A Kingdom View: Helping Muslim Neighbors to Understand and Know Jesus
June 24 - 27, 2026
Please join us as we learn to help Muslims gain an accurate understanding of Jesus. Our aim is to foster movements to Jesus from among Muslims. We focus on Muslim peoples, but the biblical principles also apply to Hindus, Buddhists, Mormons, practicing Jews, and others. The conference presenters have over 90 years of cumulative experience living and working around the world. Our purpose is to bring together Jesus-followers to learn biblical principles of communicating Jesus and his message and to discover what the Qur’an says that can be used as bridges to Jesus and the Bible so that attendees are equipped to win Muslims to Jesus. This conference is an outstanding learning and networking opportunity.
We examine biblical principles and learn practical tools that facilitate Jesus movements. Individual pre-study of six biblical cross-cultural subject areas is essential, as these topics are the foundation of the conference. For each study, there will be group discussion and a presentation to summarize the major points and principles. The subjects of the studies are:
1. Introduction to the kingdom of God paradigm of the gospel
2. Learning ministry from Jesus
3. The gospel and Jewish religious identity
4. The mobility of the gospel and the importance of “remaining”
5. Becoming like: Paul’s ministry principles in different cultures
6. Cultural communication: lessons from Acts
In addition, we present the following:
1. Understanding Muslims, Islamic terms, Islamic world view, dark traditions, identity and practice, the Prophet Muhammad
2. A biblical perspective of Hagar and Ishmael
3. Prayer and prayer warfare; encountering and countering demonic forces
4. How to answer five major objections of Muslims to Jesus and the Bible
5. How to use the Qur'an as a bridge to the Bible
6. How to talk about Jesus from the Bible and the Qur'an in a way that Muslims understand
7. How to use storying, including making our personal testimony understandable to Muslims
8. Biblical principles of community in new cultural settings (a study of ekklesia and oikos).
There will be times of hearing about God’s ongoing work; insights from Muslim background followers of Jesus; and exposure to some of the best Arabic/English topical studies from the Qur'an (prepared by one of the leading Arabists in the world).
This conference is an invaluable resource for anyone who relates to lost people. The networking and "iron-sharpening-iron" is electric!
Registration Information Common Ground
June 24 - 27, 2026
Hosted by Common Ground Consultants at
Woodale Church
6630 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Cost: $299 per individual / $399 per married couple. Alumni and student discounted rates are available and displayed during the registration process. Contact Common Ground office for group rates.
(Registration cost includes workbook with lecture notes, meeting rooms, lunch, beverage service, and snack breaks. Accommodations, breakfast, dinner, and travel expenses are not included in the conference fee.)
To Register: Click on the following link - Registration - or call the Common Ground office (952-926-7300).
To Register as a Group: We offer a group discount for 7 or more (Groups will not be eligible for other discounts). Groups should contact the Common Ground office for instructions on how to register as a group (call 952-926-7300 or email cgpartnering@gmail.com for details).
Schedule:
Wednesday June 24 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday June 25 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday June 26 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday June 27 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Please plan to attend the entire conference. The presentations, studies, and training activities are progressive, each one building on the other. During our time we will focus on Jesus and His Kingdom, and we’ll share field-tested tools to help present Jesus respectfully and effectively within Islamic contexts.
Travel: The Minneapolis International Airport is located about 20 minutes from the conference location. Please note that transportation to and from the airport is not included in the conference fee.
Hotel – You may get the best rate if you book through one of the online travel services.
Booking.com, hotels.com, and kayak.com are some online travel services.
Questions: Email cgpartnering@gmail.com or call the Common Ground office at (952) 926-7300.
