Perhaps you are simply curious, maybe you even have a diversity requirement for a course–either way, join us for this eye-opening and wonderfully relational event.

For more information or to register contact kurt@goliveserve.org

1) 8am-12:30pm. The first event is a seminar featuring a global expert on Muslim issues, Dr. Don McCurry. McCurry is the author of such books as Healing the Broken Family of Abraham.  The seminar topic is “What Muslims are Doing to Jesus and What Jesus is Doing in the Muslim World.” This half-day seminar will be at Centerville Presbyterian Church. Cost is only a $5 donation and registration will be in the dining room from 8-9. Advance notice is appreciated (call 510-793-3575).

2) 4pm-6pm. The second event is a movie and discussion in Downtown Oakland. The film, Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think is based on a Gallup poll and is not a religious film, although the event is sponsored by the Muslim Association. Here is a link to the trailer for the film. Tickets cost $10 for students (they’re bringing in a big named speaker). It should be a good opportunity to learn some of the real statistics, hear a good discussion, and get a chance to visit a local mosque.  For more info and to purchase tickets go here.

To recap:

1. It’s short, so you’re more likely to read it
2. It has good introductory materials on the basics of Islam
3. Offers you cultural clues for interaction (although it seems a bit skewed toward Arab culture)
4. Even gives some possible responses to common vexing questions you could be asked

You can purchase tickets at http://ca.cair.com/sfba/event/inside_islam_what_a_billion_muslims_really_think-_bay_area_premiere

Among the many, many different seminars at Urbana, we want to highlight a few for you to consider attending:

World Christian Journey

• How the World Views Americans - Presented by a representative from the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, Middle East & North Africa and translated by one of GoLiveServe’s very own staff!
• Discovering Your Calling - Gordon T. Smith
• Cross-Cultural Crucible:  Character Development through Missions Steve Hoke
• Getting Prepared to Stay Are you considering a career in cross-cultural ministry?  Are you prepared to finish well?  Come learn the essential practices to integrate into your life now to equip you for tomorrow.  -  Bill Taylor and Steve Hoke
• Conversational Evangelism Tools -  Rod Pauls
• Postmodern Apologetics -  Larry Thiel
• Asian Americans in Cross Cultural Missions - Tom Hsieh
• Evangelism: Asian American Style - Dora Yiu
• Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents - Paul Tokunaga, Tracey Gee, Tom Lin and Kathy Khang
• The Integration of Faith and Work - C. Neal Johnson
• Using Your God-Given Talents to Engage the World - Brian Chan
• Calling:  Theology of Work and Vocation - Stan Wallace
• Prayer and Mission - Patrick Fung

China

• The Church in China - International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
• Partnering with the Indigenous Church - China Partners

The Muslim World

• A Christian Response to Islam – International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
• Sharing the Gospel with Muslims - International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
• Islamic Terrorism: How Shall We Now Live - Fouad Masri
• Silencing the Gospel: Voices from Palestine -  International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
• The Church in the Middle East - International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
• The Church in Conflict – Palestine & Israel Christians in Partnership -  International Fellowship of Evangelical Students

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73dwJikAC4