Read 400 pages from the following list as pre-field reading.

• Character Qualities for Serving with SEND in Thailand by Doug Harder (PDF)
• The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame and Fear Cultures by Jayson Georges

• The Lotus and the Cross by Ravi Zacharias

Read one of the following books on Buddhism:

• A Christian Pocket Guide to Buddhism by Alex G. Smith
• Nine Thai Values by Suntaree Komin (PDF)

• 30 Days of Prayer for Isaan (PDF)

• Shan Prayer Guide (PDF)
• The White Umbrella by Patricia Elliot

• DMM Explained by Craig G. (PDF)