SIMS: Strategic Institute of Muslim Studies

The Strategic Institute of Muslim Studies is for missions leaders, strategists, seasoned missionaries, and missionary candidates who want to increase their knowledge and sharpen their skills in ministry to Muslims.

The four-week intensive format includes four one-week courses by four key speakers, a variety of essential supplementary classes, and time for interaction and strategic consultation.

Key Speakers and topics for SIMS 2012:

Week 1:

Don McCurry – Stepping Stones to Eternity: Jesus from the Quran to the Bible

Week 2:

John Gilchrist – Apologetics

1. The Authenticity and Authority of the Bible
2. The Collection and Sources of the Qur’an
3. The Qur’an and the Historical Jesus
4. Allah or the Triune God?
5. Biblical Prophecies: To Jesus or Muhammad?

Week 3:

Tat Stewart – Evangelism and Discipleship among Muslims

Week 4:

Georges Houssney and Bill Nikides – Church Planting