George Bristow

A Concise Guide to Islam

World Religions

“To ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ requires both caring and understanding. In this thoughtful work, Ayman Ibrahim opens windows into our Muslim neighbors’ worldview by clearly explaining Islam’s key concepts and vocabulary. He shows not only how these terms are used in Islamic texts and movements throughout history but also what they mean for the matters of faith and practice by which these neighbors live. An excellent resource for healthy dialogue.”

From Conflict to Hope

Evangelism & Missions

“quarrelling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder” in the Corinthian church (2 Cor 12:20). Little has changed, especially in communities of Muslim background followers of Christ! Oksnevad and Adam’s thoughtful work, From Conflict to Hope: Voices from North African, Middle Eastern, and Iranian Christians, tackles head-on the chronic conflict seen in these fledgling communities. Having lived for 35 years in the Middle East, I resonated with the difficulties exposed by the church leaders whose presentations form the backbone of the book. I wished it had been available decades ago. It overflows with insight into problems stemming from poor communication, distorted honor and shame, and toxic leadership. Pursuing qualities like accountability structures, transparency, willingness to ask forgiveness, and embracing weakness will help overcome these problems. This is a book that should be carefully read by anyone involved in church-planting among Muslim background people, particularly those from North Africa, the Middle East and Iran.”