Aisha My Sister
By Sally J. Sutcliffe
Solway. 270 pp. £6.99
ISBN 1 900507 44 7
'One quarter of the world's population is Muslim. At least 50% are women. Some live in the UK. In spite of that, it is still true to say that, like the majority who live beyond these shores, most have never met a Christian believer,' writes Sally Sutcliffe in the preface of her accessible, practical and challenging book.
How is the church in Britain responding to the challenges of a multicultural society? Sadly, all too often, mission is perceived as something that is 'out there'. Many churches give money and pray (sometimes) for missionary members 'on the field' and yet neglect the Asian communities in their neighbourhoods. Others are waking up to such local opportunities but, with no experience of cross-cultural relationships, find it hard to know where to begin. Either way, we need to read this book.
