{"title":"Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Islam collection. Hot Sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-burden-of-baggage","title":"The Burden of Baggage","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvercoming Cultural Baggage One Generation at a Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uncommon resource targets a little discussed, but highly prevalent challenge that first-generation churches face. Specifically, \u003cem\u003eThe Burden of Baggage\u003c\/em\u003e explores how cultural upbringing can be both a strength and a weakness as it impacts expressions of church life as seen in the personal, interpersonal, family, leadership styles, and spiritual walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery person coming to Christ has baggage, but a first-generation believer, especially one coming from a background with little or no connection to Christianity, has an uncommon amount of cultural baggage that they bring with them. This book tackles common issues and sees specific examples played out in the Iranian church as a prime example of these challenges. While the book focuses on Muslim-background believers from Iran, it has transferable insight for Other-background believers from any oppressive regime and therefore is highly encouraging in the universality of the struggle that new believers face as they draw near to Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will walk away knowing they are not alone in their struggles as they deal with gut-wrenching issues that often aren’t able to be solved in one generation, and yet gain hope from the redemptive stories within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kncSAGoaWWQ?si=jPQksrvv8F20laHQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION][SUBTITLE]First-Generation Issues in Coming to Christ[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Roy Oksnevad [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 210 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2019 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Burden of Baggage\u003c\/em\u003e provides a realistic and detailed look into the inner joys and struggles of ex-Muslims now striving to live for Christ as a diaspora. Instead of glowing post-conversion stories, the book not only unveils their newfound happiness as believers and their fellowship with other Christians, but also the reality of pain and conflicts, community struggles over identity and belonging, and the pastoral and discipleship challenges of forming them into Christ followers. All who read this book will go away convinced of the priority of discipleship among Muslim converts to Christ—to pray, journey, and struggle with them more deeply and knowledgeably over the long haul.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eJohn Cheong, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003emissiologist and MBB discipleship researcher in Asia\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eNever has there been a greater need to understand Muslim people. Dr. Oksnevad, with over thirty years of experience and an impressive writing and research history, offers insights that will enlighten, instruct, and provide practical applications.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eDuane Elmer, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinguished professor, international studies, emeritus Trinity International University\/Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI highly recommend Dr. Oksnevad’s book. I am an Islamicist, and while we have many texts that generally cover missions to Muslims, there is very little good research on specific people groups; their challenges when they embrace Christianity; the problems when those challenges are responded to via acting out; and, more importantly, steps Christians can take to help a fledgling and sometimes flailing Iranian church. Dr. Oksnevad’s work is a step in the right direction to address the realities experienced individually and collectively by Iranian Muslim-background believers in the West.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eSteve A. Johnson, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassistant professor of ministry care, Columbia International University\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr. Roy Oksnevad is a great trusted friend, brother, and coworker in Christ with some of us at the Association of the Iranian Presbyterian Churches and Fellowships of North America, also known as Anjoman among Iranian Christians in diaspora. Roy has done an outstanding work based on his tedious study and research on the topic of success and failures\/problems of the Iranian Christian churches in diaspora presented in this book. The Anjoman strongly recommends every Iranian church member in diaspora, pastor, leader, elder, and lay person to read and study this book and seek God to help them to first recognize\/diagnose the problematic issues as well as to follow the biblical guidelines and counsels given in this book to rectify those issues. Let us remember that with God’s help, everything is possible!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eTommy Mayvaian\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderator, on behalf of Anjoman\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThorough in the research presented and knowledgeable of the history and culture of the Iranian people, Oksnevad presents an insightful look inside the community of believers from Muslim backgrounds. It is noteworthy to see portrayed how Iranian culture carries over into the church, impacting both its strengths and vulnerabilities. Many insights into internal struggles in Middle Eastern churches in general are gained through this focused study on Iranian believers. This is the only book I know that portrays the MBB community from the inside out based on in-depth interviews.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eMarvin J. Newell, DMiss\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eformer senior vice president, Missio Nexus\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Islamic world is in turmoil. Millions of refugee families flee the Middle East to countries where they will not be persecuted for becoming followers of Jesus. Many are disenchanted with Islamic violence, rampant in their personal experience. Many are impressed with the love shown to them by Christians. We hear credible stories of hundreds of Muslim families turning to Christ every day. Yet the task of incorporating new followers of Jesus from Muslim backgrounds is filled with difficulties and challenges. Dr. Oksnevad provides most the valuable insights in The Burden of Baggage. The historical perspective reflects the complicated nature of understanding modern Islam today. His blend of insights from solid research and personal experience provides both theoretical and practical steps for helping Muslim converts grow in their newfound faith. This is a much-needed book for those helping new believers of Muslim background grow toward maturity in Christ. Such an important and timely book and resource is urgently needed. I highly recommend the book.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eJames E. Plueddemann, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessor of intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe church among Iranians worldwide is growing fast in numbers, but is facing major challenges in growing in spirituality, health, and impact. Roy has spent countless hours researching the roots and causes of the cultural issues that threaten the budding church of Iran. This book is a “must read” for all Iranian Pastors or those who work among Iranian Christians.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eHormoz Shariat, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresident\/founder, Iran Alive Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr. Roy Oksnevad graphically exposes his diagnosis of distrust, insecurity, and disharmony in interpersonal relationships and leadership clashes in the post-conversion experience of MBBs in the adolescent Iranian church in the diaspora. The prescription he offers to nurture believers and congregations to maturity in Christ is also powerfully instructive for wholesome discipleship of MBBs from other ethnic backgrounds. Dr. Oksnevad’s personal ministry journey with Muslims for over three decades and the research based on his personal in-depth interviews make this volume credible and compelling. Its content is groundbreaking and long overdue!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. T. V. Thomas, DMin\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003echairman, Global Diaspora Network (GDN)\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kncSAGoaWWQ?si=1JRAucGsc5dmWzG0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList of Tables and Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Brief History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Experiencing Church\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Luggage We Bring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Can We Just Play Nice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: All in the Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Everyone Wants to Be a Leader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Conversion Is Like a Bomb Going Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Where Do We Go from Here?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Research Methodology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Interviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Research Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Distribution of Interviewees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix E: Suggested Readings of Cultural Commentaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TOC]","brand":"William Carey Library","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46998627549356,"sku":"siv1787299517092","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":46998627582124,"sku":"fkt1787299517093","price":7.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4962\/2444\/files\/the-burden-of-baggage_1.jpg?v=1787299523"},{"product_id":"where-there-was-no-church-2nd-edition","title":"Where There Was No Church (2nd edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesus Followers among Muslims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it like to live in a society where there is no active witness to the Gospel? In predominately Muslim countries, even the introduction of Jesus into a community can be dangerous. However, the Lord is bringing fruitful workers to begin discipling seekers. While fruit can be slow to produce and start as ones and twos, entire Muslim families and networks of families can eventually follow Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of \u003cem\u003eWhere There Was No Church\u003c\/em\u003e brings together stories that show what God is doing through his people among Muslims. The stories are engaging and bring to life fruitful practices and practical insights about reaching our Muslim neighbors. The second part of the book contains discussion questions to guide leaders in discussions about the narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you work in the Muslim world or are interested in doing so in the future, you will find this to be an excellent resource. The principles illustrated through the stories will also be of value to anyone living among peoples where there is no church. The stories can be heart-wrenching at times, but they also illustrate how prayer and faith can triumph in difficult circumstances. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Postcards from Followers of Jesus in the Muslim World[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] EJ Martin, editor [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 214 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2020 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eGone are the days when the only people writing about Islam and its adherents were academics. Books by reflecting practitioners, such as this one, are complementing the scholars. Gone are the days when approaches to Muslims were sincere but mono-cultural. Books such as this one, take the cross-cultural task seriously by rolling up their sleeves and entering into the world of Muslim people, taking the gospel with them as a lifestyle. The contributors to this book work hard to reflect well on good practice and what resonates best with Muslim people as they follow Jesus Christ. It is therefore an invaluable read that already sits high on my most recommended reading list.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eSteve Bell\u003c\/cite\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis compilation of true stories is a must read for all who want to learn from the experiences of others. It gives great insights into the practices God is blessing in raising up Jesus followers among Muslims. With resources that have been developed over many years by a multi-agency team, this book will help to equip you for the task. Don’t leave home without it!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJ. Dudley Woodberry, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003edean emeritus, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWith its compelling narratives illustrating solid research, this book doesn’t attempt to give you all the answers, but it could well help you ask the right questions.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. David Greenlee, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Research Associate, OM, Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhere There Was No Church helps us to understand new movements of people who may want to follow Christ if they understood Jesus and the Gospel in a new way. I commend these fantastic stories to you; they come from people who are not just theorists but also practitioners. May this book equip us to share Christ meaningfully in the modern world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. K. Rajendran\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Secretary, India Missions Association and Chairman, World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission, India\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAcross the Muslim world, the Holy Spirit is quietly but powerfully writing a story of people coming to love andfollow Jesus. This book tells something of that story. It calls us to pray believingly, to reach out in love and to witness wisely. Let’s dare to join in the Spirit’s story!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMrs. Rose Dowsett\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVice-Chair, World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI have used Where There Was No Church in a small group setting to encourage creative ways to think about mission. Each person, no matter what their background or previous experience with cross-cultural ministry, could identify in some way with the stories. The book caused each of us to stop, think and pray for those who do not have the same freedoms as we do, and encouraged us to reexamine how we see and do church in our own context.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRev. Lanny Arensen\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Director, AIM, England\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book brings together great stories of God at work in the Muslim world. As you read it, you will grow in expectancy, learning more of how to partner in what God is doing. I am certain that Where There Was No Church will help us to find a path to fruitful ministry among Muslims.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMark Kim\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Director, Global Operation, Korea\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eEveryone who seeks to glorify God wants to bear fruit, but many faithfully serve and see little fruit. Where There Was No Church is a training manual that brings together stories of fruitfulness from those serving in some pretty tough places. I use Where There Was No Church with IMB workers as they prepare for ministry among unreached people groups.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Jim Haney\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirector, Global Research IMB, USA\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eChurch has historically been done in a doctrinal and political way, leading to denominations. But when it comes from stories like these, of the gospel moving in new areas like Islam, church is dynamic, reflecting the words of its founder: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDavid Bok\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBible teacher and cross-cultural facilitator who relates to Muslims through inter-religious dialogue,Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT9] [ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDo you want to understand what principles are bearing fruit in pioneer church planting among Muslims? Where There Was No Church is a very helpful tool for Great Commission Christians who want to discover how we can be “workers together with God.” You will learn how to analyse a ministry and better think through principles. You will also rejoice as you read about places where there are now Muslims who are “obedient to the faith.” Highly recommended to those who love God with their minds as well as their hearts.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Greg Livingstone\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder, Frontiers, England\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT10] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a Foreign Message\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouscous on Sunday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeeting the Saviour through the Quran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesperate Enough to Pray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messiah Is Not a Liar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoking the Home Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncle, Is It True?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are Fruitful Practice Stories?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho has Conducted this Study?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion Guides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Use the Discussion Guides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: Not a Foreign Message\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: Couscous on Sunday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: Meeting the Saviour through the Quran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: Desperate Enough to Pray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: The Messiah Is Not a Liar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: Stoking the Home Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion: Uncle, Is It True?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruitful Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategorization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating to Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating to Seekers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating to Believers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating to Leaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelating to God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication Methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruitful Teams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Fruitful Faith Communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks Cited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46998627647660,"sku":"leq1787299517304","price":11.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4962\/2444\/files\/where-there-was-no-church-2nd-edition_1.jpg?v=1787299523"},{"product_id":"searching-for-the-indigenous-church","title":"Searching for the Indigenous Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike homesick travelers, many missionaries yearn for the trappings of their church culture back home—anything to feel comfortable. In time, this longing becomes so strong that any tradition offering a small taste of home becomes a strong lure. We stop, intending only to spend the night, but for many a weary and lost pilgrim the stay lasts a lifetime. But the purpose of this pilgrimage is too important for us to allow our fellow pilgrims to stop at deceptive destinations. What if we can truly find this thing we are seeking? What if real, indigenous churches can be planted in new places?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSearching for the Indigenous Church\u003c\/em\u003e, Gene Daniels communicates his experiences as a church planter. He takes the reader along with him on a journey-a pilgrimage-to Central Asia, vividly describing the challenges and pitfalls encountered by cross-cultural workers en route. We, the readers, take a “virtual” trip to plant an indigenous church in a foreign land with him and learn from his frustrations and difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have dreams of seeing Christ draw His bride from some new people group, tribe, or tongue, then we are on the same pilgrimage. May what follows be of help, from the hand of one pilgrim to another, as we travel along this road together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo listen to the audiobook for free, visit our YouTube channel below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WtT6SdlJydo?si=H4ZEDN3aTc2wz0aL\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]A Missionary Pilgrimage[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Gene Daniels [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 196 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2005 [\/PUBLISHYEAR]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany books have been written about the problems associated with crossing into another culture.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMost of them are helpful, indeed valuable, but they do not quite prepare the reader for his or her actual arrival in a cross-cultural setting.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNo matter how much we have read about the need to remove our culturally tinted glasses and see things from the perspective of another culture, most of us have difficulty doing so.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe main reason for this is that we don't even recognize we are wearing such glasses.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eGene Daniels makes us aware of our cultural glasses more effectively than any author I know.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor this reason alone I believe his books is a must-read for anyone contemplating missionary service--in Central Asia or elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Thomas Hale\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-Founder, Author, On Being a Missionary and A Light Shines in Central Asia\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis book bubbles up out of the heart of a man who has been on pilgrimage in Central Asia's heartland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe has walked the dusty caravan trails he writes about in this perceptive and challenging book.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI know, because I've walked beside him as together we sought to see Christ plant His church among the unreached Central Asian people group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReading this book will stir your heart as you meet several growing indigenous church leaders and hear their stories.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBe prepared to be both shocked and challenged by some of the hard lessons they have learned on their journeys of faith.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are not speaking out of the classroom theory, but from the depth of their recent experiences with those whom God used to bring the Good News.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn this book, you will be forced to wrestle with uncomfortable questions that reveal blind spots in our \"cherished\" way of doing things.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eGene speaks out of a wealth of \"walked-out\" experiences, and he will challenge you to radically rethink what we mean in missions when we speak of indigenous churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJohn Lee (pseudonym) \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Missionary in Central Asia\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3][TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrologue – A Heart Set on Pilgrimage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1- Land of the Steppe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2- Point of Entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3- Shrines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4- Caravansary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5- On Being Lost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6- Signs in the Sky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7- A Late Night Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8- Labin’s Long Shadow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9- Funerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10- Hassan’s Advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11- Tea Party Terrorists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12- Wind, Sand, and Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpilogue – The Treasures in My Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScripture Cited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Library","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46998651044012,"sku":"xki1787299755116","price":9.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ePub (eBook)","offer_id":46998651076780,"sku":"rni1787299755117","price":7.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4962\/2444\/files\/searching-for-the-indigenous-church_1.jpg?v=1787299761"},{"product_id":"insider-church","title":"Insider Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsider Movements = Church-Planting Movements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last few decades, the church has witnessed a growing harvest of Muslim-background believers coming to Christ. However, a divide remains over whether the “insider” paradigm contributes to the flourishing and multiplication of healthy, biblical churches among Muslims. S. T. Antonio advances this conversation beyond the old arguments through a fresh analysis of the insider paradigm by asking the question, What is church? Starting with the identity-shaping narrative of the people of God, Antonio digs deep into the nature of biblical ekklesia from multiple angles—local and universal, visible and invisible, the classical \"marks\" of the church, and missional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a robust, biblical vision with a nuanced contextualization framework, and informed by firsthand ministry among Muslims, Antonio uncovers the roots and contours of the ecclesial vision of the insider paradigm. \u003cem\u003eInsider Church\u003c\/em\u003e provides an innovative diagnosis of a paradigm that has been surrounded by controversy, challenging it with constructive analysis for multiplying biblical churches among Muslims. This integrative study draws together biblical, theological, and missiological scholarship in service of Christ’s mission. \u003cem\u003eInsider Church\u003c\/em\u003e helps guide mission practitioners, leaders, and students toward a wise assessment of insider movements and a vision for church multiplication that is both fruitful and faithful to the Lord of the harvest. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Ekklesia and the Insider Paradigm[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] S. T. Antonio [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 236 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2020 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eInsider Church offers a fresh and helpful analysis of an important phenomenon in the missiological world today. By spotlighting the watershed issue of ecclesiology, Antonio brings greater depth and clarity to the implications of the insider movement paradigm. Antonio strives to give the movements under discussion a fair and even-handed treatment. The concluding chapter’s evaluation of each of the six key aspects begins with strengths found in the insider paradigm before moving to address weaknesses and offer helpful recommendations. I affirm his well-substantiated summary that “the insider movements paradigm simultaneously supports and undermines the biblical nature of the church.” I recommend this book as well-researched, soundly biblical, and thoughtfully written—a valuable contribution to ongoing missiological discussions about God’s work in advancing his kingdom in the Muslim world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDave Coles\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eInsider Church offers readers a balanced exploration and healthy critique of the major issues surrounding insider movements. It is a must-read for everyone interested in the topic.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eGene Daniels \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of Searching for the Indigenous Church \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMaking disciples of Jesus in frontier contexts is a venture filled with risk, excitement, and uncertainty. We still have much to discover, especially regarding the types of churches that are yet to be developed. Insider Church provides us with a robust, biblical ideal worthy of our goals. This book is a comprehensive ecclesiology that pioneer workers involved in church multiplication will be referencing for years to come.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eWarrick Farah, DMiss \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissiologist, One Collective Co-editor of Margins of Islam: Ministry in Diverse Muslim Contexts \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eGreat doctrines require great voices. Some blaze forth God’s truths as visionaries, others defend truth as apologists, still others harmonise reconcilable differences as peacemakers. Antonio is the latter. Antonio writes into a known controversy in order to promote better understanding. He follows Paul in giving “honour to whom honour is owed’ yet auditing how both parties fall short in their ecclesiology. He uses “strength” and “weakness” equally in the text (30x) as he searches for both good kingdom yeast and unbiblical Islamic yeast. Aware that he cannot “settle the intractable debate and controversy,” he resists the temptation to pronouncing whether insider churches are legitimate Biblical churches. He concedes insider “churches” are embryonic in nature but in desperate need of the right DNA based on the whole counsel of God from Scripture. You will be drawn into a fresh chronological treatment of God’s household and offering excellent ecclesiology rubrics for the Old and New Testament.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRev. Benjamin Lee Hegeman, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareer missionary with SIM in North Benin, West Africa Co-founder of the Lilias Trotter Center \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI have long agreed that ecclesiology is one of the most overlooked issues in current missiological discussion. This is true within the insider movement controversy, certainly, but also within the entire evangelical missiological enterprise. \"Church\" is one of those words that everyone thinks they understand until one begins to define it! As such, Insider Church is a timely and important contribution well beyond the insider movement context. As an advocate of insider movements myself, I also want to add that the author took great pains to reach out to myself and others for input and comment. As such, while we will continue to differ on important topics, the book models a truly crucial approach, much needed in this hour of history: a better way to seek understanding before seeking to be understood.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eKevin Higgins \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Director, Frontier Ventures President, William Carey International University Long-term worker in South Asia \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this well-crafted and considered book, S. T. Antonio brings his considerable theological acumen and missional experience to bear on the question of how and whether insider movements make not just disciples but the churches that will strengthen and sustain discipleship over the long-haul. Antonio is at once generous and principled, eager to learn from insider advocates and think creatively about the nature of the church, while remaining steadfast in his commitment to a biblical vision of the church, even in sensitive and insecure contexts. I cannot imagine a more timely or effective addition to the current conversation about mission in the Muslim world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMatt Jenson \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of Theology, Torrey Honors College, Biola University Co-author of The Church: A Guide for the Perplexed \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAntonio has written a penetrating and irenic study of insider ecclesiology that highlights most of the positive, innovative aspects of insider advocates’ understanding of church and then systematically, yet graciously, critiques its shortcomings. I believe that Insider Church, has significant potential to break some of the deadlock between deeply held positions. Antonio clearly examines beliefs about the nature of the church held by many advocates of the insider paradigm (that are sometimes implicit and unexamined), and then offers a gentle but compelling series of biblical and missiological critiques. Whether you are new to this vital conversation, or long enmeshed in it, I strongly encourage you to take the time to read this invaluable contribution.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDon Little \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissiologist, Pioneers and director of the Lilias Trotter Center Founding facilitator of the Bridging the Divide Consultations Author of Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eInsider Church provides a wise, biblically and theologically informed, and missiologically sensitive perspective on one of the most controversial missiological issues today. The author is not only thoroughly at home in the relevant academic literature, he is also a seasoned practitioner with significant ministry experience among Muslims. Both sides of the debate will profit from this thoughtful discussion.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eHarold Netland, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of Philosophy of Religion and Intercultural Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Author of A Trinitarian Theology of Religions: An Evangelical Proposal \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword by Craig Ott  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Insider Movements and the Church: Setting the Stage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 1 Toward a Biblical Vision of the Church \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch in the Divine Drama: Narratives and Themes of the Church’s Identity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarifying “Church”: Six Dimensions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContextualizing “Church” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 2 Toward a Fresh Appraisal of Insider Church \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarifying Insider “Ekklēsia” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluating Insider “Ekklēsia” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplications for the Insider Movements Conversation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Recommendations for Multiplying Biblical Churches among Muslims \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject Index  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScripture Index  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46998651437228,"sku":"jln1787299759297","price":14.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":46998651469996,"sku":"zpw1787299759298","price":10.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4962\/2444\/files\/insider-church_1.png?v=1787299765"}],"url":"https:\/\/streetlookboutique.shop\/collections\/islam.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}