Yahya, a Muslim-background believer whom I disciple, has received several death threats for his faith in Jesus Christ. His immediate family has rejected him, and he’s never sure whom he can trust. The persecution he faces is real. Still, Yahya remains strong in the Lord and continues to boldly share the […]
Abraham’s Sacrifice: A Bible Study
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, is one of the most important holidays for Muslims. During this three-day celebration, they remember Abraham’s obedience to sacrifice his son to God. The story of Abraham’s sacrifice is found in Genesis 22:1-18. The Qur’an also records a version of the story in Surah As-Saffat 37:100-112. […]
Building a Foundation When All You Have Is Sand
“I need to tell you what I’ve discovered about Islam,” my friend Yunas said to me. We were sitting in the far corner of a café, where we had met often over the years to talk about work, family, and faith. “It’s all a lie,” Yunas explained. For over an […]
Driving around Airports at Night
“Don’t forget this moment ever,” I told myself the first time I drove away from an airport. It was nighttime in Delhi, India, and my heart pounded with anticipation over being in a foreign city, in a new country. I had just completed my first trip involving air travel. As […]
Disciples Making Disciples
Local leaders from a minority Christian community in South Asia have caught the vision to reach Muslims with the Gospel. A Frontiers worker shares how his team is training believers to share the Good News, make disciples, and plant churches in Muslim communities. Two local pastors recently invited our team […]
I Believe Jesus Died
My close friend Jamila is open to learning about Jesus Christ. We’ve had conversations about His death and resurrection, and I’ve told her about the great inheritance waiting for those who believe in Jesus. Most Muslims are taught that Jesus’ death never happened. They believe that the Bible is corrupted […]
Why We Work as a Team
In our ministry, we have the privilege of seeing God move in the hearts of Muslims and draw them to Jesus Christ. But behind the scenes, a lot happens at the team level. “Great things in business are never done by one person,” said Steve Jobs, the late Apple co-founder, […]
Your Church Can Send a Team
Perhaps your church has sent a worker to go and bring the Gospel to lost people. Perhaps you’ve sent several. But have you considered sending out an entire team? As the Body of Christ, God calls us as to step into our strategic roles to help reach the nations. We […]
How We Serve Refugees in the Middle East
Churches and governments in the west have played critical roles in helping welcome and relocate Syrian refugees. But the majority of these refugees have remained in neighboring countries in the Middle East. Governments in the region continue to face severe challenges in responding to the needs of millions of displaced […]
No Place for My Independence
When I went overseas, I decided I would go as a learner. I didn’t want to go with all the answers figured out. I’d go in weakness and humility, ask questions, and try to look for ways to let Muslims in the local community help me. It turns out I […]