Urban Issues in Buddhist Contexts. This is the sixth volume in a series produced from the annual SEANET Missiological Forum held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It developed from a keen awareness that...[More]

Urban Issues in Buddhist Contexts. This is the sixth volume in a series produced from the annual SEANET Missiological Forum held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It developed from a keen awareness that certain urban concerns for evangelistic mission must be addressed in a unique way when viewed within the myriad and complex cultures found within Asian Buddhism. All authors included here write from many years of experience as Evangelical mission theologians, scholars, pastors and practitioners working within Asian urban Buddhist contexts. This book is divided into three sections with the first focused on foundational issues of ministry within the framework of Asian Buddhist cities. The second section includes four chapters addressing several contextual issues specific to peoples within Asian Buddhist cities. The final section includes three chapters on the topic of strategic means of evangelization found useful in specific Asian urban Buddhist contexts.[Less]

This is the fourth volume in the Buddhist World series which includes 'Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World,' 'Sharing Jesus Holistically with the Buddhist World,' and 'Sharing Jesus Effectively in the...[More]

This is the fourth volume in the Buddhist World series which includes 'Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World,' 'Sharing Jesus Holistically with the Buddhist World,' and 'Sharing Jesus Effectively in the Buddhist World.' Compiled from papers presented at the annual SEANET Missiological Forum in Thailand, 'Communicating Christ in the Buddhist World' delivers fresh insights from mission theologians and practitioners. The first four chapters reflect on the theological framework by which Christians can fulfill the biblical mandate to evangelize and transform peoples. The next five chapters consider the significant sociological issues that have arisen in the Christian encounter with Buddhist peoples. The final three suggest some strategic ways forward for effective evangelism in the Buddhist world. May this book challenge the international Christian community to find better ways of relating to and approaching people of other faiths![Less]

Orality in the Buddhist Contexts. 'Communicating Christ through Story and Song,' the fifth volume in the Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World series, presents models and case studies of communic...[More]

Orality in the Buddhist Contexts. 'Communicating Christ through Story and Song,' the fifth volume in the Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World series, presents models and case studies of communicating the Gospel through orality in Southeast Asia. With contributions from seasoned practitioners working in Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Philippines, this insightful book explores the Biblical foundations -- and the cultural imperative -- of employing oral tradition to effectively communicate in Buddhist contexts.[Less]

The Missional Impact of Extended Networks. If Christian mission in Asia and most of the non-Western world is ever to advance, it must seriously consider the importance of family networks. Far t...[More]

The Missional Impact of Extended Networks. If Christian mission in Asia and most of the non-Western world is ever to advance, it must seriously consider the importance of family networks. Far too long the strategy of a “one by one” approach has stifled the spread of the gospel, reinforced a highly individualized unbiblical theology and destroyed social relationships that might lead to conversation, conversion and social transformation. With this concern in mind, SEANET is proud to present another volume in its series addressing critical missiological issues relevant to the practice of mission in Buddhist, Asian and many other contexts. Our title, 'Family and Faith in Asia: The Missional Impact of Extended Networks,' attempts to issue a wake-up call to serious reflection on a highly ignored social reality in Buddhist and many other social contexts. The book is a resource useful for anyone wishing to study practical approaches to issues related to family and faith in Asia, particularly in Buddhist contexts for mission.[Less]

Buddhism is not a way of harmony and cosmic unity, as Westerners tend to think. Although Buddhism is a rapidly rising religion in the West, few Westerners know what Buddhism is like from the inside. S...[More]

Buddhism is not a way of harmony and cosmic unity, as Westerners tend to think. Although Buddhism is a rapidly rising religion in the West, few Westerners know what Buddhism is like from the inside. Steve, who made the journey from Buddhism to Christ, explains the Buddhist mind-set and worldview, and makes useful points of comparison. He sets out the concerns, fears, and stresses that Buddhists experience, and helps Christians understand what they truly have to offer.

Studded with stories, parables, and illuminating observations, this book is remarkably easy to read and told by an engaging and original guide.

“A groundbreaking book . . . I was challenged afresh and stirred in my heart to confidently take the next step in reaching Buddhists with the Gospel.” —from the foreword by Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, Pacific Rim Bible College, Hawaii[Less]

Learn about and pray for the Buddhist world. Stunning full-color introduction to Buddhism and the Buddhist peoples of the world.
• More than 200 prayer profiles, representing 18 countries [More]

Learn about and pray for the Buddhist world. Stunning full-color introduction to Buddhism and the Buddhist peoples of the world.
• More than 200 prayer profiles, representing 18 countries
• 13 articles introducing different aspects of Buddhism
• hundreds of beautiful, full-color photos
• list of resources, maps and statistics; index[Less]

This is the third book in the “Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World” series, written by Evangelical mission “reflective practitioners” who are committed to developing more effective ways to win...[More]

This is the third book in the “Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World” series, written by Evangelical mission “reflective practitioners” who are committed to developing more effective ways to win the Buddhist peoples to the Lord Jesus Christ. The opening chapter describes “The Changing Demographic Context of Global Buddhism.”; the next six describe some of the best models of mission approaches for reaching Buddhists; and the last four depict some past and present “people movements” or “church planting movements.”[Less]

This book (second in a series) contains the works of a group of Evangelical mission "reflective practitioners," who are committed to developing ways to evangelize the Buddhist peoples of the world. As...[More]

This book (second in a series) contains the works of a group of Evangelical mission "reflective practitioners," who are committed to developing ways to evangelize the Buddhist peoples of the world. As various forms of Buddhism gain popularity, this network tries to disclose creative approaches to reach them with the gospel communicated in culturally sensitive ways and with transformational impact.

The five major dimensions of a holistic witness among Buddhist peoples discussed in this book are: experiential dialogue, intellectual dialogue, biblical exposition, cultural sensitivity, and economic development. We invite readers to also read the first volume, Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World, which consists of nine papers that provide the framework and some concrete models of culture-sensitive "contextualized" witness to peoples of Buddhist faith. It will serve as a rich resource for those concerned with the issues raised in this book.[Less]

This book on Christian missions to the Buddhist world not only provides understanding of many Buddhist cultures; it provides culturally relevant ideas on sharing Jesus with Buddhists around the world....[More]

This book on Christian missions to the Buddhist world not only provides understanding of many Buddhist cultures; it provides culturally relevant ideas on sharing Jesus with Buddhists around the world. It truly lives up to the editors goal, "To provide the global church with knowledge and understanding of the Buddhist world and how to reach it for Christ."[Less]