Episode Summary

Pastor Alfonse Javed shares experiences that reveal the need to love our enemies, support religious freedom, find common ground and love our neighbors well.He grew up in a Christian family in a Muslim-majority country, Pakistan. Then in America, he was shunned as though he were Muslim. Special Guest Host: Chris Clayman, co-founder of Global Gates Network and Heart for MuslimsWhat You’ll Learn:What It Was Like as a Christian Growing Up in Pakistan — a Muslim Majority CountryHow Urban Missions is Impacting Global MissionsAbout the Importance of Finding Common Ground to Relate to Image Bearers of GodBonus Content: Existence – Get a Free Copy of this Book with a SubscriptionAbout the Guest:Dr. Alfonse Javed, the Senior Pastor of 1st Baptist Church of Metuchen, has planted a church abroad, has been a missions pastor and has served as a missionary in Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.Born in Lahore, Pakistan — the son of a pastor — Pastor Javed began serving in church at a young age. He has served as a missionary in Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. He has also planted a church in Greece. In the 1990s, a providential relationship formed when Calvary Baptist Church started supporting his ministry efforts; he would later serve as the missions pastor of that congregation. Eventually, in 2009, he moved to New York with a new vision — mobilizing churches to engage Muslims in the NYC metro area.Dr. Javed’s advanced theological training is from the Greek Bible College, Davis College and Liberty University. He has earned three undergraduate, three graduate, and three doctoral degrees. His dissertations have explored various subjects from religious influence on the American school system to evangelism and church planting, to Islamic madrases and the treatment that Muslims students have received in the post 9/11 New York City school system. He maintains a blog, www.alfonsejaved.com, and is the author of The Muslim Next Door: A Practical Guide for Evangelism and Discipleship. Dr. Javed and his wife, Sarah, have four children. Scripture Related to Episode:Matthew 5: 44; Loving and Blessing Your EnemyMatthew 22: 39, John 13: 34; Loving Your NeighborExodus 22: 21; Leviticus 19: 33-34; Do Not Mistreat the ForeignerGenesis 1:26-28; All People Are Made in the Image of GodJohn 3: 16-17; Jesus Died to Bring SalvationMatthew 5:13-16; A City Proclaiming Christ1 Corinthians 9: 19-23; Finding Common GroundLinks Related to Episode:alfonsejaved.comAlfonse Javed, AuthorAlfonse Javed - TwitterHeart for MuslimsChris Clayman, AuthorTimestamped Show Notes:01:34 - Turning the Tables with Chris Clayman 01:57 - Topic: From Hatred to Love for Muslims 02:26 - Chris Clayman and Global Gates 03:07 - Married with 4 under 5 03:47 - Growing Up in a Muslim-Majority Country 04:24 - 1980's Pakistani Policies toward Non-Muslims 06:46 - Persecution in Pakistan 07:19 - Non-Muslims' Lives Seen as Insignificant 08:06 - Anger toward God 08:31 - Love for Muslims 09:41 - Violent Attack on Church in Pakistan 10:12 - Desire for Revenge 10:35 - God's Protection in the midst of Violent Attack 11:40 - Hostility in America 12:53 - Pursuing Love of Christ 15:53 - NYC after 9-11 16:15 - Starting the Heart for Muslims Conference 19:41 - Jesus has a Heart for Muslims 20:36 - The Power of Proximity 21:50 - Why Do Muslims Usually Come to Christ? 22:28 - Starting Our Urban Voices Podcast 25:17 - Giving Voice to Urban Stories 27:03 - Christian Immigrants Reviving Churches in America 27:21 - Distinctives of Urban Ministry 29:25 - God is Moving in Cities Today 31:53 - What is a 4th Era of Missions? 34:18 - Uniqueness of Muslim Ministry in Cities 36:14 - Open Doors in Cities for the Gospel to Reach the World 38:42 - Connecting with People from Different Cultures 41:37 - Finding Common Ground 45:38 - Contact Alfonse Javed and Finding His Books 46:32 - Knock, Knock Did you appreciate this podcast? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.comListen to Our Urban Voices
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