Muslim – OralityTalks

Engaging Muslims in Oman Through Orality-Based Teaching

Clay Burrows — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:33 +0000

This article examines the use of orality-based teaching as an approach for engaging Muslims in Oman with the gospel. Drawing on over seven years of ministry experience, it explores multiple oral strategies, including textual reading with discussion, spontaneous storytelling, group storytelling communities, and arts-based practices such as drama. Each model is evaluated for its effectiveness within a Muslim-majority context shaped by social and legal sensitivities around religious conversation.

The article identifies five key characteristics that contribute to the effectiveness of orality-based teaching: generating feedback loops, overcoming barriers to spiritual dialogue, enabling reproducibility through relational networks, creating safe environments for exploration, and fostering holistic learning through embodied experience. These findings suggest that orality-based approaches provide a flexible and contextually appropriate framework for both evangelism and discipleship. While not a universal solution, they offer valuable tools for mission engagement in Islamic contexts.

Building a Movement among Filipino Muslims

Jerome Cepeda — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:17:18 +0000

Jonathan’s heart for mission among Muslims, shaped deeply by his own life story, became the foundation for both a growing movement and a lasting compassion for reaching young Filipino Muslims for Jesus. His personal journey gave him a unique perspective on the urgency, complexity, and beauty of cross-cultural mission, cultivating a burden to see lives transformed through the gospel. Called in the year 2014 to lead a missions movement in Manila, Jonathan stepped forward at a time when such efforts were uncommon in his church. What he and his team built was more than a program; it was a mission initiative that required courage, respect, and persistence, intentionally reaching various Muslim tribes across the Philippines. Guided by the Great Commission and strengthened through strategic collaboration, they have focused on evangelism and discipleship for young Filipino Muslims. Their long-term commitment, grounded in relational engagement and cultural sensitivity, continues to foster spiritual growth, trust, and transformation not only in belief but also in identity, purpose, and community.