From Conversion to Assimilation: Developing a Missional Ecclesiology to Retain Converted Muslims to Christ in North America

This study is concerned with finding a place called home for immigrant Christian converts from Islamic backgrounds living in North America. The challenge for the Muslim who becomes a Christian begins after conversion. In this respect, the subject of assimilating Muslim converts to Christ into the fellowship of believers has been neglected. A typical result is that many converts revert to Islam due to the lack of follow-up, assimilation, and discipleship. Assimilation is often overlooked in the discussion of evangelism and conversion, yet, for assimilation to be successful and effective, the church must first comprehend the process of conversion in the life of the new convert. Hence, the subject matter under study is concerned with understanding the process of conversion, which should help with pinpointing the barriers that hinder assimilation, as well as developing factors to enhance converts’ assimilation into the church.