Jesus in the Buddha Belt : Untold True Stories of a Mighty God and Messy Mission.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilder, Ben.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conversion--Christianity.

Conversion.

Buddhism--Burma.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Pasadena : William Carey Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the transformative power of Christianity in the predominantly Buddhist context of Myanmar (Burma). Written by Ben Wilder, it combines personal narratives and cultural insights to provide an in-depth look at the challenges and triumphs of sharing the Gospel in a region marked by conflict, colonial history, and deep-rooted traditions. Through the stories of four individuals—Aung, Bawi, Lin, and Tha Gyi—the author highlights the struggles of conversion, the impact of faith, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in missions. The book serves as both an inspirational resource for missionaries and a thought-provoking study for those interested in intercultural ministry. Intended for readers seeking to understand the complexities of religious outreach in Southeast Asia, this work underscores the redemptive power of Jesus and encourages global engagement with the Great Commission. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Jesus in the Buddha Belt

Table of Contents

Author’s Promise and Invitation

Part 1- Aung’s Story

Chapter 1- Unexpected Answer

Chapter 2- Divorce or Miracle

Chapter 3- Thant and the Crazy Christians

Chapter 4- Going Deeper: Trail Guides to Jesus

Part 2- Bawi’s Story

Chapter 5- Awakening

Chapter 6- Village Fire

Chapter 7- Love and Blindfolds

Chapter 8- Going Deeper: Becoming Like a Buddhist (to Win Some to Jesus)

Part 3- Lin’s Story

Chapter 9- Adoption

Chapter 10- Murder Plot

Chapter 11- Inside Addiction

Chapter 12- Going Deeper: A Prince, the Bride, and Jesus

Part 4- Tha Gyi’s Story

Chapter 13- Yangon City Lights

Chapter 14- New Friends, New Life

Chapter 15- Something Missing

Chapter 16- Going Deeper: Repainting the White Colonialist Jesus

Epilogue: Our New Friends Now and Where We Go From Here

Appendix 1- Discussion and Prayer Guide

Appendix 2- Insights for Mission

Appendix 3- How to Use Jesusinthebuddhabelt.com

Suggestions for Further Reading

Acknowledgments Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781645086468

1645086461

OCLC:

1514636629