Duane Alexander Miller shares frequent obstacles and lessons learned to better disciple new believers from a Muslim background. In Madrid, Spain — as an Anglican pastor, he co-founded an Arabic fellowship for new believers from a Muslim background. He shares insights from that fellowship, typical western churches and years of international ministry experience in countries like Turkey, Jordan and Kenya. What You’ll Learn:How Western churches can adapt to better disciple new believers from Muslim backgroundsThe benefits of 'stop light' discipleshipHow God is fulfilling the promise to bless all nations through Abraham’s seedAbout the Guest: Duane Alexander Miller has had the pleasure of teaching in many places including Costa Rica, Turkey, Kenya and Tunisia. Presently, he and his family live in Spain where he is on the pastoral staff at the Anglican Cathedral of the Redeemer and an Associate Professor at the Protestant Faculty of Theology at Madrid (UEBE).He was born in Montana (USA) and grew up in Colorado and Mexico. In San Antonio, Texas—he completed a BA in philosophy at the University of Texas at San Antonio then an MA in theology at St Mary's University. Later, he and his wife studied Arabic in Jordan. He helped found a seminary in Israel and then they moved to Scotland for his doctoral work. He’s very interested in the interactions of Islam, Christianity and secularism in modern contexts. Religious conversion from Islam to Christianity, contextual theology, and the shari'a's treatment of apostates were his main areas of research for his PhD in divinity. He’s also published research on global Anglicanism and the history of the Anglican mission in the Ottoman Empire.Duane Alexander Miller is the co-author or author of several books including, I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name and Two Stories. Scripture Related to Episode:Genesis 12: 1-3; Blessing through Abraham's SeedMatthew 28: 18-20; The Great CommissionLinks Related to Episode:Duane Alexander Miller BlogDuane Alexander Miller, YouTubeDuane Alexander Miller, AuthorI Will Give Them and Everlasting NameTwo StoriesTimestamped Show Notes:02:04 - Topic: How Can Churches Better Care for New Believers from a Muslim Background03:43 - I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name04:32 - Two Stories of Everything - Muslims and Christians Understanding Each Other04:48 - What Actually Works -- Addressing Needs of New Believes from a Muslim Background05:43 - Specific Areas to Support MBB's06:04 - 1. Looking at Finances and Patronage07:20 - Prayer and the Uniqueness of the Anglican Tradition08:28 - 2. Praying and the New MBB09:29 - Difference in Perspective about Prayer, Example10:51 - 3. Welcoming New MBB's - Obstacles in Church Care for New MBB's11:11 - Church Goers Suspicions of New MBB11:51 - What is Christian Community?12:48 - 4. Being A New Family for MBB's Who May Need One13:00 - Lessons from Pastoring an Arabic Speaking Church13:28 - 5. implementing 'Stop Light' Discipleship14:36 - Why Muslim Ministry After Care?15:35 - God is Doing a New Thing among Muslims15:50 - What If No Muslims Live in My Area?17:50 - Who's Actually Doing the Great Commission?19:20 - Contact Info and Buy Books on Amazon20:30 - Dad Joke Ahead: Eating SnailsDid you appreciate this podcast? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com Listen to Our Urban Voices