Lived Islam in Africa and Its Missiological Implications for Pentecostals

"This work on Islam in Ghana from a Pentecostal perspective is very welcome for a number of reasons. What makes this work stand out, however, is the spirit of mutual respect and less confrontational approach the writer recommends. This makes the work a very valuable contribution to Christian understanding of Islam and engagement with Muslims in Ghana and beyond. John Azumah, PhD Executive Director, The Sanneh Institute Dr. Komla's book not only helps the readers with extensive knowledge about folk Muslims but also furnishes practical guidelines for holistically sharing the gospel among them in a loving, wise, peaceful, and effective way. This book is a must-read for those sincerely seeking an efficacious method for evangelism and discipleship among Ghanaian Muslims and other Muslims worldwide. Caleb Kim, PhD Director of PhD in Interreligious Studies, Africa International University, Kenya With the awareness of the power-oriented religious context of Ghanaian Christianity, Dr. Nuekpe, with emic perspective, critically raises the significance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit for evangelizing the people of other religions who share the similar spiritual heritage. This is a timely study giving great insight into effectively evangelizing the people not only in Ghana, but also around the world. Chang Seop Kang, PhD Adjunct Professor of Missiology, Torch Trinity Graduate University, South Korea I have been pointedly informed after reading through the pages of this masterpiece of work, and I trust it will bridge the gap between the Christian community and the Muslim community. Reaching out to the Muslim world with the gospel of Christ has been made easier and simpler by Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe. Paul Frimpong-Manso, PhD Former General Superintendent, Assemblies of God Ghana Dr. Nuekpe's approach to this subject of Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana is interesting and truly Pentecostal. This paper proposes how this shared heritage can provide bridges for Pentecostals to engage Muslims with the gospel. His identification of the predominance of ""folk"" life among Ghanaian Muslims makes the work worth reading, particularly for people interested in sharing the gospel with Muslims. The book is a must-read for all Christians who seek to understand Islam in Ghana. Nathan Iddrisu Samwini, PhD Senior Lecturer in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, KNUST, Ghana Dr. Nuekpe provides deep inspirations for missionaries around the world. The author offers a concise and clear explanation of the history and characteristics of Ghana's indigenous religions, emphasizing their supernatural and spiritual aspects. This book is an invaluable work that not only explains the strategies and methods of evangelization in Ghana and beyond but also provides deep insight into the essence of the gospel, the right missionary strategies, and the direction to follow. Rev. Younghoon Lee, Ph.D Senior Pastor, Yoido Full Gospel Church, Seoul, South Korea In this excellent and well-written book, Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe has discovered the nexus of shared heritage that provide bridges for Pentecostals in Ghana to share their faith with folk Muslims in a peaceful atmosphere. The book is timely and thought-provoking; it will serve as a textbook for theological institutions and a resource book for all Christians who are concerned with Christian-Muslim relations in Ghana and beyond. Christian Tsekpoe, PhD Head of Ministerial Formation and Training, Pentecost University, Ghana"