The Camel: How Muslims Are Coming To Faith In Christ

by Kevin Greeson

The Camel reveals the secrets of one of the fastest growing Church Planting Movements among Muslims in our time. When Baptist missionary Kevin Greeson found himself in the midst of one of the largest Church Planting Movements the Muslim world has ever seen, he went to these new Muslim–background believers and asked them, "How are you winning your family and friends to faith in Jesus Christ?" Their reply was, "Come, walk with us."In the months that followed Kevin learned how Muslim–background Christ followers were reaching their lost Muslim friends, and bringing them to the good news of Jesus Christ. He learned the secrets of the Camel, how to bridge Muslims from the Qur'an and into the New Testament where they could encounter Jesus Christ for themselves.The CAMEL is an acronym used to highlight four bridges to the gospel that appear in the Qur'an's surah al–Imran 3:42–55. The "C" recalls the fact that Maryam (Mary) was Chosen to give birth to the Messiah. The "A" reminds us that Angels Announced that even though she was a virgin, God would cause the Messiah to be born through her. The "M" points to the Miracles Jesus would do. And the "EL" refers to Jesus' Eternal Life. Kevin Greeson's The Camel tells the inside story of one of the world's fastest growing Muslim movements to Christ that produced more than 100,000 baptisms. Greeson reveals for us the inner workings of this movement carefully explaining its background and the Qur'anic passages that Muslim–background believers often use to draw their family and friends into gospel discussions and decisions for Christ. The book includes step–by–step instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, and testimonials from others who are seeing Muslims hear and respond to the gospel. The book contains an index, glossary, and helpful appendices of resources to guide you and your church in practical steps for pursuing a Muslim movement to Christ in your own community. The Camel reaches Muslims where they are and brings them the salvation God has provided through His Son Jesus. Discover for yourself how you too can ride the Camel and bring Muslims to faith in Jesus Christ.

Genres: Christian, Evangelism, Islam

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[C.J. Moore · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some helpful principles. Your knowledge of the Quran will grow. But missiologically, I can’t get behind a model that infers some authority on other religious texts. The likelihood for syncretism can only be higher when we try to preach the gospel using another religion’s authoritative text. I believe in bridging and remnantal revelation (utilizing redemptive analogies), but at times, I think this method, though well intended, is a bit unhelpful.

[Garry Ostendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great mission tool.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, and encouraging overall. I do have some theological reservations about parts of this book. But since I am not directly involved in Muslim missions (I read this book for a seminary course), I don't think I'm competent to fully evaluate or critique the author's position.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent guidebook for reaching Muslims with the Gospel of Christ. The most effective method I've seen for communicating Christ to them in a non-offensive way. The author wastes no time with long-winded details, yet he gives enough facts to help us understand the need, the obstacles, and the effects of reaching out to Muslims. I was surprised to read that a Muslim sheikh said, to a Muslim gathering, that nearly 16 million Muslims were converting to Christ each year!

Get this useful book to understand Islam, to understand God's plan for them, and to understand how you can be a part of His Kingdom work.

The website that supports and offers the book is at http://www.camelmethod.com

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great process! Good book about culture and background of muslims. Good biblical process that leads to Christ as Savior.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a great book to help understand the Muslim faith a culture a bit better. It also gave great recommendations on how to share Christ