"...THOUGH HUMAN RATIONALITY ENDS, THE DESPERATE NEED TO FIND OUT MORE NEVER DOES..."
Existence: Addressing Urban Skepticism & the Purpose of Life
Dr. Alfonse Javed
Born and raised in a Christian family in Pakistan and educated in the West, Dr. Alfonse Javed holds a unique perspective on culture, religion, education, and politics. His advanced theological training is from the Greek Bible College, Davis College, and Liberty University, where is a graduate faculty member. He has earned three undergraduate, three graduate, and three doctoral degrees. Read More.
PROJECTS
Organizations Dr. Javed has founded.
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PRODUCTIVE LEADERSHIP
What does it mean to be a productive leader? Nourishing your community through leadership produces fruit that can be felt by others, but being a true leader means nourishing your roots inward to hone your character into a truly productive leader. We are influenced on a daily basis by those around us, especially by those in positions of leadership.
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EXISTENCE
"Live life to its fullest" ... Is there all there is to life, purpose, and the existence of human beings? Buddha, Confucius, Aristotle -- all these and countless others tried to sum up the meaning of life, the purpose of life, and ultimately the reason for our existence in a sentence or two. This book invites us to examine our beliefs and rationality. If we gain the whole world and lose our own life, what profit do we have?
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THE MUSLIM NEXT DOOR
In today's world of conflict and change, no one can escape the reality that Islam is spreading very fast. Since 9/11, the Muslim population has doubled in the United States of America. Understanding Islam is the only way to reach out to Muslims in America and worldwide. The Muslim Next Door provides such guidance for churches and individuals.
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OUR URBAN VOICES BLOG
Thoughts on religion, theology, and politics.
"DISCIPLESHIP PRECEDES ANY OTHER ACTION."
The Muslim Next Door
OUR URBAN VOICES PODCAST
Christian narratives through diverse voices that impact urban ministry.
#17. Lies We Believe—Healing Trauma in the Lives of Christian and Muslim Women through Arts Ministry and Truth
Jami Staples discovered a unique approach to reveal lies and trauma that often ensnare Christian and Muslim women – same lies, different contexts. Through the Truth Collective, Christian women are […]
#16. Answering God’s Call to Afghanistan – One Woman Shares Jesus’ Story in a Dangerous Place – Part 2
Kate McCord lived in Afghanistan for 9 years after the fall of the Taliban in the early 2000’s. Today, the Taliban rules Afghanistan again. In this Best of Heart for […]
#15. Answering God’s Call to Afghanistan – One Woman Shares Jesus’ Story in a Dangerous Place – Part 1
Kate McCord lived in Afghanistan for 9 years after the fall of the Taliban in the early 2000’s. Today, the Taliban rules Afghanistan again. In this Best of Heart for […]
"A VISION SERVES AS A BULL'S EYE AT WHICH A LEADER AIMS HIS/HER ENERGY AND RESOURCES."
Productive Leadership
