Brandon has extensive experience living and serving among least-reached peoples in the New York City metropolitan area. His time spent in the Middle East cultivated a deep passion for diaspora Muslims residing in gateway cities.Brandon's websiteWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The Gap Between the Christian and Muslim CommunitiesMost Effective Ways for Churches and Believers to Serve MuslimsHeart for Muslims as a ResourceABOUT THE GUEST: Brandon lives and serves least-reached peoples in the New York City metropolitan area. After spending significant time in the Middle East, he grew to have hearts for diaspora Muslims living in gateway cities. Brandon is the Executive Director of Heart For Muslims, a mission initiative with a passion to love Muslims, equip the Body of Christ, and connect people for gospel-centered serviceHeart for Muslims TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:01:21 - Introducing Brandon03:25 - Calling to minister to Muslims04:39 - Journey from the Middle East to NYC and Approach to Ministry05:32 - ...interdenominational seminary05:43 - ...international students05:56 - ...studying abroad at Jerusalem University06:52 - ...teaching ESL at Bethlehem Bible College07:03 - ...connecting point on seeing all people as God's creation07:57 - ...the only difference was knowing Jesus08:39 - ...journey of repentance09:13 - ...began feeling a calling to serve full-time in the Middle East10:22 - ...heard of work with displaced Muslims in North America11:19 - ...neighborhood in northern New Jersey and it's like Palestine13:46 - ...very limited concerted effort to reach Muslims around NYC with the gospel14:11 - ...freedom to share the gospel in NY/NJ that's not available in the Middle East15:10 - ...protection for Muslims who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior15:34 - Executive Director of Heart for Muslims16:18 - ...vision for the future of the Heart for Muslims conference18:07 - The gap between the Christian and Muslim communities19:11 - Most effective ways for churches and believers to serve Muslims19:44 - ...lack of knowledge20:03 - ...focus on a particular local people group20:40 - ...Step 1: Pray about whom to engage22:10 - ...Step 2: Who is already doing work among these people?22:40 - ...the Lord will reveal needs23:59 - ...Step 3: connect your life to theirs24:50 - ...Connect and Live with People25:51 - ...Heart for Muslims as a resourceDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com