With it's emphasis on meditation, morality, ceremonial purity, peace and ethics, Buddhism appears to most Westerners to be non-threatening. But in recent decades it has experienced considerable growth in the West, claiming in excess of 1.25 billion adherents worldwide. It is the third largest religion in the world, and has become one of the fastest growing.

As the twenty-first century unfolds, interaction between Buddhism and Christianity will increase. But while Christians and Buddhists mix freely across the globe, they often do not clearly understand each other.

Whether you are travelling on business to Buddhist countries or befriending Buddhists living in the West, this book will help you understand and communciate effectively with your Buddhist friends.

128 pages

ISBN 978-1-84550-526-4

If you go to the Wangfujing shopping centre in Beijing then you will find it bustling with shoppers and lines with expensive stores. Taking a break from the throng you can stop for a coffee at Starbucks or have a snack at McDonalds. These are all signs of an increasing ‘westernization’ in China but behind the scenes there is also a spiritual transformation taking place.

This book is designed to help you if you have regular interaction with people from China. It looks at Chinese students in detail. Why are they in your schools and universities? Where in China do they come from and what difference does that make? What has changed in their attitude to study? What is their lifestyle likely to be like? What will they think of you?

If you meet Chinese people at work, socially or in education you will find this an invaluable tool. It is also useful for those travelling to China for work or leisure.

64 pages

Includes an appendix with suggested further reading.

ISBN 978-1-84550-315-4

Jon has arrived in China to teach English for one year. Formatted as his letters home we hear, in a personal and relaxed style, of his struggles to settle into an unfamiliar culture where he is rendered illiterate and unable to communicate.

As he begins teaching and gets to know his students, we hear his experiences and interactions with China and its people.

ISBN 978-1-85078-815-7

170 pages

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The five years that followed World War II were the most significant in the history of modern missions. They saw the door close on nearly one quarter of the world's population as China, the world's largest mission field, came under communist domination.

Mission work had often been dangerous in China, but for over a century Western misssionaries had freely entered China to preach all across its vast regions. But by the end of 1950 all that had changed. Most Protestant missions had already withdrawn. Now the largest mission in the world, the China Inland Mission, realized that open Christian witness in China had become impossible.

But did the decision come too late? This book tells the inspiring story of their exodus from China.

192 pages

ISBN 1-929122-04-7

Churches are growing all over China. Under Mao, Christianity virtually disappeared from sight, but was never stamped out. Now we are seeing what is probably the biggest revival in world history. Statistics from the Communist Party itself show exponential church growth. The author suggests reasons, and outlines sobering truths that Western Christians need to hear. His book is full of gripping accounts of courage, vision and faith. Includes a province-by-province guide, maps, photographs and a timeline.

ISBN 0-8254-5999-0

288 pages

Hudson Taylor was a teenager when God told him to go to China. Though he was alone, broke and critically ill, he hung on to that goal and to the God who was sending him. Would God be enough? Danger and adventure abound in this true story of a man who dared to risk and trust.

Interest level: Junior High age through adult. Age 13 and up.
For readers of all ages.

112 pages

ISBN 1-929122-07-1

Sadie Custer was determined to spread the knowledge of the Word of God among the Chinese and other Asian peoples at any cost. In that mindset she abandoned herself to incredibly varied modes of travel and accomodations, especially in old China. She was game for just about anything, You will find yourself shaking your head in amazement as you read. This is a closeup look at a life lived simply at God's disposal.

292 pages

ISBN 1-929122-25-X

144 pages

ISBN 1-929122-08-X

The classic two-volume story of Hudson Taylor and the founding of the CIM (now OMF) hardcover edition. This detailed account includes many of Taylor's personal writings that express his vision, faith and frustrations. It is also an account of the miracles that took the young mission agency into the inland provinces of China. The first volume covers Taylor's life, the second describes the founding of the China Inland Mission.

992 pages combined volume 1 and 2

Size 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches

ISBN for the set of two volumes 9971-972-64-6

Steer has pulled together key events, character traits and spiritual principles that formed the pioneer missionary and founder of OMF. This is a very readable account of Taylor`s life, his losses and the God who provided for him.

"His life was impelled by a growing confidence in the faithfulness of God." -- from the forward by Billy Graham

375 pages

ISBN: 1-85078-408-6

Discover Hudson Taylor, a pioneer missionary to China, who suffered tribulation, hardship, poverty, and misunderstanding. But at his heart, he loved the Chinese people and learned through his misfortunes to trust God completely. Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret is a stirring biography that challenges you to live a life of faith.

288 pages

ISBN 978-0-929239-20-0

Husband, father, physician, evangelist, visionary and founder of the China Inland Mission - James Hudson Taylor lived his life for God with intention and purpose. In the process, God revealed to him the secret to joy and satisfaction, no matter what circumstances surrounded him.

In the course of his life Talor knew poverty, hardship, loss, frustration and the difficulties of ministering in the challenging country of China. He knew that he could fully and completely trust and depend upon God to meet his every need, all the time, no matter how insurmountable the obstacles appeared.

194 pages

ISBN 1-929122-32-2

232 pages

ISBN 9971-972-68-9

This guide is based on interviews with Christians working among the Kham.

A cooperative project of Caleb Resources (Pioneers) and OMF International

32 pages, full color

ISBN 978-1-929122-36-3

"This booklet is a short reflection on the life and leadership of D E Hoste who succeeded Hudson Taylor as leader of China Inland Mission (now the Overseas Missionary Fellowship [OMF International]) and led this movement for over 30 years."

"The title comes from the fact that Hoste was determined that his name and reputation would be subsumed under the desire to see Jesus get all the honour for everything." (Quotes from an open letter by Ajith Fernando.)

Size 4.25 x 7 inches

32 pages English; 32 pages Chinese

Bilingual: contains both English and tradidional Chinese text

ISBN 978-962-8402-12-0

J. Hudson Taylor's life radically changed the Christian church. His faith and godliness inspired countless believers to extraordinary faith and passion for Christ. He has been called one of the four or five most influential foreigners who came to China in the 19th century for any purpose, religious or secular. Few who read his story will remain content with the state of their own faith. His increasing thirst for God is contagious.

This new modern language edition of his autobiography is for today's believers - to discover his model of faith, obedience, humility and dependence on God.

155 pages

ISBN 1-929122-19-5

The Chinese government officially recognizes 55 different ethnic minority peoples within China, many of which have populations over one million. Others list China as having more than 300 distinct ethnic groups. This prayer guide highlights most of the larger groups as well as some of the sub-groups. Its aim is to encourage and nurture prayer for the millions among these minorities who are unreached by the gospel.

ISBN 1-929122-26-8

36 pages, full color

"Much of the spiritual teaching one hears does not seem to work. But I found that the Cross of Jesus Christ worked. I felt like a man perishing of thirst, to whom some beautiful, clear cold water had begun to flow ... I had so much to learn! It seemed as if God was saying: 'You are crying to me to do a big work among the Lisu; I am wanting to do a big work in you yourself.'"

James Fraser was only 22 years old when he abandoned a promising engineering career and went to China. At first sight of the Lisu tribespeople of Yunnan province he felt an immediate affection for them. For the rest of his life, he traveled on horseback over rugged mountains, laboring to bring the Lisu the good news of Christ. Packed with personal letters, insightful anecdotes, and riveting stories of missionary life in China, this superb biography by his daughter shines with God's constant faithfulness and power over evil.

271 pages

ISBN 1-929122-05-5

Paul Hattaway graphically presents prayer profiles of more than 200 Buddhist people groups around the world in this beautifully illustrated resource for intercessors, mobilizers, church missions teams seeking to adopt a people group, and missions strategists seeking to work among the least reached peoples.

Readers will learn about the different forms of Buddhism, where and how they are practiced, and what special challenges each presents for Christians who want to bring the good news of Jesus to Buddhists.

Paperback (6-3/4" x 9-3/4") illustrated with color pictures throughout.

484 pages

ISBN: 9781903689905