 Across the Muslim-majority world, a growing number of young adults are questioning—if not outright rejecting—the traditional Islamic authority structures that shape faith and life. Increasingly, members of Gen-Z in Muslim contexts identify as “Ex-Muslim,” often describing themselves as atheist or agnostic, or simply stating they are no longer Muslim. When Richard Dawkins translated his atheist manifesto, The God Delusion, into Arabic and made it available as a free PDF, it was downloaded over 30 million times. In Tunisia, 47% of youth now view themselves as non-religious. In the United States, 24% of Muslims born into Muslim families have left Islam.(1) In Turkey, nearly 30% of Gen-Z identifies as non-religious.(2) This trend mirrors the global rise of the so-called “nones”—those who claim no religious affiliation—and can likely be attributed to many of the same generational forces: globalization, the rise of digital technology, smartphones, and social media. Scholar, writer, and television host Reza Aslan observes, “What the printing press is to Christianity in the 16th Century, that’s what the Internet is doing to Islam now. It has opened up the monopoly over interpretation of Islam that used to solely belong to the religious class.”(3) Today, a young adult in a Muslim-majority country can encounter more Islam-critical content on their smartphone in a single day than their parents encountered in the first twenty years of their lives. As Dr. Tim Orr explains, Gen-Z Muslims “are digitally immersed, globally aware, and justice-oriented. However, they also navigate a unique tension: balancing inherited Islamic traditions with postmodern skepticism and the digital age’s flood of competing worldviews. While many still identify strongly with Islam, their engagement is increasingly shaped by personal exploration, social dynamics, and the pressure to reconcile their faith with contemporary values.”(4) Like many of their global peers, Gen-Z Muslims are walking away from institutional religion, crafting for themselves untested and often unarticulated spiritual frameworks. These new systems of belief tend to be shaped more by instinct than tradition—“a gut feeling that it's right.” In this post-truth world, “a kind of watered-down post modern existentialism challenges us to invent ourselves, and many Muslims take up the invitation.”(5) If this is indeed the trajectory of Gen Z—and likely Gen-Alpha behind them—then it is vital that we reconsider our missiological assumptions, both in face-to-face interactions and in our increasingly digital outreach. While the influence of Islam will undoubtedly continue to mark the worldview of many Ex-Muslim Gen-Zs, we can no longer rely on the same assumptions that guided our engagement with previous generations. There is a growing need for deep, generational research to understand this group more fully. We must listen to the voices of Gen-Z across the globe. As the most globally connected generation yet, they navigate cross-cultural spaces with an intuitive fluency born from lifelong immersion in a digital world. As Gen-Z Muslims search for meaning in a world of shifting identities and spiritual uncertainty, the Church has an opportunity to meet them with the love, truth, and hope of Jesus. May we be ready to listen, engage, and share the gospel with clarity and compassion in this digital age. Did you find this helpful? Share it with a friend 1. Aaron Sarver, “Secularism: Muslims Leaving Islam,” Zwemer Center, January 18, 2019, https://www.zwemercenter.com/secularism-muslims-leaving-islam/.
2. Murat Gezici, “Gezici Araştırma Merkezi Başkanı Murat Gezici Sözcü’ye Açıkladı: Türkiye'nin Kaderi Z Kuşağının Elinde,” Sözcü, May 9, 2023, https://www.sozcu.com.tr/gezici-arastirma-merkezi-baskani-murat-gezici-sozcuye-acikladi-turkiyenin-kaderi-z-kusaginin-elinde-wp5867771. 3. Aslan, Reza. “Religion Gone Global.” The Immanent Frame, May 27, 2010. Social Science Research Council. https://tif.ssrc.org/2010/05/27/religion-gone-global/ 4. 4TImorr. “Reaching Gen Z Muslims: A Gospel-Centered Vision for a Searching Generation.” 4TImorr, accessed May 2, 2025. https://www.4timorr.org/reaching-gen-z-muslims-a-gospel-centered-vision-for-a-searching-generation/. 5. Adam, Ben. Encountering the World of Post-Islam. Regnum Practitioner Series. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2025.
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 "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church" by Jeff Christopherson is a novel that dives into the challenges facing modern Western Christianity through the criss-crossing lives of three main characters. Luca Lewis has distanced himself from the church after witnessing its negative impact on his father. Despite being disillusioned, he senses a deeper, more authentic expression of faith is possible, if only he can find it. Dr. Jimmy Norris leads LifePointe, a dying megachurch in suburban Atlanta. As Norris recognizes the need for change, he wrestles with how to move beyond superficial solutions around the edges to address deeper issues within his congregation and the very structure of church as he knows it. Yushua Maalouf, a Yemeni refugee ostracized by his family due to his conversion to Christianity, comes to the U.S. as a refugee. He is perplexed by the priorities of the North American church, which often seem misaligned with the core teachings of Jesus and strangely out of step with the Christianity he knew in persecution ridden Yemen. As their paths converge, Luca and Jimmy are confronted with a vision of what the church can truly embody. This encounter challenges them to look beyond cultural stigmas and the status quo and explore opportunities for genuine spiritual renewal. In the book, Christopherson identifies seven prevalent temptations within the Western church:
As Christopherson inserts these themes into the characters' journeys, the novel offers the reader an opportunity to imagine church beyond the long-standing cultural norms and the way things have always been. This is important. It is hard to move away from what you have always know and into the unknown without some vision for what the unknown might look like. Even a house with a leaky roof is better than standing out in the rain. This book offers a vision for a new house, a way church could be. While the writing isn’t going to win a Pulitzer, the story is compelling, the plot is well paced and the characters are good. If you’ve felt that something isn’t quite right in the Western church model and have longed to explore other options, this book offers a peek into some refreshing ideas. Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church by Jeff Christopherson Did you find this helpful? Share it with a friend  “In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles.” – Luke 6:12-13 When Jesus went up the mountain to pray, He did so knowing He was launching a movement—one that would spread across the nations as His disciples made more disciples. Prayer has always been the foundation of any move of God. It was the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, the early church, and the modern missions movement. If we are to join the Father in His mission to reach the least-reached, we must begin with prayer. It always has been and always will be the starting place. The Moravian Prayer Movement In 1722, Count Nikolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf welcomed a group of Moravian refugees onto his estate near Dresden, Germany, helping them establish a community called Herrnhut. He ministered to their spiritual needs, leading them in Bible study, prayer, and worship. After a season of disunity and conflict, Zinzendorf called for a prayer meeting in August 1727. That night, the Holy Spirit moved powerfully, dissolving their divisions and uniting them around two priorities:
The Haystack Prayer Meeting By 1806, as the Moravian prayer movement was winding down, five young students at Williams College in Massachusetts were discussing William Carey’s famous missions pamphlet. They wondered if God was calling them to take part in the global work of evangelism. When an unexpected storm forced them to seek shelter in a haystack, their discussion turned to fervent prayer. There, in that simple refuge, the Holy Spirit stirred their hearts with a burning passion to take the gospel to the unreached. This prayer meeting birthed the first North American mission agency, which sent Adoniram Judson as its first missionary. Several of the men followed Judson to the mission field, while others worked to mobilize the church. The Haystack Prayer Meeting stands as a powerful example of how God can use even a small group of dedicated believers to spark a global movement. The Student Volunteer Movement Perhaps the most significant wave of missionaries in modern history came through the Student Volunteer Movement of the late 19th century. In 1885-1886, Robert Wilder and his sister Grace prayed nightly for thousands of missionaries to be sent from America to the least-reached places on earth. When Robert, a seminary student at Princeton, was invited to a month-long Bible conference led by D.L. Moody, he was hesitant to attend because it wasn’t missions-focused. But Grace insisted, saying, “Robert, you have to go. I believe our prayers for a missionary awakening will be answered there. God will raise up 100 students who will volunteer for missionary service.” By the end of the conference, 99 students had pledged to go. From there, teams traveled across the country, mobilizing thousands more. As a result, over 10,000 young adults eventually took the gospel to the nations. What About Us? Each of these mission movements began with fervent prayer—prayers for the nations and for God to raise up laborers. These were not driven by famous figures or large institutions. God used a count in a small German village, five college students in a haystack, and a faithful brother and sister to launch thousands into the harvest field. They had no prestige, wealth, or special qualifications—just faith. Hudson Taylor once said, “God is not looking for men of great faith, He is looking for common men to trust His great faithfulness.” Will you trust God enough to pray bold prayers like Robert and Grace Wilder? Prayers for thousands to be sent, for nations to turn to Christ, for revival in America so that we can take up the Great Commission in our generation? Prayers for the vision to see the unreached who have moved to your own city or region? And will you invite others to pray with you? Did you find this helpful? Share it with a friend “The Church has not yet touched the fringe of the possibilities of intercessory prayer. Her largest victories will be witnessed when individual Christians everywhere come to recognize their priesthood unto God and day by day give themselves unto prayer.”  Globalization and rapid technological advancements have created a world where people can move across the globe more easily than ever before. The apostle Paul spoke to this reality in Acts 17:26-27: “From one man he has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live. He did this so that they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find him, though he is not far from each one of us”(CSB). The least reached people of the world are now our neighbors, and this is no accident. The God of the universe has brought them to this place at this time for His purposes—so that they might seek Him. There are five primary ways people from unreached groups come to North America, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Understanding how and why they have arrived helps believers better demonstrate the love of Jesus and engage in meaningful gospel conversations. 1. Immigrants and Professionals Many people arrive through legal immigration channels. Some are professionals—doctors, engineers, and business leaders—filling essential roles. Others come through marriage to a citizen or through family sponsorship. These immigrants often choose to relocate and have the means to do so. They are our co-workers and doctors, frequently highly educated and financially stable. 2. International Students International students come to North America seeking education. Some participate in high school exchange programs, while many more attend universities, often staying for several years to complete degrees. Although many desire to remain in the country after graduation, fewer than half are able to do so. Those who stay typically enter the workforce, particularly in science and technology fields. Most, however, return to their home countries, carrying with them the experiences and relationships they formed while studying. Will they take the gospel with them? 3. Refugee Resettlement The U.S. refugee resettlement program, formally established in 1980, has welcomed over 3 million refugees. To receive refugee status, individuals must have a well-founded fear of persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Refugees do not choose to leave their homes but flee for safety. Many have endured persecution, trauma, and hardship. They often arrive with little and face socio-economic challenges, including language barriers and cultural adjustments. 4. Tourism and Seasonal Work Some people from unreached groups visit North America for a short time as tourists or seasonal workers. Tourists explore national landmarks, theme parks, and major cities. Others, particularly young people, arrive on temporary work visas to staff hotels, restaurants, and amusement parks during peak travel seasons. These individuals present a unique, time-sensitive opportunity for gospel engagement. 5. Undocumented Immigrants Some individuals from unreached groups arrive without legal status. Many come with temporary visas and overstay, while others cross borders seeking safety or economic opportunity. Though immigration policies are complex and often controversial, these individuals are now our neighbors. Many are fleeing difficult situations, seeking better lives for their families, or pursuing the American dream. Our Response Each of these groups has distinct cultural, economic, and educational realities. Some may need English classes and financial assistance, while others drive luxury cars and send their children to private schools. As believers, we must be discerning and intentional in learning about the people God has brought into our cities. We are called to serve, love, and share the gospel with them in ways that are relevant to their circumstances. Our Partners While God is bringing the unreached to North America, He is also sending Christian brothers and sisters through these same immigration pathways. Believers from around the world are relocating for work, education, or refuge. They have a unique ability to connect with and influence the unreached in ways that local believers may not. Partnering with these Christians can enhance outreach efforts and provide cultural insights for effective ministry. For Such a Time as This When Esther was taken into the king’s palace, Mordecai recognized that God was working through her situation. He told her: “If you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father’s family will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14) Immigration, especially undocumented immigration, is a complex and often contentious issue. Yet, the reality remains: people from unreached groups are moving into our cities and neighborhoods. Many come from places with little or no gospel witness. In their home countries, they may have lived hours away from the nearest Christian, but now they are surrounded by churches and believers. The church's lack of awareness of these realities is perhaps the greatest barrier to abundant harvest - a barrier I hope to disrupt with all that I write here at the Everywhere to Everywhere blog. Could it be that God has brought you to this moment to recognize the opportunity before you? Look around. The harvest is ripe, but the laborers are few. Resources Did you find this helpful? Share it with a friend  Last week, I introduced Google Maps as a tool for discovering the unreached people living in your city or region. However, finding the unreached around you is just the first step. We need to find ways to engage these communities with love and gospel witness. Today, I’d like to introduce four principles that will lead to loving engagement as you go out into the harvest—the places you’ve discovered using Google Maps. Four Principles for Gospel Engagement:
Learning As you go out into the community, be intentional about adopting a posture of learning. One of the greatest kindnesses we can show to new Americans—whether refugees, immigrants, or international students—is to take a genuine interest in their lives and cultures. To do this, you’ll need to reflect on your own preconceived stereotypes and be careful not to make assumptions about the people you meet. In Acts 17, the Apostle Paul spent time exploring Athens, learning about its people and beliefs. He discovered an altar to the “unknown god” and used that cultural reference as a bridge to share the gospel in a way the Athenians would understand. In the same way, we should become cultural detectives, searching for the fingerprints of God in different cultures to understand the deep beliefs, desires, and needs of those we encounter. Action Steps for Learning:
Love As you enter the community, approach every interaction with an attitude of love. Everyone you meet is an image bearer, known by God before they were born. Their differences do not change this truth. One of the top reasons former Muslims cite for leaving Islam and following Christ is the tangible love of a Christian in their lives. If you are wondering how to love well in cross-cultural relationships, consider 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." This passage serves as a rubric for love. When unsure how to act or think in a relationship, return to this list and ask the Lord to help you embody these attitudes and actions. Action Steps for Loving:
Listening One of the best ways to both learn and love is to listen to people’s stories. Everyone has a story, and most long to be heard. I remember taking a pastor into a Somali-owned restaurant one day. After a wonderful meal and two cups of Somali tea, I asked the owner how he liked living in America. He lifted his shirt to reveal a scar on his belly—a gunshot wound. He then showed us another scar on his leg. He told us how Al-Shabab soldiers attacked his village, killing the adults and taking the young boys and men. He was shot twice and left for dead. But someone found him, cared for him, and helped him get to the Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya. Years later, he was granted refugee status and brought to the U.S. That had happened over twenty years ago. He went on to tell us about his oldest children, twins, who were in university, and about his businesses—a restaurant and a car dealership. With great emphasis, he told us, “I love America.” His story was far more powerful than I had anticipated when I asked, but it was his story to tell, and I was honored to hear it. Action Steps for Listening:
Discernment I once heard it said that evangelicals are often so eager to share the good news that we rarely take the time to hear a person's bad news first. Yet, when we listen, love well, and learn, we prepare ourselves to partner with the Holy Spirit in discerning how best to plant seeds and share the gospel. When we invest this time, we often find that when a person does come to faith, their discipleship journey has already begun organically. A friend once told me that in cross-cultural relationships, "It's not until the fifth tea that anything significant happens." He didn’t mean the fifth glass of tea but the fifth occasion of sitting down together over tea and conversation—the fifth time of listening, loving, and learning. The more we listen, love, and learn, the more we will see our prayers answered as natural opportunities to share the gospel arise. If we prayerfully persist in being present, God will show up. Action Steps for Discernment:
Crescent Project founder Fouad Masri once said, "90% of Muslim ministry is just showing up." So much of reaching the unreached in our cities is simply a ministry of presence. Step through the door. Say hello. Ask good questions. And then do it again and again and again. Resources Did you find this helpful? Share it with a friend  One of the simplest ways to discover the unreached in your area is by using Google Maps, along with resources like the Joshua Project, Unreached People Groups of North America and the Jesus Film App. These tools can help you identify the ethnic communities living in your region and understand their cultural and spiritual backgrounds. How to Get Started
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By intentionally seeking out and engaging with these communities, you can build relationships and share the love of Christ with those who have never heard the gospel. Let’s step out in faith and embrace this incredible mission opportunity—right in our own backyard. Resources Did you find this helpful? Share it with a friend  I have been enjoying facilitating a Sunday school class at our church, where we are reading through C.S. Lewis’ classic book, Mere Christianity. This week, our chapter ended with a gut-punch quote about generosity: "I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare. In other words, if our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusements, etc., is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving away too little. If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditure excludes them." Lewis' sharp intellect can make one feel as though they’re sitting in a philosophy lecture one moment, and then, with a crystal-clear metaphor or a piercing quote, he drives the point home. The quote above was one of those moments for me. I truly believe I live in one of the greatest countries in the history of mankind, yet I wonder if we who follow Christ in this modern age have allowed the American Dream to subtly infiltrate our faith in ways we struggle to recognize. When I read the Gospels, the book of Acts, and the epistles, I see radical generosity marking both the teachings of the New Testament and the example of the early believers. “They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need” is not a testimony I’ve ever heard in a North American church (Acts 2:45). Yet, it was a defining characteristic of the early church. When Paul first met the Apostles in Jerusalem, they extended the right hand of fellowship and emphasized one additional charge, as Paul recalls: “All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along” (Galatians 2:10). This was not just a passing statement—Paul actively raised money from the churches he visited to help those suffering from famine in Jerusalem. Writing to the Corinthians, he highlights the extraordinary generosity of the Macedonians: “In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. And they exceeded our expectations” (2 Corinthians 8:2-5). We, too, have brothers and sisters in Christ experiencing severe hardship. We, too, can respond as the early church did to meet their needs. We, too—even those of us who have little—can well up in rich generosity. Randy Alcorn, in his powerful little book The Treasure Principle, writes: “Five minutes after we die, we’ll know exactly how we should have lived. But God has given us His Word so that we don’t have to wait to die to find out. And He’s given us His Spirit to empower us to live that way now.” I’ve often thought that the moment I step into heaven, my first word will be “Wow!” and my second will most likely be “Oops,” as I realize all the ways I was so sure of myself but was wrong. One of those, I am increasingly convinced, will be the realization that I kept too much of God’s possessions for myself. Alcorn’s fifth principle in The Treasure Principle states: “Giving is the only antidote to materialism. Giving is a joyful surrender to a greater person and a greater agenda. It dethrones me and exalts Him.” Today, I want to give you opportunities to give. The organizations below are serving the very least of these—many of whom are our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. Each of these organizations is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, ensuring that your money reaches the intended projects. May we be a people who live out the radical generosity of the early church, giving beyond what is comfortable, and embracing the joy of surrendering to God’s greater plan Samaritan’s Purse
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If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.  One of the biggest reasons Christians hesitate to share their faith—with friends, co-workers, neighbors, or even strangers—is a deep sense of insecurity. Maybe you’ve felt it too. The fear of being unprepared, facing tough questions, or things not going as planned can be paralyzing. Perhaps you feel unqualified. But Jesus directly addresses this fear in the Gospels. In Mark 5, He crosses the Sea of Galilee into the Decapolis, where He encounters a demon-possessed man. It’s a dramatic moment—the demons, calling themselves Legion, are cast into a herd of pigs, which rush into the sea and drown. Overwhelmed, the people beg Jesus to leave. And so He does. But… As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. What does Jesus require for someone to share the good news? Simply this: that God has done something for you. The man in this story had no formal training—no seminary degree, no deep theological knowledge, no long-developed prayer life. For much of his existence, he was the outcast, the "crazy demon-possessed guy." But then he met Jesus. And Jesus changed everything. As a follower of Christ, Jesus has changed everything for you too! Of course, growing in biblical knowledge and prayer is important, but notice—Jesus didn’t require it before sending this man out. In fact, when the man begs to go with Him, eager to learn more, Jesus says no. Instead, He gives him a mission: "Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you." And the man doesn’t hesitate. He doesn’t make excuses about his lack of training or experience. He simply obeys. He goes and shares his story—and the people are amazed! The next time you feel unqualified or uncertain about what to say, remember this: You have more knowledge, more experience, and more access to Scripture than this man ever did. If God could use someone with his past, He can surely use you. For Further Reading If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.  Obedience to the great commission to go and make disciples of all nations will inevitably take many believers across oceans and over mountains to make their homes with a people not their own. One part of that journey will be the need to learn a new language. There is a Turkish proverb which says, “One who speaks only one language is one person, but one who speaks two languages is two people.” Language learning is a joy and reward in and of itself, but for those called to carry the gospel to the nations we are blessed with another, deeper motivation, to know Him and to make Him known. For those who are called to go, there are many questions that come up about how to learn a new language and when to start. To that second question, I’ll say with great confidence, Before You Move! Some will say to wait, that you’ll do better to just get started learning a new language once you land in your destination. Some might also tell a new recruit to the army to not spend any time getting in shape before boot camp. But we can all imagine the unnecessary pain and struggle that could be avoided with even a moderate workout routine. Before You Move Overseas is a workbook to help you prepare for the language learning journey. It’s the workout routine that will reduce some of the unnecessary pain and struggle. Walking through the activities in this workbook prior to departure will help you step into the stress filled first months of living overseas with one less brand new mountain to scale. It will help you navigate those first fledgling interactions with confidence rather than terror and discouragement. Make no doubt about it, language learning is hard. But waiting until you arrive in-country to do anything about the language learning journey is to stack all the initial hardness into an already challenging season. Click on the button below to download your free copy of Before You Move Overseas. Do you know someone who would benefit from this free workbook? Share this with them.  When Samuel Zwemer left rural Iowa to sail to Bahrain in 1891 there were few in the Arabian Peninsula who had heard the gospel. His work over the next forty years is seen in many ways as the genesis of missions work among Muslims in the Middle East and Zwemer is now known as the “Apostle to Islam.” He responded to the call of God to take the gospel to the Muslim world by leaving everything in order to live in Bahrain and later, Egypt. He learned the language, he started a literature ministry, he mobilized others to join him and he used every available means to share the gospel with Muslims. At the beginning of the 20th century however, those means were limited to the missionary himself and the printed page. In Western Christians in Global Missions (2012), Doug Birdsall is quoted saying, “The Great Commission is for every church in every culture in every generation. There are no exclusions. But . . . every church in every culture in every generation must determine the way in which they respond to this responsibility -- in a way that is appropriate to time and context.” Zwemer and his contemporaries were faithful to respond to the great commission in every way they knew how for their time and context. Missionaries like Zwemer have been sent by churches to the unreached places of our world for the last 200 years. They have done and will continue to do amazing work and we see the fruit of their labors all across the globe. Peggy is another believer from rural Iowa who is sharing the gospel with Muslims. She has not yet learned another language and hasn’t traveled outside the U.S. and yet every Tuesday morning she jumps on a video call with a young university student living in a Muslim majority country. They’ve been reading through a creation to Christ set of stories from the Bible as a way for this young lady to practice English, a language that will open up doors for opportunity for better education and future employment. Peggy is the first true follower of Jesus this young lady has ever met. For the first time in her life she is reading the living and active word of God. For the first time in her life there is a Christian who is praying specifically for her and her family. Peggy’s ministry, appropriate for her time and context, highlights the increasingly blurred edges of sending versus going. In Zwemer’s day, the missionary went and did their work and their sending churches prayed and supported them but had few other opportunities to connect with the work. Missionary work was literally a world away. Globalization and innovations in technology have quickly brought our world closer together than ever before. A recent search on a commonly used language exchange app found that over 200 people from Turkey, a country that is 99% Muslim, had logged onto the app in the previous 24 hours looking to connect with a native English speaker. Searches of several other Muslim majority countries resulted in much the same reality. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims are actively looking for friendships with native English speakers online. And indeed, they are finding friends. They are connecting with secular humanists and new age spiritualists, radical atheists and run of the mill hedonists. As I lead Embassy, an online outreach for Crescent Project, the focus of our work is to see that more and more of them connect with true followers of Jesus. Jesus urged his disciples to pray for harvest workers to be thrust out into the harvest fields (Luke 10:2). The church is a slumbering giant, a harvest force that needs to wake up to the fact that every believer can be a part of completing the great commission among the nations. A love of Jesus and an Internet connection are all that is required. A new day is dawning when those who are sending are also going and the lines between sending and going are increasingly blurring. If you found this article helpful, please share it with your friends. |
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