2018 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce that our 2017-2018 Annual Report is now available. Here are some highlights from this year’s report: Explore blog stories that show how we’ve seen the Lord of the harvest transform lives in Muslim communities. View the growing number of long-term workers serving in key regions. […]
Mourning a Martyr on Ashura
The room heaves with black-robed women. They fill every inch of space and chat quietly while waiting for the rest of the neighborhood women to arrive. An older woman threads her way through the crowd and sits on a cushion in the middle. She begins chanting a story about a […]
Writing Spiritual History in Northeast Africa
Northeast Africa includes the countries of Chad, Sudan, and South Sudan. Life in this region is rather rustic. The climate is harsh thanks to hot summers and unpredictable rainfall. Comforts are few and, in many areas, public infrastructure is weak. Parts of the region have experienced ongoing civil violence and […]
Bathtubs and Ballroom Dancing
I often wonder how God looks at us whenever we get caught up scurrying around—collecting strategies and best practices and the top 10 ways to be effective evangelists, parents, Sunday school teachers, or pastors. Strategies and best practices are essential for a healthy ministry. It’s important to learn about what […]
Why We No Longer Sacrifice
Before Eid Al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, the majority of our neighbors will have purchased a sheep to slaughter. In doing so, they commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son and God’s provision of a sheep in his place. But on the day of Eid Al-Adha, more than any other […]
The Hajj: A Pilgrimage to Mecca
Every year, millions of Muslims converge on the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for a four-day Islamic pilgrimage. The pilgrimage, called the hajj, begins about two months after the end of Ramadan and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims who can afford it and are physically able […]
When Families Forgive
How amazing that what started from a handful of frightened disciples over 2,000 years ago has now spread across time zones and cultures. The Gospel continues to transform the hearts of people around the world. It’s beautiful and miraculous, and it’s happening among Muslims in my neighborhood! My local […]