{"product_id":"jesus-in-the-buddha-belt","title":"Jesus in the Buddha Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiraculous Journeys of Faith—and Failure \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if God was bigger than your box and had a unique role for you in his mission—even though you aren't perfect? \u003cem\u003eJesus in the Buddha Belt\u003c\/em\u003e introduces four new friends from Myanmar whose surprising encounters with Jesus—and the real-life rollercoaster sagas that follow—show that God is bigger than we imagine and can use us despite our imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith unflinching honesty, a former Buddhist monk, a comfortable Christian, and two urban immigrants recount gut-wrenching battles with family, society, and their own misconceptions, risking everything to follow Jesus in the war-torn epicenter of Buddhism. These true stories pull back the curtain on racial tension, murder, betrayal—and the miraculous ways God is working among Buddhists despite them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Wilder’s riveting storytelling and two decades of on-the-ground insight make this an illuminating page-turner that will inform your prayers, deepen your faith, and help you share the gospel at home or abroad. \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e1eWxKBR_eQ?si=0LMkcgL-i3FQ0piX\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Untold True Stories of a Mighty God and Messy Mission[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Ben Wilder [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 236 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2025 [\/PUBLISHYEAR]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Example often speaks louder than precept.” That adage is certainly proven true in Jesus in the Buddha Belt. Ben Wilder possesses a powerful gift for combining both precept and example as he shares true accounts of Christ’s transforming power in the deceptive environment of Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eTom Elliff, DMin\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer President, International Mission Board\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHave you ever had coffee with a village-dweller who lived knowing only the desperate self-effort and idol worship of Buddhism and whose only hope for the future is coming from the teachings of spirit appeasing, saffron-robed monks? Probably not. Ben Wilder takes us into the heart of Buddhism for a deeply authentic experience with former Buddhists who have encountered true enlightenment through Jesus and have had their world turned upside down and transformed by God’s love. History is being made right now in the Buddhist world. Come have your eyes opened to both the incredible challenges and the mind-blowing miracles of God’s work in this final frontier of missions, the Buddhist Belt. My family has been serving Jesus in the Buddhist world for over fifteen years, and this book was still deeply insightful and inspiring for me. I know it will be for you too!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePull up a chair and find a hot cup of milk tea for a window into a world you might know anything about, but as a follower of Jesus are being invited to engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJohn Hogan\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeader, Golden Shores Initiative Leader\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus in the Buddha Be\u003c\/i\u003elt drew me into a world both truly foreign and equally familiar. While I have served in church planting and missions for over thirty-five years, Aung, Bawi, Lin, and Tha Gyi guided me to a new place. They took me to the country of Myanmar and exposed me to the diverse geography, history, culture, peoples and religion of this foreign place. But on the familiar side these four share their stories with a humanity and vulnerability that’s New Testament like. They share fear and doubt, failure and persecution but also courage and faithfulness, victory and spiritual fruit. And through all of this, they pointed me to God and the saving grace of Jesus Christ for all the world. Their stories challenged and encouraged me and reminded me again of the Great Commission to make disciples of all peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eAdam Johnson\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmeritus Missionary, IMB Digital Evangelism Coach, Kavanah Media\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBen Wilder shares compelling and convicting stories of the lives and stories of people who are very different in religion, customs, and culture, than people in the West. The book teaches the hope of Jesus’s saving and transforming grace in the modern Buddhist world. Wilder teaches how disciples of Jesus can understand a Buddhist way of thinking and culture as they come to an understanding the truth of Jesus, and learn to love them above their own culture, bias and perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eIsrael Martinez, MDiv\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActs 29 Network Church Planter and Pastor Lead Pastor, Redeemer Church, Irving, TX\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHaving twenty years of personal experience and research in Southeast Asia, the author is a dedicated Christian missionary with a passion for evangelizing Burmese, and his remarkable storytelling ability brings readers into the heart of his journey. Through his writing, I've had the privilege of meeting Aung, Bawi, Lin, and Gyi, and witnessing their profound spiritual transformations. Ben's work shines a light on the incredible impact God is having in the Buddha Belt. Furthermore, he inspires Christians to engage in meaningful dialogue between Buddhist beliefs and Christian faith, fostering a deeper understanding of cultures, religions, and histories. His captivating writing style prepares us to pray for and share the gospel with others more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI am deeply moved and amazed! Not only is Ben gifted in writing, he is also a great narrator, able to completely bring readers into the life stories he describes, making them feel like they are there and feel the same. I firmly believe that this book will provide many valuable experiences and inspirations to Christians who are interested in evangelizing among Buddhist groups!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRev. Luke Zhang, DMin\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirector of Chinese Ministry, The Sowers International, Founder and Missionary, Europe Campus Ministry, President, The Hidden Manna Media Mission International \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6][TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Promise and Invitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Buddha Belt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 1 AUNG’S STORY: A Buddhist Monk’s Life Takes a Supernatural Turn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivorce or Miracle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThant and the Crazy Christians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing Deeper: Trail Guides to Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 2 BAWI’S STORY: Conversion from Christian Tradition to The Real Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwakening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillage Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove and Blindfolds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing Deeper: Becoming Like a Buddhist (to Win Some to Jesus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 3 LIN’S STORY: The Bright and Dark Side of Christian Mission in Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdoption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurder Plot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside Addiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing Deeper: A Prince, the Bride, and Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 4 THA GYI’S STORY: Unprecedented Opportunity in the Urban Youth Scene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYangon City Lights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Friends, New Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething Missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing Deeper: Repainting the White Colonialist Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Joining God’s Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Discussion and Prayer Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Insights for Mission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: How to Use Jesusinthebuddhabelt.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":52507027374311,"sku":"ilc1787300004728","price":9.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":52507027407079,"sku":"phx1787300004729","price":8.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1110\/6791\/files\/jesus-in-the-buddha-belt_1.jpg?v=1787300010","url":"https:\/\/streetcladfashion.shop\/products\/jesus-in-the-buddha-belt","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}