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Other Cultures, Religions and Worldviews

Simple guides to other worldviews and religions

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    Toolkit for Working with Chinese 2025

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

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

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    Working with Western Europeans

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    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.
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    Ministering to students from Central/Eastern Europe

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

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    An engaging introduction to 2 major influences of the African worldview – the centrality of community and rural/urban lifestyles.
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    Sharing the Gospel with those of other faiths

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    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.
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    Roman Catholicism

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

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

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

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

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

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    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.
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    East meets West (Red Blue) Infographics

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    Yang Liu's popular graphics depicting the differences between East and West.
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    Cults leaflet

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    A simple handout that can be given to students to help them distinguish cults from mainstream Christianity.
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    Toolkit for Working with Europeans

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    Recommended books, websites, bulletins, videos, networks, etc.
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    Overview of World Religions

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    8 page document outlining the spectrum of world religions, the biblical view of other religions and the uniqueness of the Gospel. From International Students, Inc. ©1993, 2004

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    Is Jesus the only way to God

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    8 defense of the exclusive claims of Jesus Christ, from International Students, Inc. ©1995
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