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Al Massira
The name Al Massira means “the journey”, and it was developed by a group of friends in the Middle East who wanted to create an ‘open place’ where ideas can be shared honestly and freely, discussion enjoyed, and questions asked. It is a good opportunity to make new friends, explore the chronology and the signs…
Read MoreDeveloping Healthy MBB Community
The purpose of this project was to identify reasons why BMBs, remaining in their own Muslim context, struggle to form healthy relationships with one another and to discover the best methods for relationship building and community formation that lead to healthy BMB church plants. The study shows that fear that family members or others in…
Read MoreCome Follow Me
Muslim people worldwide are turning to Jesus. How can they grow a strong identity as disciples of Christ and members of his community while still caring for their Muslim families? The ‘Come Follow Me’ discipleship course specifically aims to help these new believers. Course participants grow through a powerful combination of self-study, regular discussion with…
Read MoreJoining the Family Course
Joining the Family Course, is a video discussion course to help churches welcoming Christ’s followers of Muslim background into his community. Today growing numbers of Muslims are choosing to follow Jesus Christ. They want to join Christ’s community, and we need to understand their needs, care for them, and help them grow in Christ, but…
Read MoreThe Church of Muslims: New Faith Community for Converts from Islam
This study is significant because it deals with the issue of Muslim Background Believers (MBBs) in Madinah. They are believers without a “proper” church to serve their needs (not accepted into the local church). The MBBs do not have a clear structure to meet their different needs: spiritual, emotional, social, etc. They are sheep without…
Read MoreChristians from a Muslim Background
For Christians from a Muslim Background (CMBs) who have encountered Jesus, culturally relevant guidance on discipleship and pastoral care has been scarce. This timely study uncovers the backstory of CMBs in the Western church, analyzes discipleship resources and suggests a series of ways forward for this highly specialized form of discipleship.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Journeys of Five Indonesian Muslim Background Believers Who Return to Islam
The inquiry explores the journeys of five Indonesian BMBs who return to Islam. The research identifies five factors for BMBs’ deconversion: Strong attachment to family, ingrained Islamic roots, discrimination from the surrounding community, the deity of Jesus, and dissatisfaction toward pastoral ethics.
Read MoreAl Massira
The name Al Massira means “the journey”, and it was developed by a group of friends in the Middle East who wanted to create an ‘open place’ where ideas can be shared honestly and freely, discussion enjoyed, and questions asked. It is a good opportunity to make new friends, explore the chronology and the signs…
Read MoreAurasia Ministry Program
Run by Communio Messianica, Aurasia Ministry Program is an 8 month residential, full time, 2 hours classes, 2 hours prayer and worship, for leaders and those who want to minister, based in Istanbul. For BMBs, primarily addressing character issues.
Read MoreMA in Christian-Muslim Relations program
Master of Arts in Christian Muslim Relations The Master of Arts (MA) in Christian-Muslim Relations prepares practicing missionaries, educators, disciple-makers and researchers for Christian ministry in the Islamic context in Ethiopia and beyond. The program provides professional growth opportunities for Christian workers in the field of Christian-Muslim relations and cross-cultural mission work. The program may…
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