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Item A survey on members' perception of Faith Cathedral Church on Muslim evangelism and its implications for mission.(2014-04-07) Kitur, Catherine ChepkiruiThe purpose of this research was to find out and explain the members' perception of Faith Cathedral Church on Muslim evangelism. The study also sought to identify contributing factors to that perception with the view to help the church develop practical approaches toward Muslim evangelism. Interview questions were employed in collection of data. The study of documents was also done. Emphasis was placed on information gleaned from the interviews because perception is about peoples' opinion and attitude. An interview guide was used in order to generate information from the respondents. The following groups were interviewed: church leaders including the senior pastor and some sampled members of the congregation. In order to achieve the objectives of this research, the following questions were posited which gave direction to the research efforts: 1. How do the members of Faith Cathedral Church perceive Muslim Evangelism? 2. What factors contribute to the perception of the church members on Muslim Evangelism in relation to mission? 3. What are the practical approaches that can be used by the Church for Muslim evangelism? First, the research findings showed that the degree of awareness was a key factor that influenced members' perception of Muslim evangelism as well as methods of approach. Secondly, there are secondary factors that contributed positively and negatively toward Muslim evangelism. These contributing factors determined the extent of members' involvement in Muslim evangelism. Those who had increased awareness of Islam had positive view. They were characterized by compassion, love, commitment and patience as they gave themselves to do open air meeting, door-to door evangelism, and giving out tracts in order to enable Muslim neighbours or friends to hear the Good News. But those who had little knowledge of Islam were overwhelmed by fear, threats, terrorists and feelings of inadequacy, hence saw Muslim evangelism as a risk undertaking and very hard. As a result they took no action so as to win Muslims for Christ. Thus, right attitude or perception in any mission pursuit is vital.