BEHIND THE BEARDS AND CLOAKS - MINISTRY TO RELIGIOUS CLERICS

In many church planting situations, across agencies and fields of service, the men behind beards and cloaks are a neglected species. The "world" of the Mu'allims, Imams and other Islamic authorities is not usually penetrated strategically and tactfully enough in order for them to be confronted with the claims of Christ. These men often rule over unofficial sheikhdoms and emirates, and they are the most influential, powerful, and almost inerrant components of religion, politics and everyday life