Training the Global Church How to Better Reach Muslims, with Mark Brink – EM172

Mark Brink, shares about how his ministry works to better reach the Muslim community with the Gospel of Christ. Understanding those with a different faith can take time and energy, but for all to come to know Jesus makes the work worth it. Also, Mark mentions that the harvest within the Muslim community has been great, with many coming to accept Christ.Throughout the episode, he discusses how the Lord placed a burden on him to reach the Muslim community with the Gospel. By coming into contact with different Muslims or those working closely with Islamic groups, Mark began to understand God’s heart for them. Just like anyone else, Muslims need Jesus.What we talked about00:25 – Episode summary02:13 – Introducing Mark Brink02:45 – What brought you to this place?04:35 – Unexpected calling05:26 – A pivotal moment07:02 – Coming to understand the culture10:17 – Learning from the Middle East12:24 – Walking in the tension14:15 – Starting from the beginning16:16 – Doing Ministry Well16:39 – Approachable, lovable, and valuable18:20 – Training for local leaders19:56 – Partnering with the right people22:13 – The transformation of training24:01 – Taking the long-term perspective26:38 – Counting the costLord, lead me to the person that is seeking for truth, that You have started to prepare for me to walk up to them.31:31 – Internet and book resources32:13 – Contact info (reachingmuslimpeoples.com)32:26 – How to better engage Muslims34:26 – A way to support ministryResources & Contact InfoHealing the Broken Family of Abraham by Don McCurry (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)Seeking Allah Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi (Also available free from Audible.com, just for trying out their service. Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)Reaching Muslim Peoples