For some time now there has been a desperate need for a practical guide to assist Western pastors and church leaders in equipping their congregations for effective ministry among their Muslim neighbors. Filled with helpful illustrations, conversion stories, and questions for further reflection, Engaging with Muslims is the place to begin for those who are serious both about understanding their Muslim neighbors and reaching them with the gospel. -- J. Scott Bridger (Director of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam)
With the world coming to the doorsteps of North America, we no longer must cross oceans to tell Muslims about Jesus. They are beside us at work, school and in our neighborhoods. John Klaassens book provides practical, biblical and compassionate wisdom on sharing the gospel with our Muslim friends. I pray that God will use this book to help Christians develop friendships with Muslims that will lead to opportunities to share Jesus. -- Kevin Ezell (President, North American Mission Board)
Engaging with Muslims is an excellent work that is easy to read, understand, and apply to life. As a pastor, I am always looking for such resources to recommend to my church when it comes to making disciples of all nations. Klaassen does an outstanding job of providing a brief, highly practical, one-stop-shop on how we should view, understand, and minister to the Muslims around us. A wonderful resource for your church! -- J. D. Payne (Pastor of Church Multiplication, The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, AL)
Engaging with Muslims will give anyone the confidence and the tools to befriend and share with the many Muslims that live in the US. I am excited to provide this book to the members of my church as we continue to reach out to Muslims at home and around the world. -- Mike Wall (Associate Pastor of Global Kingdom Ministries, Henderson Hills Baptist Church, Edmond, OK)
John is one of the most committed evangelists I know. His book is an essential resource for anyone concerned with sharing the good news with Muslims. Accessible and heartfelt. Practical and Passionate. A must read. -- Dan DeWitt (Dean of Boyce College and author of Jesus or Nothing)
Acknowledging the xenophobia, cultural distance, and religious ignorance that exists, John Klaassen aims to help Christians and whole churches understand more about the variety of Muslims living in the West, and to reach out to them with the gospel. -- Erik Raymond (Pastor and author of Gospel Shaped Outreach)
Reading it reminded me of the joy of making a new friend and the good news of Jesus' gospel that we have to share. -- Katie Stringer