Are Discovery Bible Studies the Best Way to Do Discipleship in Muslim Contexts?

EMQ » April – July 2025 » Volume 61 Issue 2

A South Asian woman reads a Bible. Photo courtesy of IMB Photos

Topic: New Models of Mission

Summary: Many strongly recommend a particular method of inductive Bible study - Discovery Bible studies (DBS) –for work among Muslims. Based on many years of personal experience and interviews with others working with Muslim women in the Middle East, Spyker queries whether this is the best approach for discipling Muslim women. She promotes developing discipleship tools which are specific to needs rather than relying on a pre-developed program.

By S.J. Spyker

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