Papers from the International Consultation on Simple Lifestyle, Mar. 17-21, 1980, at High Leigh Conference Center sponsored by the Theology and Education Group of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization and the Unit on Ethics and Society of the World Evangelical Fellowship's Theological Commission.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Living more simply for evangelism and justice / Ronald J. Sider -- A just and responsible lifestyle--an Old Testament perspective / Vinay Samuel and Chris Sugden -- New Testament perspective on simple lifestyle / C. Rene Padilla -- Simple lifestyle and evangelism / David Watson -- The international socio-economic-political order and our lifestyle / Donald Hay -- The church as a new community: fostering a simple lifestyle / Gottfried Osei-Mensah -- Simple lifestyle from the perspective of church history / Tadataka Maruyama -- Cross bearing in India / Vishal Mangalwadi -- From galloping gourmet to serving the poor / Graham Kerr -- Extended household / David Watson -- From evangelist to restaurateur / Gordon Strachan -- From privilege toward poverty / Colleen and Vinay Samuel -- Saying no to upward mobility / Dolphus Weary -- The non-essentials of life / Roberta Winter -- Bible studies on evangelism, justice and lifestyle.

"What is an appropriate lifestyle for those who have received new life in Jesus Christ? Contributors from around the world discuss this question from biblical, historical, and social perspectives. They share the belief that if Christians in affluent nations responded to the teachings of Christ and the needs of the poor by living even moderately simple lifestyles, they could make an enormous contribution to the reduction of global poverty and hunger. Personal testimonies from seven evangelical Christians, including the former "Galloping Gourmet," attest to this, while outlines for biblical studies on evangelism, justice, and lifestyle help readers reconsider their own patterns of living." -- BACK COVER.