Bibles Hindu students may initially prefer paraphrased Bibles due to their narrative approach. While a Bible in the mother tongue may be helpful for some, it is normally not necessary. Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, by Sally Lloyd-Jones, is an excellent introduction to the Bible. Outreach Resources Jesus through Asian Eyes is […]
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DO…serve your friends unconditionally out of love—no strings attached. DO…be respectful and courteous as you learn about your friends’ culture and beliefs. Ask intelligent probing questions. Remember the answers. DO…demonstrate authentic spirituality, a clear distinction from cultural “Christianity.” Let your friends see the differences Jesus makes in your life. DO…share your faith story with humility
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Increasing numbers of South Asian international students are expressing curiosity about Jesus and the Bible. Praise God! We want to be ready to serve them and help them understand and respond to the good news. But many who are accustomed to working with East Asian students are unfamiliar with the different worldview and questions that
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Starting Points Pray for your South Asian friends and pray with them. Expect God to answer. When He does, you have an open door to share more about the love and power of Christ. Invite your friends to ask their Creator to reveal Himself to them. Use open-ended questions. Asking good questions and carefully listening
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Due to many misperceptions of Christianity, it is unusual for Hindu students to honestly consider the gospel apart from contact with a Christian friend or community. It is within that relational environment that they can understand the gospel and wrestle with their questions. Our goal is to build bridges: Relational bridges of relational trust that demonstrate
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Gifted Minds from an Amazing Nation We live at an incredible moment in world history and for the Great Commission. People from everywhere are everywhere. Your doctor, neighbor or co-worker may have been born on the other side of the world. A graduate student in cutting-edge electrical engineering research could come from an isolated Indian
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Books Evangelism and Outreach Answering Islam. Geisler and Saleeb. Baker, 2002. Engaging Islam. Georges Houssney. Treeline Publ., 2010. Understanding Islam and Christianity. Josh McDowell and Jim Walker. Harvest House, 2013. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus. Nabeel Qureshi. Zondervan, 2014. Cultural Issues Honor and Shame: Unlocking the Door. Roland Muller. Xlibris, 2000. The 3D Gospel: Ministry in
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DO…be loving, friendly, fair, and courteous. DO…be the initiator in the relationship. Take a personal interest in others, their culture and their nation. DO…make a distinction between true and nominal Christians. DO…pray with Muslims whenever possible, focusing on their needs. DO…ministry on a one-to-one basis (group settings for spiritual conversations are often not effective with
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Muslims typically have three objections to the Christian Faith. These objections question the very basis of our faith. As we engage with our Muslim friends we should know what we believe and how to respond to these objections in a loving a gracious manner. 1. The Bible has been corrupted or changed. Personal response: Ask
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Key Components of Effective Outreach 1. Personal Preparation – Muslim evangelism should follow the basic model of I Peter 3:15-16. Be Spirit-filled. Be equipped to give answers when questions arise from their interaction with your life. Always act with respect toward them as persons whom God values and loves (not as targets or projects). 2. Prayer
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