Peanut Gallery: People are most open to the Gospel when they are experiencing crisis (e.g. death of a loved one) or change (e.g. transition to a new community). Both of these conditions apply to Middle Eastern and African refugees traveling through Istanbul and Athens in search of a better life in the West. Dr Dwight Ekholm (Entrust)  discusses ministry opportunities in Athens with these refugees. Fascinating insights into God at work in the Middle East.

Notice how Dr Ekholm carefully avoids identifying specific people and places. Evangelism in the Middle East is a dangerous business.

Special thanks to agnus dei for bringing this interview to our attention. Please check out the “Agnus Dei” blog here.

Published on Apr 23, 2013

Dr. Darrell Bock at Dallas Theological Seminary

In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Bock and Dr. Ekholm discuss Dr. Ekholm’s work with refugees in Europe and the opportunities for ministering to Muslims in a Western, secular context.

http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/musl…
00:00 Dr. Ekholm’s Ministry in Greece
9:05 European Concerns Regarding Open Borders, Immigrants and Refugees
13:57 Dr. Ekholm’s Ministry in the Middle East
18:59 What Draws Muslims to the Gospel?
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22:11 Issues in Ministering to People From Islamic Backgrounds
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27:09 Teaching New Believers How to Study the Bible
30:13 Is There a Particular Gospel that Draws Muslims the Most?
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