A Program of Advance for the Christian Movement in Thailand
A study of the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT) as it was in the 1950s
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A Study of Christian Mission in Thailand
Investigates the trends of theology of mission and their contributions to the church and society. The importance of mission work in the field of education which might have rendered some Christian ideals and values to Thai culture.
A Study of the Belief Systems and Decision Making of the Isan People of Northeast Thailand with a View Towards Making Use of These Insights in Christian Evangelism
The study presents eight characteristics of the Isan society which have proved to be obstacles, hindrances, or barriers for the penetration of the the gospel to the Isan. Finally, twelve missiological implications of the study are presented as suggested approaches for those working with the Isan people of the Northeast and other groups with a similar culture and way of life.
A Study of the Relationship Between Christian Education & the Belief System of Thai Christians
This thesis looks at the Thai Christian’s understanding of God. The influences of Buddhism, Animism, Brahmanism and the patron-client system of social relationships are each analysed for potential influence upon Thai Christians in their understanding and relationship with God. These influences are then evaluated from a Biblical perspective.
A Study of the Relationship Between The Commitment To Missions and The Growth of The Church of Churches in Bangkok, Thailand
This thesis examines the relationship between commitment to missions and the growth of the church in the Thai contex.
A Study on Church Planting Strategy of Korean Missions in Thailand
Relatively few Korean missionaries have been sent to Thailand and this is due to the fact that they lack a clear strategy and vision. They have sought to impliment the Nevius method in their church planting but have failed due to a misapplication of the principles in the Thai context. This Doctor of Ministry dissertation suggests a modified version of the Nevius method for use in Thailand
A Typology of Thai Conversions to Evangelical Christianity
This article focuses on typologies of Thai conversions to evangelicalism and is part of Chapter Three of Ed Zehner's doctoral dissertation, which contributes to understanding why people convert to such an apparently alien religion for Thais as evangelical Christianity.
Accomodation
Short article about the question of giving donations to the local temple for various occasions.
Additional Churches Needed Per Province
"The purple line in the middle shows the national average for Percentage Christian which is 0.60 percent. Provinces listed above the purple line have a Percentage Christian that is greater than the national average. Provinces listed below the line have a Percentage Christian less than the national average. If your goal is to plant churches in provinces where there is the greatest need for churches you would plant churches in the provinces listed towards the right edge of the graph. The province of Bangkok has the greatest need for churches by a large margin. The next five provinces after Bangkok are: Nakhon Ratchasima Ubon Ratchathani Khon Kaen Buri Ram Udon Thani If your calling is to evangelize and make disciples in locations where there are very few Christians than you would consider serving in the provinces listed towards the bottom of the graph. The six provinces with the fewest Christians as a percentage of the population are: Narathiwat Pattani Samut Songkhram Nakhon Nayok Lop Buri Yala Finally, you may want to consider working in a province where there is a great need for churches as well as having few Christians. In this case you would look for a province located in the right bottom corner of the graph. Provinces to consider would be Surin Si Sa Ket Nakhon Si Thammarat Ubon Ratchathani Nakhon Ratchasima Please pray that God would send laborers to these needed areas."
Allowing Jesus to Be Reborn in Weddings (And Other Ceremonies)
Write-up of a seminar given by Rev. Tongpan Prometta at the Isaan Congress II, Khon Kaen, Thailand, translated by Paul H. DeNeui talking about contextualization of the gospel by using things found in local culture: Wedding ceremony.
Allowing Jesus to be Reborn at Funerals
Write-up of a seminar given by Rev. Tongpan Prometta at the Isaan Congress II, Khon Kaen, Thailand, translated by Paul H. DeNeui talking about contextualization of the gospel by using things found in local culture: funeral ceremonies.
An Anthropological Approach to the Study of Leadership: Lessons learned on improving leadership practice
Much leadership training is predicated on universal views of leadership and based on cognitive methods. Drawing on his research of social influence processes in a Bangkok slum, the author challenges these ideas and argues that an anthropological approach to the study of leadership suggests training methods that take sociocultural dynamics seriously.