"...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.
What Happens When Churches Focus on Community or Sundays?
Episode #03 – George Russ serves a diverse group of Baptist churches in New York City, helping them to stay on mission and multiply Episode Summary: George Russ, a native […]
Urban Missions as International Missions to Unreached People
Episode #02 – Chris Clayman went from Austin, Texas to England and Mali in order to get to the mission field in New York City. Episode summary: Chris Clayman, Associate […]
From India, A Missionary is Called to ‘Little India’ in NYC
Episode #01 – Pastor Boto Joseph’s journey from India led him to ministry in ‘Little India’ in Jackson Heights, Queens—the most ethnically diverse community in New York City. Episode summary: […]
"A VISION SERVES AS A BULL'S EYE AT WHICH A LEADER AIMS HIS/HER ENERGY AND RESOURCES."
Productive Leadership
Deborah Yakubu's lynching is eerily similar to that of Priyantha Kumara's death in Sialkot, Pakistan. Not only is this horrible attack symbolic of ...mounting extremism in Nigeria, it's shows the spread of deep hatred and mob attacks.
#Nigeria: The tragedy that should wake all people of good conscience in Nigeria is the fact that the stoning and burning happened within an academic environment that symbolises enlightenment, tolerance, and civilization. https://www.csw.org.uk/2022/05/13/press/5701/article.htm
Last fall, a Hindu temple was vandalized after an 8-yr-old boy was arrested and accused of blasphemy after allegedly urinating in a mosque. 22 of the... perpetrators have received jail sentences and fines.
#Catholic officials in #Pakistan welcome an anti-#terrorism court’s verdict to hand down a five-year jail term and a fine of 400,000 rupees from each of 22 people convicted for vandalizing a #Hindu temple. #ReligiousPersecution
https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-court-convicts-22-over-hindu-temple-mob-attack/97254
RAM's new sewing class has been immensely popular. 24 women are currently enrolled, but the Sablone Center only has eight sewing machines, which ...after five years of use are quickly needing replacement. One sewing machine costs $90. To help, visit https://buff.ly/3nPemUh.
“We want to live in this camp with a brotherly relationship and in peace with the Muslim Rohingya, even though they often deliver hateful sermons ...against Christians and other religions from the mosque.”
Recently, Rohingya Christians met with police officers at a refugee camp to discuss protection and relations with Rohingya Muslim neighbors. See: https://bit.ly/3wmcozv
RAM's new sewing class has been immensely popular. 24 women are currently enrolled, but the Sablone Center only has eight sewing machines, which ...after five years of use are quickly needing replacement. One sewing machine costs $90. To help, visit https://buff.ly/3nPemUh.