Thai Missions Digital Library

Article2003PDF

A PROLEGOMENA FOR THE THAI CONTEXT: A Starting Point for Thai Theology (Article) by Taylor, Steve

The article explores the statement why "Thai are not interested in systematic theology’. The reason is most theology taught in Thailand is Western in origin. The problem is that the thought processes and epistemology of the Thai have generally not developed along Western lines. They hold different presuppositions and world view to that of the West. Furthermore, ‘local theologies which are directly applicable to the Thai mind and culture have not yet emerged’. The gospel of Jesus Christ can not yet be said to have become rooted in the Thai mind. This article discusses the necessity for develop of a Thai systematic theology.

Thesis2003PDF

A PROLEGOMENA FOR THE THAI CONTEXT: A Starting Point for Thai Theology (Thesis) by Taylor, Steve

The heart of the research is an extensive study of the Thai context in particular the Thai thought structure, philosophy, epistemology and system of belief. Data was drawn from materials already available and six interviews with prominent Thai thinkers. A method of approaching theology in the Thai context is proposed.

Thesis1999PDF

A Study of the Relationship Between Christian Education & the Belief System of Thai Christians by Taylor, Steve

This thesis looks at the Thai Christian’s understanding of God. The influences of Buddhism, Animism, Brahmanism and the patron-client system of social relationships are each analysed for potential influence upon Thai Christians in their understanding and relationship with God. These influences are then evaluated from a Biblical perspective.

Article2007PDF

An Anthropological Approach to the Study of Leadership: Lessons learned on improving leadership practice by Johnson, Alan

Much leadership training is predicated on universal views of leadership and based on cognitive methods. Drawing on his research of social influence processes in a Bangkok slum, the author challenges these ideas and argues that an anthropological approach to the study of leadership suggests training methods that take sociocultural dynamics seriously.

Research Paper1987PDF

Church Growth and Culturally Appropriate Leadership: Three Examples from the Thai Church by Zehner, Edwin

This paper contains case studies of three individuals who had a special impact on the history of the Thai church. The paper investigates the relationship between their leadershipstyle and church growth.

Article1996PDF

Churchplanting model and leadership by Swanson, Herb

Short articles about churchmodel within CCT in north Thailand and approach to leadership shift to local people.

Thesis1999PDF

Developing Emerging Leadership for The Associated Churches Of Thailand in Bangkok by Ngaihte, Ginnei Thang

This study proposes a culturally relevant strategy for leadership development in the Associated Churches of Thailand in Bangkok

Thesis2011PDF

Forming Effective Partnerships with Thai Christian Leaders in Church Planting by Chang, David Dao-Ming

This thesis investigates different types of conflicts between missionaries and Thai Christian leaders and provides keys to effective partnership .

Article1999PDF

Gaps in Beliefs of Thai Christians by Taylor, Steve

This article's aim is to determine the extent to which Buddhism, Animism, Brahmanism, and the Thai social structure influence the belief of Thai Christians and to evaluate whether our present system and content of Christian education (e.g. preaching, Bible studies, Sunday school) are sufficient to correct any problem areas. Of particular interest has been to study how the prominent religions in Thailand influence how Thai Christians understand God.

Thesis2006PDF

Leadership in a Bangkok Slum: An Ethnography of Thai Urban Poor in the Lang Wat Pathum Wanaram Community An Ethnography of Thai Urban Poor in the Lang Wat Pathum Wanaram Community by Johnson, Alan

A thesis submitted by Alan Johnson in fulfilment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the University of Wales on ‘What are the shared understandings that Thais in the target community have about the leader-follower relationship, and how are these understandings utilized and enacted in social contexts?

Article1995PDF

Pa Wan, Training School, Night School by Swanson, Herb

Article about Pa Wan, a christian woman and the first student at the Laos Mission Theological Training School