Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities
Scripture, History and Seasoned Practices
By Don Little | Publisher: InterVarsity Press
About the book
Muslims who come to Christ face momentous spiritual, psychological and social obstacles that drive many to abandon their faith. Often conversion and discipleship are framed by individualistic Western models that do not acknowledge the communal cultural forces that constrain and shape new believers. Effective discipleship requires a more relational, holistic process of Christian identity development and spiritual formation in community.In this comprehensive resource, missiologist Don Little engages the toughest theoretical and practical challenges involved in discipling believers from Muslim backgrounds. He draws on New Testament principles, historical practices and interviews with seasoned disciplers ministering in a dozen countries across the Muslim world. Addressed here are key challenges that believers from Muslim backgrounds face, from suffering and persecution to spiritual warfare and oppression. Also included are implications for the role of disciplers in church planting amongMuslims.
Editions of Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830824700
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830898527
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Muslims who come to Christ face momentous spiritual, psychological and social obstacles that drive many to abandon their faith. Often conversion and discipleship are framed by individualistic Western models that do not acknowledge the communal cultural forces that constrain and shape new believers. Effective discipleship requires a more relational, holistic process of Christian identity development and spiritual formation in community.In this comprehensive resource, missiologist Don Little engages the toughest theoretical and practical challenges involved in discipling believers from Muslim backgrounds. He draws on New Testament principles, historical practices and interviews with seasoned disciplers ministering in a dozen countries across the Muslim world. Addressed here are key challenges that believers from Muslim backgrounds face, from suffering and persecution to spiritual warfare and oppression. Also included are implications for the role of disciplers in church planting amongMuslims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities about?
Muslims who come to Christ face momentous spiritual, psychological and social obstacles that drive many to abandon their faith. Often conversion and discipleship are framed by individualistic Western models that do not acknowledge the communal cultural forces that constrain and shape new believers. Effective discipleship requires a more relational, holistic process of Christian identity development and spiritual formation in community.In this comprehensive resource, missiologist Don Little engages the toughest theoretical and practical challenges involved in discipling believers from Muslim backgrounds. He draws on New Testament principles, historical practices and interviews with seasoned disciplers ministering in a dozen countries across the Muslim world. Addressed here are key challenges that believers from Muslim backgrounds face, from suffering and persecution to spiritual warfare and oppression. Also included are implications for the role of disciplers in church planting amongMuslims.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830824700
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities?
Don Little
Who is the Publisher of the book Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities?
InterVarsity Press
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Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830824700) and ebook(ISBN 9780830898527)
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