https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:00:54 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2015 22:44:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reformers-and-islam Some have called the age we live in an “age of terrorism.” The world is experiencing conflict between Muslims and Christians in a number of places throughout the world. Much of the conflict is driven by extremist Islamic groups and their ideology. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reformers-and-islam Tue, 26 May 2015 22:44:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-well-amongst-religious-diversity Two events have made me think about our changing world this week. One was a lecture at Redeemer University in Ontario by Dr. Reginald Bibby on the changing face of religion in Canada, and the other was a Mission Nexus webinar on the book “Our Global Families” by Dr. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-well-amongst-religious-diversity Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:48:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/dialogue-peacemaking In an era of growing tensions between religious communities, the rise of ISIS, the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and other conflicts around the world, there is a need for honest dialogue between our Muslim and Christian faith communities. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/dialogue-peacemaking Wed, 04 Feb 2015 14:49:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/dialogue-and-mission One of the questions that churches are starting to ask is how we can dialogue with our Muslim neighbors in a way that is honest and faithful? Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/dialogue-and-mission Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:34:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/wind-house-islam I want to tell you about an exciting new book called A Wind in the House of Islam. David Garrison, the author and a Southern Baptist missionary, traveled around the world recording Muslim people movements to Christ. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/wind-house-islam Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:25:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/love-time-terrorism The other day I paid a visit to our local Mosque. I emailed the Imam and asked for a time when he could welcome me to his Mosque. After some time (one postponed attempt) I showed up at the appointed time, just after the 1:30 prayer. The Imam welcomed me and I took off my shoes. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/love-time-terrorism Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:38:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/sharia-and-holy-spirit A recent headline caught my eye as I was surfing the internet: "Philadelphia mosque leaders try to cut off man’s hand – police.” The thief in question had been accused of stealing jars of money from the house of prayer after morning worship. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/sharia-and-holy-spirit Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:16:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/12-reasons-love-and-not-fear-muslims In the spirit of the 12 days of Christmas, I challenged myself to think of 12 reasons to love Muslims. Here goes and we will see if I can do it. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/12-reasons-love-and-not-fear-muslims Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:07:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/hijrah-and-cross-0 In his book, Journeys of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church, David Shenk describes three meetings experienced by a Christian college group in Israel and the West Bank. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/hijrah-and-cross-0 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:07:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/understanding-islam-loving-muslims I give thanks to God that I have been involved with Salaam Project for two years now. Salaam Project is a multi-agency initiative by the CRC to equip the church to engage with Muslims. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/understanding-islam-loving-muslims Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:15:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/mission-montreal I walked out of the train station and heard the familiar strains of French and English being spoken, sometimes both languages used interchangeably. I knew I was in Montreal. I was there to help support our CRCNA mission efforts through our partnership with Christian Direction. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/mission-montreal Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:51:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/new-paradigms-evangelism In the book, The Kite Runner, set partly in Afghanistan, the main character, Amir, discovers that his boyhood friend and servant is actually his half-brother. His father had a secret dalliance with the boy’s mother that was never revealed because of his father’s shame. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/new-paradigms-evangelism Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/be-or-not-be-insider I recently attended a conference on missions to Muslims. At supper I sat down with a man from a certain country in South East Asia. I asked him what church he attended. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/be-or-not-be-insider Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/quran-and-mission-church I have on my desk an NIV Study Bible and a Quran (The Meaning of the Holy Quran) translated by Yusuf Ali. I study them both. By studying the Bible, I hope to deepen my faith in God. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/quran-and-mission-church Tue, 09 Jul 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/divine-familial-terms-controversy From time to time I receive emails from concerned church members over controversial Bible translations. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/divine-familial-terms-controversy Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/terror-boston This is a telling quote, one that is of special interest to me and all supporters of Salaam Project. One of Salaam Project’s goals is to increase the engagement of the CRCNA membership with Muslims now living in the United States and Canada. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/terror-boston Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:48:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/christian-muslim-dialogue After entering the ornate offices of Al Azhar University and Mosque, our delegation from the Christian Reformed Church of North America was seated in the reception room and offered tea and Turkish coffee. Everywhere we went we experienced Egyptian hospitality that was warm and welcoming. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/christian-muslim-dialogue Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:32:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/jihad While my wife and I were missionaries in West Africa, our children attended daycare with a little girl named Jihad. At the time I thought it was a strange name (and this was before September 11, 2001, when Jihad entered the Western world’s lexicon). Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/jihad Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:01:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/quran-bible-bridges-gospel In Acts 17:23-24 Paul makes reference to an altar with the inscription: “To an Unknown God.” Paul then proceeds to describe who that God is, as he has revealed himself through his Son Jesus Christ. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/quran-bible-bridges-gospel Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reading-quran-second-time I’m reading through the Qur'an for the second time. The first time I read through it, I was in Pasadena California at the Zwemer Institute for Muslim Studies (which has since relocated to Columbia University in South Carolina). Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reading-quran-second-time Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000