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:00:38 - Introducing Brandon02:42 - Calling to Minister to Muslims03:56 - Journey from the Middle East to NYC and Approach to Ministry04:48 - ...interdenominational seminary05:00 - ...international students05:13 - ...studying abroad at Jerusalem University06:09 - ...teaching ESL at Bethlehem Bible College06:20 - ...connecting point on seeing all people as God's creation07:13 - ...the only difference was knowing Jesus07:56 - ...journey of repentance08:30 - ...began feeling a calling to serve full-time in the Middle East09:39 - ...heard of work with displaced Muslims in North America10:36 - ...neighborhood in northern New Jersey and it's like Palestine13:03 - ...very limited concerted effort to reach Muslims around NYC with the gospel13:27 - ...freedom to share the gospel in NY/NJ that's not available in the Middle East14:27 - ...protection for Muslims who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior14:50 - Executive Director of Heart for Muslims15:35 - ...vision for the future of the Heart for Muslims conference17:24 - The Gap Between the Christian and Muslim Communities18:28 - Most Effective Ways for Churches and Believers to Serve Muslims19:01 - ...gain knowledge19:20 - ...focus on a particular local people group19:56 - ...Step 1: Pray about whom to engage21:27 - ...Step 2: Who is already doing work among these people?21:57 - ...the Lord will reveal needs23:15 - ...Step 3: Connect your life to theirs24:07 - Connect and Live with People25:08 - 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