Contextualized Muslim Evangelism in Ethiopia

Many churches assume a universal approach to evangelism that disregards the particular needs of the people being reached. In this study, Dr. Tsegaab Tadesse Tantu develops a contextualized approach of sharing the gospel for Ethiopian churches evangelizing to Muslim communities in the Arsi and Bale regions. Engaging in rigorous research, Tantu conducted interviews with key church and ministry leaders to explore the challenges and triumphs of evangelism in the region. While there are church plants and many finding faith, a discrepancy remains between theories of contextualization and the practical work of the church. Tantu develops a holistic, relational, and critical approach to evangelism that goes beyond simple proclamation and provides readers with contextualized models that consider culture and worldview. Church leaders and mission organisations will find this rich resource invaluable for learning about cross-cultural ministry and inter-faith dialogue with Muslim communities and beyond.