Abstract
A web survey of 34 pastors and other church leaders in 2020 who had met during graduate studies at Africa International University (AIU) was conducted to understand what is being done in Muslim evangelism in their home churches, primarily in East Africa. They generally characterized Muslims positively, as being made in the image of God, and as needing salvation through Jesus. They identified what they considered to be key differences between Muslims and Christians. Half of their churches made general evangelistic efforts, but most of these made no specific attempt to share the gospel with Muslims. Sharing the gospel with Muslims presents different challenges than sharing the gospel with people of other faiths. Their church members need a deeper understanding of the basic doctrines of the Trinity and salvation through Christ, along with training and tools on how to present the gospel to Muslims in a way they can hear, understand, and accept.
Recommended Citation
Canisius, A., & Bonham, G. S. (2021). Sharing Jesus with Muslims: A Survey of Church Leaders in Africa. Great Commission Research Journal, 13(2), 37-48. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol13/iss2/3
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