I recently had the opportunity to return to the University of Southampton Christian Union (CU) and participate in their Friday night session, running an evening of training for them. The topic they asked me to address was “How to talk about Jesus with your Muslim friends.” It was a very practical session focused on fostering positive spiritual conversations with Muslims. We explored how to initiate these discussions, tackled common questions Muslims often have about Christianity, and discussed effective ways to respond. The session concluded with a Q&A segment, which was engaging and insightful.
A personal highlight was meeting six or seven students from the CU who were particularly passionate about sharing Jesus with their Muslim friends. After the session, they approached me with numerous questions, and we had a wonderful conversation for over half an hour. It was encouraging to see their enthusiasm and understanding grow. This is especially significant because Southampton has a large Muslim student population, and these CU members are keen to reach out and serve them.
The Southampton CU is a vibrant and sizable community, sometimes gathering over 100 students for their Friday night sessions. Although attendance was lower this time, it was for a good reason—the CU is preparing for The Mark Drama, an excellent initiative that many members were involved in organising for campus performances. Having worked with this CU multiple times over the years, including during their events week a few years ago, it was great to reconnect and support them in their mission to share the Gospel in Southampton.
