What Leaders are Saying...
"In his well-written and researched book 'From Buddha to Jesus' Steve has placed a valuable witnessing tool in the hands of the local church. I strongly recommend his book and suggest that anyone who comes in contact with Eastern religions should read it and have the information readily available."
Col Stringer (President of ICFM Australia & best-selling Author)
“This book has many great insights in it… I would use it for our Bible College students.”
Dr. Wayne Cordeiro (Pastor of 10,000+ member church in Hawaii)
Click here to read complete foreword by Dr Wayne Cordeiro
"A well-written book with a clear and bold testimony."
Canon James Wong (Anglican Churches Singapore)
"Your book literally hit me right between the eyes... You're absolutely right, modern Evangelism has strayed away from Biblical Evangelism. I found myself having to make a couple corrections. I had gotten away from dealing with the sin issue before leading people to Jesus. It's very plain to me now. I highly recommend that all ministers read this book! Thanks, Steve, for making it so plain."
Jim Kaseman (President of AFCM International)
“Upon reading From Buddha to Jesus, we were challenged, felt better equipped with the right information, and in many ways….corrected. We didn’t realize that we had so many misconceptions concerning Buddhism. Nor did we know that there are so many teachings of Buddhism that could actually assist us in presenting to Buddhists their need of Jesus as Savior.”
Tony & Patsy Cameneti (Directors of RHEMA Australia, missionaries to Singapore & Italy)
“Buddhism is a mystery to most Australians, yet increasing numbers of Australians are investigating it as an option for faith. Steve Cioccolanti has done us all a service in making the essence of Buddhism accessible to all of us. This book will be an increasingly important resource for those desiring to lift up Jesus, The Light, in the understanding of those who find themselves impressed by Buddha, the ‘enlightened one’.”
Pastor Allan Meyer (Senior Minister of Careforce Church)
"A truly enlightening and informative book on Buddhism with many references and comparisons to Christianity. This book is a useful tool to reach not only Buddhists with the truth but many others confused in the plethora of religions."
Tom Inglis (President of Psalmody, former worship leader of RHEMA South Africa)
(After a public talk based on the book) "Everyone I spoke to was very positive about the evening. Steve has a unique testimony and an excellent understanding of how to present the gospel to Buddhists and people in general. We will certainly have Steve back again."
Richard Kerridge,
International Chairman of ACMI (Associated Christian Ministers International)
& Senior Minister of Liberty Christian Church
"Pastor Steve's gentle way of sharing his insight suits the Thai audience very well. I was surprised by the response of the those who came forward. Many "old" Christians came forward as if understanding the gospel for the first time. What Pastor Steve shared was easy to understand, easy to use as a tool to share with friends. He has also broken some invalid preconceived ideas that Buddhists are closed to the gospel."
Yee Ching Wah (Pastor of Christ Church Bangkok and Dead of the Anglican Church Thailand)
"The surprising features of this book are not only the candid information about Buddhism, but also the way Steve intertwines this with the Christian message of hope... This is a book that would be of great value to any Christian seeking information about Eastern religions, especially if wanting to share their faith with a Buddhist. It would also be valuable and readable for a Buddhist person to understand their own faith, and to gain an understanding of Jesus."
Rev. Rob Isaachsen (Coordinator of Melbourne Pastors Network & Transforming Melbourne)
"A team of 5 American Christians went to Bangkok... The leader of the team had your book and was in the process of reading it when he gave it to a Laotian team member to help him witness to a traveling Buddhist monk. The Laotian Christian spent many hours with the monk who was walking everywhere and all over Thailand looking for truth. Within the week after returning to Hawaii news was sent from Bangkok that he had indeed turned his life over to Jesus! Thank you." Ray, Hawaii
Congratulations on the success of your book! My husband and I have been reading it and although I am a second generation missionary in Thailand (my dad arrived in 1946!) your book has brought new insight and clarified many things and is helping me/us immensely in relating to the Buddhists. So, Thank YOU and Thank GOD!
Marianna & Erik, Thailand
"The author not only reveals the true teachigs of Buddha, but superbly teaches many Biblical truths which are so vital for victorious Christian living."
David Pearce (missionary to Tibet)
"Many Chinese think Christians are boring and cannot be interesting. But the way you wrote this book reveals logic, the kind of logic that can convince a lot of Chinese people. It reveals Biblical wisdom that is beyond worldly wisdom. When I read how about heaven hell, I got a lot of wow's! This way of thinking is amazing! This book will change people's thinking towards Christians."
David Box (Property & Project Manager of Destiny Church, Melbourne)
"What did this book do for me? It gave me confidence that I had a strategy! It gave me confidence that the Gospel is relevant to Buddhists! Because we can start from a place of commonality, instead of a place of 'I'm right, you're wrong'. This teaching releases people!"
Tim Perry (missionary to northern Thailand)
"Many Chinese think Christians are boring and cannot be interesting... they only follow boring thinking or cannot think on their own. So the Chinese mark Christians as "religious". But the way you wrote this book reveals logic. There are lots of facts about Buddha, Buddha's life, and Buddha's laws. It is based on study and research. I can see many citations and you link all this with reason. This logic can convince a lot of Chinese people. When I read about heaven and hell, I said wow! This way of thinking is amazing! It reveals Biblical wisdom that is beyond the worldly wisdom. This book will change people's thinking about Christians."
Ling (Chinese IT professional from Fujian)
"A must-have book for those reaching the Buddhist field so as to be better equipped in having a good conversation with local Thais on their faith. The many Buddhist stories in it are bridges to relate with Thai Buddhist. I encourage all missionaries and workers in Thailand to read this evangelistic book."
Pauline Song, Singapore
"I especially like the practical examples of how to have conversations with Buddhists.... I even learned some things about Christianity that I didn't know before..."
Jean, Melbourne
"I am from Church of Our Saviour. Your visit has brought much needed in-depth understanding on how to talk to Buddhists. I have bought your book at COOS and it is indeed very insightful. I believe it will help much in spreading the Gospel."
Johann, Singapore
"This new book is really enlightening and interesting. After reading it you'll find it a lot easier to witness to people. Even if you think that it is not relevant to you because of the title (like I did) I want to alert you that you're WRONG, there's lots you will glean from this book. It's relevant to many people whether they be Buddhists, New Agers, Free thinkers etc. There are many people turning to Buddhism in the West everyday as an alternative to Christianity, and those people along with the others need this message. I strongly encourage you to get a copy!"
Zoe, Melbourne
"I started reading your book and couldn't put it down. My husband had been wondering where I had gotten to, and when he found me I was already up to Chapter 6. We really like the style in which you write, easy to understand."
Grace, Sydney
I am just writing you to thank you for sharing us your insights about Buddhism. Your book From Buddha to Jesus has been very helpful to us gaining insight on how Buddhist thinks. Our pastor actually used your book in our leadership group. And we gained a lot of insights from it. Thank you so much! I am Thai by nationality but my race is Thai-Filipino... After reading your book, I now gained a lot of insights of the culture and religion here, and this prompted me to study more about Thai culture and Buddhism. My aim and goal is to look for that rare gem to bridge the gap to them. To bring them closer to Christ.
I just would like to thank you for the insights and for writing the book. Thank you and God bless you!
Pitch, Thailand
"Since reading your book From Buddha to Jesus, I’ve been blessed by it and have passed it on to friends and missionaries who are keen on it too. My colleague in Chiang Mai is a seminary lecturer and church planter. He’s keen to get more copies so that he can encourage Thai Christians and pastors to be more pro-active in reaching the Buddhist world."
Pauline, Singapore