Researching & Mapping to Reach a Nation - Thailand
An article presented at Lausanne 2010 describing the work of the Thailand Evangelism Committe and what they are doing to reach the nation for Christ
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STRINGS: MEDIA FOR GOSPEL COMMUNICATION IN NORTHEAST THAILAND
This article reflects upon the contextualization potential and use of the string-tying sukhwan ceremonies of the Isaan culture as a media for use in conveying the gospel within this culture.
Syncretistic Use of the Sinner’s Prayer in Thailand
Leftover baggage from an animistic worldview and a superficial reading of Romans 10:13 contribute to a magical view of the effectiveness of getting someone to say the sinner's prayer in Thailand
Talking About the Resurrection with a Thai Chinese Buddhist
A conversation with a Thai Chinese man highlights the centrality of Christ's resurrection in Christian faith and proclamation
The Christus Victor Atonement Motif Applied to Evangelism among Folk Buddhists in Mainland Southeast Asia
The thesis of this paper is that the ancient Christus Victor atonement motif is more relevant to the worldview of folk Buddhists in mainland South East Asia than the penal substitution view of the atonement. Many modern evangelistic presentations are based almost entirely on a penal substitution view of the atonement. Often these gospel presentations are also used in a mainland South East Asian folk Buddhist context. Folk Buddhists in mainland South East Asia incorporate many animistic beliefs in their worldview. The Christus Victor atonement motif emphasizes that Christ’s death on the cross and subsequent resurrection resulted in victory over Satan and the demonic powers. Evangelistic presentations which have a more holistic view of the atonement that include the Christus Victor motif would be more relevant to the worldview of folk Buddhist in mainland South East Asia.
The Difference Between Religion and The Gospel
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.
The Finnish Free Foreign Mission and the Origins of Pentecostalism in Thailand, 1946-1960
Article about the Finnish Free Foreign Mission (FFFM) in and the Origins of Pentecostalism in Thailand in the period 1946-1960. Article also speaks about FFFM working together with Ajarn Boonmark Kittisarn.
The Gospel Facing Buddhist Cultures
The test of this booklet was originally presented as a paper at the Asian Theological Association Annual Meeting. Part of the "Asian Perspectives" series.
The Importance of Printed Media
60% of the converts said that printed media played a role in their conversion. 17% mentioned an evangelistic tract. For every positive mention I ever heard about the evangelistic value of tracts, I am sure I heard at least ten negative ones in my life. Yet in Thailand evangelistic tracts were influential in the conversion of almost twice as many people as radio and television combined!
The Power of the Oikos
Sharing the Gospel through Relational Networks. If Oikos based evangelism is both a Scriptural methodology and effective then we need to develop an intentional plan and strategy for using these principles and methods in our church life.
The Search for Sincere & Pure Conversions
Short article about approach to assure the purity of conversion in presbyterian churches in the North.
The Significance of Phra See Ahn for Northeastern Thai Buddhists
Article about the Buddhist prophecy of Phra See Ahn and the coming of Jesus