https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:02:18 +0000 Mon, 10 May 2021 09:47:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/challenge-discipling-converts-islam         In the period of the 1970s to about 2000, there were many discussions about presenting the Gospel to Muslims. Since then, a new challenge has arisen, namely, how does one disciple new converts? This article looks at a resource from Duane A. John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/challenge-discipling-converts-islam Mon, 10 May 2021 09:47:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/dozen-bad-ideas-21st-century In his blog, "A Dozen Bad Ideas for the 21st Century", written almost 8 years ago, Dr. Mark Durie sketches out 12 ideas that make it nearly impossible to conduct a careful analysis of Islam. John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/dozen-bad-ideas-21st-century Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:11:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/christmas-and-real-night-power-lessness In Islam, there is a special night called the Night of Power/Destiny (or in Arabic, laylat al-Qadr). In this short piece, I would like to compare and contrast that night with the Christmas Eve. What is laylat al-Qadr? John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/christmas-and-real-night-power-lessness Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:04:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/convince-exhort-proclaim-and-speak-boldly There is a statement floating around in mission circles that has been attributed to St. Francis. Likely he never said it, but lots of people like to repeat it. It goes: "Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary." John Span https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/convince-exhort-proclaim-and-speak-boldly Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:41:04 +0000