Publisher's Synopsis
HOW DO WE INSPIRE INTEREST INCHRISTIANITY in our non-Christianfriends and neighbors? What does it takefor someone to want to become a disciple ofChrist? The key is found in Ministry of Healing p. 143: Christ's method alone will give true successin reaching the people. The Saviour mingledwith men as one who desired their good. Heshowed His sympathy for them, ministered totheir needs, and won their confidence. ThenHe bade them, "Follow Me."But what does this look like in a Buddhist context?This volume is a collection of papers presented atthe 2015 annual conference hosted by the GlobalMission Center for East Asian Religions whichfocused on the 'how' of winning confidence asJesus did. Organized into two sections, the first halffocuses on the principles of leading Buddhists tofaith in God while the last half presents a numberof case studies to learn from.As you read, you will find inspiration for yourown ministry and will learn how you can be moreintentional in developing interested and willingdisciples of Christ. Winning trust is just the firststep, but it is a crucial first step in developinginterest and beginning the process of groundingnew believers in a correct understanding andapplication of the Gospel in their lives.
