Other Cultures, Religions and Worldviews

Recommended books, websites, newsletters, videos, conferences, networks, etc. Updated March 2025.

A basic introduction to working with Iranians, written in 2004. Links to additional resources provided.

A brief sketch of the history of Christianity in Europe and the church scene there today, plus some tips for witnessing to Western European students.

Highlights some of the political and economic realities, social pressures and cultural changes that shape these students.

An engaging introduction to 2 major influences of the African worldview – the centrality of community and rural/urban lifestyles.

Discussion questions & case studies to help people think through how to share the gospel with those from a different culture/worldview from themselves. A good introduction.

A brief (6 page) document sketching key Roman Catholic beliefs and how to witness to Roman Catholics. Highlights some of the complexities.

Identifies a few key aspects of East Asian worldview and culture, and suggests ways of relating well and communicating the gospel to East Asians.

A 29-page booklet outlining Japanese history, culture and worldview, with advice regarding friendship and evangelism.

Describes and illustrates a few popular/pervasive aspects of a postmodern view of the world.

A simple handout that can be given to students to help them distinguish Jehovah's Witnesses from mainstream Christianity

Outlines the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church, how it differs from evangelicalism, and how we can relate to those who come from this tradition.