Isa
Loves Muslims
By Abdul Masih *
A New
OMS Initiative in Africa
For centuries , Islam has played a dominant role in northern and much of western Africa . Today , many West African countries have majority-Muslim populations , and radical Islamic fundamentalism presents a serious threat to followers of Jesus throughout the continent . Islam continues to spread south and brings with it various challenges for Christian leaders and church members .
In Arabic , Jesus is known as Isa . In West Africa , OMS missionaries and staff have been actively training Christian pastors , evangelists , and laypeople how to share the message of Jesus ’ love with their Muslim neighbors , friends , and colleagues . This training program , Isa Loves Muslims , was developed with everyday Christians in mind . The program teaches Christians about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam , addresses common Muslim objections to Christianity , and provides training in the principles of disciple-making among Muslims .
Over the last three years , OMS and our partners have trained more than 1,000 African Christians in the Isa Loves Muslims curriculum . As a result , 107 Muslims have made decisions for Christ , and several cell churches and house groups
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