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	Category: Books Title:  Muslims Next Door – Uncovering Myths and Creating Friendships Author(s):  Shirin Taber Description:  Let an insider introduce you to your Muslim neighbor. If you don’t already have a Muslim living on your street, working near you, or attending school with your children, you likely will in the future. This insider’s view of how North American Muslims think and live takes you beyond myths and stereotypes into our nations’ homes, classrooms, and offices where Westerners and Muslims relate person-to-person. Author Shirin Taber says, “I want to encourage my readers to identify with their Muslim neighbors in a way that reveals the love and compassion of Christ.” Stories of her own experiences, interviews with Muslims, and religious, historical and cultural overviews help you relate to Muslims where you live. Focusing on points of commonality, Taber helps you understand the human side of Islam and appreciate rich aspects of Muslim culture and values. Each chapter contains questions for reflection to use in group settlings. A glossary of Islamic terms is also included. Muslims Next Door shows Western readers how to better understand a Muslim perspective and establish friendships that can point to Christ.
	Category: Books Title:  Miniskirts, Mothers & Muslims – A Christian Woman in a Muslim Land Author(s):  Christine Mallouhi Description:  This observant, witty book reveals the conventions that govern Muslim society – and charts the unwitting mistakes Westerners can make when meeting Muslims. “This book is for Christians venturing among Muslims,” explains Christine Mallouhi. “It assumes Christians will want to live honourably among Muslims for Christ’s sake, and explores what that means…I am the Western wife of an Arab from a conservative Muslim family. My stories are from the shadow side of Muslim culture, which is invisible to most Westerners. Her themes include: status, the place of women, the veil, stereotypes, segregation and restrictions, family life, hospitality and witness.
	Category: Books Title:  Islam and the Bible – Why Two Faiths Collide Author(s):  David Goldmann Description:  Christianity and Islam – What’s the difference? Many people today hear mixed messages about Islam. Is it a religion of peace, or one of fear and violence? Aren’t Christianity and Islam similar since both believe in the one, true God? But the differences between the two faiths are vast. In Islam and the Bible: Why Teo Faiths Collide, veteran missionary and apologist David Goldmann explores Islam in the light of Christianity. Join Goldmann on a thoughtful, systematic tour through the Bible and the Quran as he explores your questions, such as: Is Islam peaceful or militant? How do both religions view God, Jesus and salvation? What are the pillars and practices of Islam? Why do these two ancient faiths collide? In the end, learn that the greatest difference between Islam and Christianity is Jesus Christ. And learn how to being meaningful dialogues and relationships with your Muslim neighbors.
	Category: Books Title:  Muslim Evangelism – Contemporary Approaches to Contextualization Author(s):  Phil Parshall Description:  Too long the church has been programmed to accept the inevitability of meager results in its efforts toward Muslim evangelization. The reasons for this failure in mission must now be probed and resolved as the world today is coming alive to the presence of the Muslim religious community. In this revised and updated edition of the original New Paths in Muslim Evangelism, Dr. Parshall challenges the church to look with a critical eye at the while subject of Muslim evangelism, to forsake former presuppositions, and to become conscious of God speaking in a new and fresh manner – not in regard to His changeless Word – but in areas of extra-biblical methodology.
	Category: Books Title:  The Camel – How Muslims are Coming to Faith in Christ! Author(s):  Kevin Greeson Description:  The secret of the camel is out…Muslims are coming to faith in Christ! A popular Muslim proverb teaches that God has 100 names, and 99 of these have been revealed to men. Only the camel knows the 100th name. Today, Muslims are learning the camel’s secret and discovering in Jesus Christ the Name above all names.
	Category: Books Title:  Waging Peace on Islam Author(s):  Christine A. Mallouhi Description:  How can caring Christians approach Islam? As relations between Islam and the West grow more polarized, many Christians are nervous about meeting Muslims. How can we possibly overcome years, if not centuries, of mistrust? Christine Mallouhi, who married into a Muslim family and has lived much of her life in the Middle East, suggests we should emulate St. Francis, who during the Crusades went to be with the Muslims and even shared the gospel with the Sultan. We should start by seeing Muslims as people, she suggests. “When Muslims are skeptical of our creed, confused by our message and wounded by our warfare, the most credible witness left is our lives. Muslims need to see Jesus, and the only way most of them will see him is in us.” Here is a book that gives history, insight and much of the author’s own story in offering the Prince of Peace to Muslims.
	Category: Books Title:  The Changing Face of Islam in America: Understanding and Reaching Your Muslim Neighbor Author(s): Larry A. Poston with Carl F. Ellis, Jr.  Description:  This book provides readers with a street-level view of the agenda and teaching of American Muslims, evaluates the Islamic faith and practice from the perspective of evangelical Christianity, and motivates believers to become involved in enriching personal encounters with Muslim neighbors. Did you know: That the Qur’an prohibits “forcing people to adopt a religious faith?” That Muslims supply correspondence courses for prisoners? That adherents of Islam comprise one-fifth of the world’s population? That the Islamic faith is highly personalized and makes few formal demands on its followers? That a “perfect world order” is outlined in the Qur’an? Why Muhammad is claimed to be the “great liberator” of women? Why Islam is considered “male” and Christianity “female”? This book provides answers to these questions and much more. After reading these pages, you will never look at Islam or its people in the same way.
	Category: Books Title:  Church Planting Movements – How God is Redeeming a Lost World Author(s): David Garrison Description:  Look what God is doing! “Look to the nations. Watch and be utterly amazed!” Today this ancient prophecy is being fulfilled in ways never before dreamed possible. This book reveals how God is turning millions to new life in Jesus Christ through the miracle of Church Planting Movements.

	Category: Books Title: A Vision of the Possible Author(s): Daniel Sinclair Description:   In A Vision of the Possible, Daniel Sinclair thoroughly covers practical whys and how to's concerning pioneer church planting among unreached people groups, with applicable discussions from Scripture along the way. It’s emphases include resistant environments and church planting in teams. It also includes the newly revised seven "Pioneer Church Planting Phases" which is widely used by mission agencies working among unreached peoples.
	Category: Books Title: Answering Islam Author(s): Geisler & Saleeb Description:   IAnswering Islam evaluates the claims of orthodox Islam from a Christian point of view, appealing especially to the Qur'an and the Bible. The authors, a Christian apologist and a former Muslim, provide apologetic answers to prepare Christians for ministry in the Islamic context.  ''This book is a theological masterpiece, the most lucid and comprehensive theological analysis and critique of Islam from a Christian perspective I have ever seen. It is invaluable as a tool for understanding the most serious religious challenge to Christianity in the modern world.'' R. C. Sproul, Ligonier Ministries
	Category: Books Title: Building Bridges Author(s): Fouad Elias Accad Description:   Building Bridges provides personal experiences based on a lifetime of understanding the Arab world as well as research and analysis of the texts of the Qur'an and the Bible to show the similarities between the two. This book supplies readers with the information, concrete examples, and insights necessary to effectively dialogue with Muslims. If you want to reach out to Muslims around you, Building Bridges will equip you to build relationships of mutual respect and trust.
	Category: Books Title: Building Credible Multicultural Teams Author(s): Lianne Roembke Description:   "Dr. Lianne Roembke of Campus Crusade for Christ International has completed a landmark study on multicultural missions teams. Based on her doctoral dissertation, this book is filled with significant data, relevant insights, and practical ways to help multicultural teams work well." - Dr. Ken Williams
	Category: Books Title: Encountering the World of Islam Author(s): Keith Swartly Description:   Encountering the World of Islam guides you on a journey into the lives of Muslims around the world and in your neighborhood. Through this comprehensive collection, you will learn about Muhammad and the history of Islam, gain insight into today's conflicts, and dispel western fears and myths. You will also discover the frustrations and desires of Muslims and learn how to pray for and befriend them. Encountering the World of Islam provides a positive, balanced, and biblical perspective on God's heart for Muslims and equips you to reach out to them in Christ's love.
	Category: Books Title: Eternity in their Hearts Author(s): Don Richardson Description:   IThe photograph on the cover of this book portrays the ruins of Machu Picchu, a majestic fortess in Peru built in the fifteenth century. Anyone who has been awed by its splendor will want to read how Pachacuti, the Inca king who founded it, accomplished something far more significant than merely building fortesses, temples or monuments. His story is yet another example of how the concept of a supreme God has existed for centuries in hundreds of cultures throughout the world
	Category: Books Title: Glad News Author(s): Samy Tanagho Description:   The author integrates all of the positive teachings in Islam (concerning the Christian faith and Jesus Christ) to help Muslims believe the Gospel and to see the divinity of Jesus Christ and the salvation He wants Muslims to experience. The book highlights parallel passages in the Qur'an and the Bible about the person of Jesus Christ. The supernatural attributes of Jesus actually compel the conclusion that Jesus is more than a prophet! Throughout the book the author presents God's marvelous, unconditional love for the reader and how God longs for a personal relationship with us based on grace and not on human works or rituals. This book is also designed to educate and equip Christians in effectively presenting the Biblical teaching to Muslims in a way that they can understand, relevant to their background, culture, and beliefs.
	Category: Books Title: Grace For Muslims Author(s): Steve Bell Description:   “Why should an essentially ‘benign’ religion turn some into ‘demons’?” asked a Muslim journalist. It is a question that is at the heart of the Islamic debate. Alarmist claims are made about these ‘demons’, while the possibility of a peaceful Islam is dismissed. Many are confused about the religion’s contradictory faces. Is it possible for Christians to relate to Muslims without being politically naïve or theologically liberal? Steve believes it is. He shares his own journey and reflects upon how he arrived at the crucial ingredient grace.
	Category: Books Title: I Dared to Call Him Father Author(s): Bilquis Sheik Description:   I Dared to Call Him Father is the fascinating true story of Bilquis Sheikh, a prominent Muslim woman. Her unusual journey to a personal relationship with God turned her world upside down, as a series of strange dreams launched her on a quest that would forever consume her heart, mind and soul - and put her life in danger. Originally published in 1978, the book has sold 300,000 copies and is a classic in Muslim evangelism.
	Category: Books Title: Jesus Christ or Mohammed? Author(s): F. S Copleston Description:   A Guide to Islam and Christianity that helps explain the differences - a unique analysis of the differences between Islam and Christianity.  All the major discussion points between Muslims and Christians are dealt with this book: What is the test of True Religion? ~ The Doctrine of God ~Divine Sovereignty in the Koran ~ The Doctrine of Salvation in the Koran ~ Was Jesus Crucified? ~ Islam's objections to Christ as Saviour ~ The Koran's differences with the Bible ~ Mohammed's claim to be Christ's successor 'the comforter' ~ The God of Koran ~ Mohammed's claims for the Koran ~ Christ is the prophet spoken about by Moses ~ Messianic Prophecy ~ The Claims of Christ ~ The meaning of 'Trinity' ~ The witness to Christ of the word of God and the Apostles ~ Is Christianity the invention of Paul? ~ The Resurrection of Christ
	Category: Books Title: Lifting the Veil Author(s): Phil/Julie Parshall Description:   IPhil and Julie Parshall understand the issues, heartaches and dangers facing Muslim women today, having lived among them for more than four decades. They bring a sensitive perspective to this thoughtful, yet sobering book that examines the controversy of female circumcision and proof of virginity, the heartache of arranged marriages, divorce, polygamy, and the status of women living in a male dominated world. This book will not provide you with easy answers but will prompt you to begin praying for these "daughters of Ishmael," and give you sensitive awareness to life behind the veil.
	Category: Books Title: Loving the Church Blessing the Nations Author(s): George Milley Description:   IRediscovering the role God designed for the church in mission is a critical issue facing the missions movement today. That role is to glorify God by planting churches among every tongue, tribe, and nation. Planting churches amid unreached peoples is a complex process. It calls forth every ministry gift and the contribution of every believer. Imagine a businessman, a construction worker, a schoolteacher, and an engineer all working together to support the development of a local church amongst an unreached people group in another part of the world. This book shows how churches can become centers of mission vision and implementation and so accomplish God's design for the local church.
	Category: Books Title: Ministry to Muslim Women Author(s): Love/Eckhart Description:   40 participants representing 16 mission agencies gathered to encourage and educate those who minister to Muslim women; and also to offer a challenge to think strategically and prayerfully about the task to which God has called them. Inside you'll discover: the needs of Muslim women, the efforts that are bringing Muslim women to Christ, and tactics to help cross-cultural workers cope with life in the Muslim world. Listen to these individuals share their concerns and their reports of the everyday lives of women seeking to bring glory to God by extending his kingdom on earth.
	Category: Books Title: A Muslim and a Christian in Dialogue Author(s): Kateregga/ Shrenk Description:   Millions of Muslims and Christians are neighbors and worship the same God. Yet they seldom witness to each other, and the issues they deal with are profound. Rather than an antagonistic interaction, Badru D. Kateregga and David W. Shenk pioneer another way--that of authentic dialogue between friends.In this book, a Muslim and a Christian attempt to witness and listen to each other. The issues they deal with are profound. Badru D. Kateregga and David W. Shenk open up the basic questions of the human situation and confront similarities and differences in Muslim and Christian responses.
	Category: Books Title: Muslim Magic and the Kingdom of God Author(s): Rick Love Description:   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, Love provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to encountering spiritual powers and expressing the message of Jesus clearly across cultures.  This book is full of practical ideas for establishing communities of Jesus’ followers.
	Category: Books Title: Peaceable Witness Among Muslims Author(s): Gordon D. Nickle Description:   This book provides a unique treatment of Christian engagement with Muslims. The author offers provocative, innovative proposals for drawing on the Anabaptist peacemaking heritage to develop a peaceable method for communicating the gospel of peace among Muslims.  For many centuries relations between Christians and Muslims have been stormy at best. What would happen if Christian speaking and action among Muslims flowed from the gospel Christians profess? That gospel is a song of great beauty, suggests Nickel, which deserves to be sung faithfully enough for its loveliness to be heard. And that is precisely the song Nickel aims to sing, as in eleven chapters backed up by an extensive bibliography he explores its details and shadings.
	Category: Books Title: Pathlight Author(s): Crossman/ YWAM Description:   Pathlight explores God's unchanging purposes and investigates how His global plan is unfolding in our generation. Designed to mobilize God's people to connect their lives to His Kingdom purposes, this eye-opening study follows five paths to examine God's work in the world from Biblical, Historical, Strategic, Cultural and Partnership Perspectives. Pathlight is being used wherever Gods committed people gather. Ideal for Sunday-school classes, short-term teams, church-based training, or interdenominational courses, this thought-provoking material develops global vision in practical and world-changing ways.
	Category: Books Title: Planting Churches in Muslim Cities Author(s): Greg Livingstone Description:   A biblically and culturally appropriate blueprint for church planting in Muslim cities anywhere in the world. The experiences of one hundred missionaries provide a guide to evangelizing and discipling.
	Category: Books Title: Price of Honor Author(s): Jan Goodwin Description:   In this astonishing book, the product of four years of living in the Islamic world, journalist Jan Goodwin examines the movement that is aggressively spreading a fundamentalist version of Islam throughout much of the world. Her interviews with Muslim women in ten countries both fascinate and disturb, for their candor reveals the movement's profound and often devastating effects on them. Maintaining that Muslims understand the West far better than Westerners understand Islam, Goodwin warns against the Western ethnocentrism that could jeopardize both security and energy resources. Instead, she urges greater understanding of "the world's fastest growing religion" and of its treatment of women, who "are the wind sock showing which way the wind is blowing in the Islamic world"--or as one interviewee put it, "the canaries in the mines."
	Category: Books Title: Send Me Author(s): Steve Hoke Description:   This book is a must for anyone looking for God's direction in mission. Listen to what these leaders have to say: "What could be more electrifying than keen guidance about the maximum role God has for you? Two outstanding authors lift this book above all others on this issue." - Ralph Winter, U.S. Center for World Mission. "I meet people all over the world who are volunteering to go, praise God! Here is a book that will help them get there.” - George Verwer, President, Operation Mobilization.
	Category: Books Title: Serving as Senders Author(s): Neal Pirolo Description:   Six Ways to Support Your Missionaries This key book makes the strategic point that the senders are as crucial to the cause of missions as the front-line missionaries. It is a book crammed with solid, exciting insights on a very important aspect in today's mission movement.
	Category: Books Title: Sharing Your Faith with a Muslim Author(s): AA Abdul-Haqq Description:   This is the book for you if you are serious about communicating the truth of the Gospel to Muslims. It is thorough, authoritative and it is written by a third-world Christian whose father was a convert from Islam.  It is the contention of the author that an effective evangelistic approach to the adherents of Islam must be based upon a study of Christ as He is found in both Scripture and the Koran. Christ, then, becomes the bridge between the two faiths. Such a search is, to Abdul-Haqq, the natural means of introducing the Savior. Having seen Christ on the pages of the Bible, he moves on to a presentation of the great issues of sin, salvation, and the nature of God as the final pressing points to raise in efforts to win Muslim friends and neighbors to Jesus. .
	Category: Books Title: Tent Making Author(s): Patrick Lai Description:   Those who are unfamiliar with the world of tentmaking will find valuable information to introduce them to the concept and to help in getting started. Designed to be a manual, Tentmaking is more than just an overview of questions and issues. This work will serve as an in-depth reference for existing tentmakers.  This thoroughly researched collection is the result of interviews from over 450 people serving in the 10/40 window. It provides a unique viewpoint on missions, sharing proven, workable alternatives to conventional missionary life. Tentmaking provides an important and much needed resource to this specialized area of world missions.
	Category: Books Title: Through her Eyes Author(s): Marti Smith Description:   In addition to the difficult adjustments all missionaries face in a new culture, women serving in the Muslim world often have other challenges new roles and identities quite different from their old lives. In an effort to support and encourage women entering or already on the mission field, Through Her Eyes shares the personal experiences of two dozen women as they reveal the nuances of their everyday lives as missionaries in a foreign culture. Some are single, many are married, and a number of them have children, but all provide a candid look at issues associated with living cross-culturally dealing with loneliness, learning a new language, helping children adjust to the new culture, maintaining healthy marriages, and balancing ministry and family roles.