Check out the Small Group curriculum based off this book!
This engaging book reveals what Islam really teaches and how today's Muslims live and think. With practical information and personal stories, Carl Medearis shows readers how they can build life-changing bridges between the world's two largest religions -- one person at a time, whether in the U.S. or elsewhere.
Have you ever asked these questions about Muslims or Islam?
Does Islam or the Qur'an Teach violence and hatred?
Why don't more Muslims speak out against the terrorists?
How should a follower of Jesus talk about faith with a Muslim?
Do we have more things in common with Muslims or more differences?
In this video teaching, Carl takes you down a Journey of understanding and hope about how to relate to the Muslim world through his 25 years of experience with the Arab world.
Dr. Love is currently revising this book and hopes to release in 2012. Please check back.
An in-depth study of the theology of God's kingdom in action, this book is relevant to all who live in spiritual power-oriented societies. Drawing on illustrations from the Muslim world, Dr. Love provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to encountering spiritual powers and expressing the message of Jesus clearly across cultures. His book is full of practical ideas for establishing communities of Jesus' followers.
Grace & Truth: Toward Christlike Relationships with Muslims
Created by Vineyard USA & Dr. Rick Love.
The Grace & Truth Booklet is a small, well-designed document which articulates the Vineyard viewpoint regarding Islam and sharing Jesus with our Muslim friends. It's an amazingly educational and informative piece that can be used by leaders and others to shape our attitudes toward this misunderstood topic. It's a "must-read" for all Vineyard leaders.
- one participant's guide
- one DVD with 4 sessions.
Each participant will need his or her own participant's guide. That's all.
Watch Session One:
Description:
According to author Carl Medearis, how Americans responds to Islam and how Christians think of Muslims could be the most significant issues of our time.
In this four-session video study with corresponding participant’s guide, Medearis helps American Christians understand the basics of Islam, the difference between “moderate” Muslims and radical terrorists, the Muslim view of Jesus, and how we as Christians should interact with our Muslim neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
From the Ground Zero mosque to whether we believe in the same God, Medearis also addresses key questions and responses to the current Muslim/Christian tensions facing our society.
"...you can't share Jesus, you can't even love your neighbor - if you're afraid of them." - Carl Medearis
Each participant will need his or her own participant's guide. That's all. Order as many guides as you need for your small group members.
Each group will need one DVD set.
Watch Session One:
Description:
According to author Carl Medearis, how Americans responds to Islam and how Christians think of Muslims could be the most significant issues of our time.
In this four-session video study with corresponding participant’s guide, Medearis helps American Christians understand the basics of Islam, the difference between “moderate” Muslims and radical terrorists, the Muslim view of Jesus, and how we as Christians should interact with our Muslim neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
From the Ground Zero mosque to whether we believe in the same God, Medearis also addresses key questions and responses to the current Muslim/Christian tensions facing our society.
"...you can't share Jesus, you can't even love your neighbor - if you're afraid of them." - Carl Medearis
About the book:
Some of us fear moments when we need to defend our theology. Some of us seek them out. But we are seldom ready the way Jesus seemed to be ready. So how do we draw others to God in the midst of these ordinary conversations the way Jesus did?
In Speaking of Jesus, Carl Medearis draws on his experience of international reconciliation between Muslims and Christians to remind us of the heart of the matter: Jesus. Here he gives us tools, stories, and the foundation we need to move beyond “us” and “them” and simply talk about the One who changes it all.
As Carl writes, “While others are explaining and defending various isms and ologies we’re simply pointing people to our friend. The one who uncovers and disarms. Who leads people right to himself. The beginning and the end of the story. A good story indeed.”
