Amy Whitsett

Winning Hearts Amy Whitsett

HOW DO WE INSPIRE INTEREST IN CHRISTIANITY in our non-Christian friends and neighbors? What does it take for someone to want to become a disciple of Christ? The key is found in Ministry of Healing p. 143: Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me." But what does this look like in a Buddhist context? This volume is a collection of papers presented at the 2015 annual conference hosted by the Global Mission Center for East Asian Religions which focused on the 'how' of winning confidence as Jesus did. Organized into two sections, the first half focuses on the principles of leading Buddhists to faith in God while the last half presents a number of case studies to learn from. As you read, you will find inspiration for your own ministry and will learn how you can be more intentional in developing interested and willing disciples of Christ. Winning trust is just the first step, but it is a crucial first step in developing interest and beginning the process of grounding new believers in a correct understanding and application of the Gospel in their lives.