In the history of Islam, probably the most significant turning of Muslim people to Christianity has been among the Javanese of Indonesia. Their experience gives us special insight into principles of church planting among Muslims and implications for ministry among other unreached peoples. This article gives a general introduction to the Javanese story and lists some of the major principles of Muslim evangelism and church planting used to reach them, as well as some implications that are relevant today for anyone involved in an approach to Muslims.
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