Author: Sam Chan
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310534682
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Most Christians already know that they should be telling their friends about Jesus. But they have been poorly equipped with methods that are no longer effective in today's post-Christian world. As a result, many people become frustrated, blame themselves, and simply give up. Evangelism in a Skeptical World is a textbook on evangelism that is ideal for the church or the classroom to equip Christians with the principles and skills they need to tell the unbelievable news about Jesus to friends in a skeptical world. Many of the older principles and methods of evangelism in the twentieth century no longer work effectively today. In a post-Christian, post-churched, post-reached world we need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways. Dr. Chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with the latest insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling. Every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry. These are methods that really work - with university students, urban workers, and high school students - getting past the defensive posture that people have toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ. Field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book will equip you to share the gospel in today's world and help as many people as possible hear the good news about Jesus.
Evangelism in a Skeptical World
Evangelism Today
Author: Scott Dawson
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441233512
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Although the message of the Gospel never changes, our methods for communicating it need to adjust to an ever-changing audience. Evangelism Today helps believers, whether individually or in groups, share their faith in a culturally relevant way. This book draws on insights from dozens of evangelists, church leaders, and educators to reveal present and future trends of evangelism in America. It explores whether evangelism is still needed and in what form, what the local church's role should be, and where the biggest evangelistic opportunities are emerging. Readers in any occupation or stage of life will gain a renewed passion for spreading the message of the cross from this practical and straightforward book.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441233512
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Although the message of the Gospel never changes, our methods for communicating it need to adjust to an ever-changing audience. Evangelism Today helps believers, whether individually or in groups, share their faith in a culturally relevant way. This book draws on insights from dozens of evangelists, church leaders, and educators to reveal present and future trends of evangelism in America. It explores whether evangelism is still needed and in what form, what the local church's role should be, and where the biggest evangelistic opportunities are emerging. Readers in any occupation or stage of life will gain a renewed passion for spreading the message of the cross from this practical and straightforward book.
Evangelism as Exiles
Author: Elliot Clark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578462011
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Suffering and exclusion are normal in a believer's life. At least they should be. This was certainly Jesus's experience. And it's the experience of countless Christians around the world today.No matter your social location or set of experiences, the biblical letter of 1 Peter wants to redefine your expectations and reinvigorate your hope.Drawing on years of ministry in a Muslim-majority nation, Elliot Clark guides us through Peter's letter with striking insights for today. Whether we're in positions of power or weakness, influence or marginalization, all of us are called to live and witness as exiles in a world that's not our home. This is our job description. This is our mission. This is our opportunity.A church in exile doesn't have to be a church in retreat.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578462011
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Suffering and exclusion are normal in a believer's life. At least they should be. This was certainly Jesus's experience. And it's the experience of countless Christians around the world today.No matter your social location or set of experiences, the biblical letter of 1 Peter wants to redefine your expectations and reinvigorate your hope.Drawing on years of ministry in a Muslim-majority nation, Elliot Clark guides us through Peter's letter with striking insights for today. Whether we're in positions of power or weakness, influence or marginalization, all of us are called to live and witness as exiles in a world that's not our home. This is our job description. This is our mission. This is our opportunity.A church in exile doesn't have to be a church in retreat.
Team Evangelism
Author: Larry Gilbert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570522376
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
TEAM Evangelism works for the 90 percent of Christians who do not have the gift of evangelism as well as those who are gifted evangelists. When it comes to outreach, some Christians are wary of approaching strangers or even friends with the Gospel. This resource provides a no-guilt, no-pressing-for-decision strategy that shows how to influence your loved ones for Christ. It builds in accountability while allowing everyone to be themselves, using their individual personalities and God-given spiritual gifts in the evangelism process. There is a place for everyone and a role for every gift! TEAM Evangelism is based on the TEAM philosophy of ministry -- using people where they are best suited according to their God-given gifts. This packet will get your members involved in influencing and reaching people for Christ in a way with which they are most comfortable. Once they are comfortable, they will want to be involved on a regular basis. This packet is user friendly and designed for the average layperson to understand. You will be able to train confrontational and nonconfrontational personalities together for an effective evangelistic ministry! The TEAM Evangelism resource packet includes: implementation manual, teacher's manual, workbook, Spiritual Gifts Inventory, textbook, 4 audio CDs, and Team Mate Personal Ministry Planner.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570522376
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
TEAM Evangelism works for the 90 percent of Christians who do not have the gift of evangelism as well as those who are gifted evangelists. When it comes to outreach, some Christians are wary of approaching strangers or even friends with the Gospel. This resource provides a no-guilt, no-pressing-for-decision strategy that shows how to influence your loved ones for Christ. It builds in accountability while allowing everyone to be themselves, using their individual personalities and God-given spiritual gifts in the evangelism process. There is a place for everyone and a role for every gift! TEAM Evangelism is based on the TEAM philosophy of ministry -- using people where they are best suited according to their God-given gifts. This packet will get your members involved in influencing and reaching people for Christ in a way with which they are most comfortable. Once they are comfortable, they will want to be involved on a regular basis. This packet is user friendly and designed for the average layperson to understand. You will be able to train confrontational and nonconfrontational personalities together for an effective evangelistic ministry! The TEAM Evangelism resource packet includes: implementation manual, teacher's manual, workbook, Spiritual Gifts Inventory, textbook, 4 audio CDs, and Team Mate Personal Ministry Planner.
Evangelism
Author: J. Mack Stiles
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433544687
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Christians often struggle to know where to start when it comes to telling others about God, Jesus, sin, and salvation. In this short book, J. Mack Stiles challenges us to view evangelism as something we do together instead of something we do alone, helping churches cultivate a culture of evangelism that goes beyond simply creating new programs or adopting the latest method. The seventh volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this book will help Christians joyfully embrace evangelism as a way of life as it equips them to share their faith with those who don't yet know Jesus. Part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433544687
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Christians often struggle to know where to start when it comes to telling others about God, Jesus, sin, and salvation. In this short book, J. Mack Stiles challenges us to view evangelism as something we do together instead of something we do alone, helping churches cultivate a culture of evangelism that goes beyond simply creating new programs or adopting the latest method. The seventh volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this book will help Christians joyfully embrace evangelism as a way of life as it equips them to share their faith with those who don't yet know Jesus. Part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series.
Team Evangelism
Author: Dr Larry Gilbert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780941005289
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Evangelism anytime, anywhere, on the go with your own personal ministry planner Team Mate Personal Ministry Planner is the tool that gives real implementation to evangelism. The pocket-size Team Mate is the heart of the Team Evangelism program. It highlights principles of Team Evangelism and provides charts, check lists and more to help your members pray for, strengthen relationships, and witness to those who are lost. Available in Adult English (407M), Youth English (407Y) versions. Price $3.99 1-25 - $3.79 26+
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780941005289
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Evangelism anytime, anywhere, on the go with your own personal ministry planner Team Mate Personal Ministry Planner is the tool that gives real implementation to evangelism. The pocket-size Team Mate is the heart of the Team Evangelism program. It highlights principles of Team Evangelism and provides charts, check lists and more to help your members pray for, strengthen relationships, and witness to those who are lost. Available in Adult English (407M), Youth English (407Y) versions. Price $3.99 1-25 - $3.79 26+
Gospelize Your Youth Ministry
Author: Greg Stier
Publisher: Dare 2 Share
ISBN: 9780996017831
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
"The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministry just look at the early church! Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers? discipleship, and the book of Acts gives us a vibrant picture of God's plan to use us to build His kingdom. In Gospelize Your Youth Ministry, Greg unpacks the model found in the book of Acts, unveiling the seven key ingredients present within the early Church. Today, youth leaders can blend these same basic ingredients together in their own unique, customized recipe to create a gospelized youth ministry that results in dynamic kingdom growth. For youth leaders and adults with a heart for youth ministry who are looking to spice up their ministry and (re)discover the joy, excitement and transformation they?ve been longing to see and that Jesus promised! The gospel is the perfect kick! "
Publisher: Dare 2 Share
ISBN: 9780996017831
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
"The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministry just look at the early church! Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers? discipleship, and the book of Acts gives us a vibrant picture of God's plan to use us to build His kingdom. In Gospelize Your Youth Ministry, Greg unpacks the model found in the book of Acts, unveiling the seven key ingredients present within the early Church. Today, youth leaders can blend these same basic ingredients together in their own unique, customized recipe to create a gospelized youth ministry that results in dynamic kingdom growth. For youth leaders and adults with a heart for youth ministry who are looking to spice up their ministry and (re)discover the joy, excitement and transformation they?ve been longing to see and that Jesus promised! The gospel is the perfect kick! "
Your Gift: Evangelism
Author: Douglas Porter
Publisher: ChurchGrowth.org
ISBN: 1570522340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
You are thrilled when someone gives their life to Jesus Christ. You take advantage of every opportunity to share the Gospel with others…and maybe you’ve discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of evangelism. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding evangelism, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like an evangelist.
Publisher: ChurchGrowth.org
ISBN: 1570522340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
You are thrilled when someone gives their life to Jesus Christ. You take advantage of every opportunity to share the Gospel with others…and maybe you’ve discovered that your dominant spiritual gift is the gift of evangelism. What now? Use this book to learn more about what the Bible says regarding evangelism, gain a better understanding of your role in the body of Christ, discover ways to sharpen your skills, find ideas for using your gift, and even receive a 2-year plan for thinking like an evangelist.
Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 (Set of 26)
Author: General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426755341
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 985
Book Description
The Guidelines’ booklets, one for each ministry area, are tools that enable you to help get new lay leaders off to a good start. Each booklet includes the basic "job description" for the leader as well as practical "how-to" information important to implementing ministry effectively. Brief and to the point for the busy, but spirit-led leader, these Guidelines take some of the unknown out of leading these ministry areas. One booklet for each title makes up this set of 26 Guidelines, perfect for making them available to all church members. The twenty-six Guidelines, one for each ministry area, cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. The download file of a product is copyrighted just as a print resource is copyrighted. In the case of the Guidelines Set of 26, the purchaser can extract one copy of each booklet for an individual to use. (For example, one copy can be extracted for the chair of the stewardship committee; one for the person responsible for adult ministries; one for the lay leader). Additional copies are purchased separately as needed. Download files for each individual booklet are sold separately, just as print copies of the booklets are sold separately.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426755341
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 985
Book Description
The Guidelines’ booklets, one for each ministry area, are tools that enable you to help get new lay leaders off to a good start. Each booklet includes the basic "job description" for the leader as well as practical "how-to" information important to implementing ministry effectively. Brief and to the point for the busy, but spirit-led leader, these Guidelines take some of the unknown out of leading these ministry areas. One booklet for each title makes up this set of 26 Guidelines, perfect for making them available to all church members. The twenty-six Guidelines, one for each ministry area, cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. The download file of a product is copyrighted just as a print resource is copyrighted. In the case of the Guidelines Set of 26, the purchaser can extract one copy of each booklet for an individual to use. (For example, one copy can be extracted for the chair of the stewardship committee; one for the person responsible for adult ministries; one for the lay leader). Additional copies are purchased separately as needed. Download files for each individual booklet are sold separately, just as print copies of the booklets are sold separately.
To Every People from Every People
Author: Dr. Larry D. Pate
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638149488
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
To Every People From Every People trains people to plant reproducing churches in the mainstream of unreached cultures around the world. There are over two billion people living in over seven thousand such cultures who will never have an adequate chance to know Christ as Lord and Savior unless someone plants churches in the mainstream of their culture and language group. This book teaches clearly and biblically about why that is important. More important, it teaches you how to do it. It focuses on practical subjects like how to learn another language without studying it in a school and how to make an effective strategy. It actually walks you through case studies with illustrations so you can get a mental picture of how to plant reproducing churches in the mainstream of any people group. An earlier version of this book was originally written specifically for Latin America. It was published by Editora Vida (Miami, Florida) in several editions of Spanish and Portuguese. It has long been the best-selling book of its kind for many years. This English edition has been revised and updated for a global English-speaking audience. Many thousands of people have used this book to plant new churches in other cultures and even in their own cultures. The anthropological, communications, and sociological principles in this book have also helped people understand the Bible better and how to apply its truths anywhere. Most of all, this book is designed to implant vision and passion for cross-cultural ministry in the mind and heart of the reader. It creates a mental image of how to do it. It is a powerful tool intended for the Holy Spirit to use to thrust forth dedicated and effective laborers into the unreached harvest fields of the world!
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638149488
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
To Every People From Every People trains people to plant reproducing churches in the mainstream of unreached cultures around the world. There are over two billion people living in over seven thousand such cultures who will never have an adequate chance to know Christ as Lord and Savior unless someone plants churches in the mainstream of their culture and language group. This book teaches clearly and biblically about why that is important. More important, it teaches you how to do it. It focuses on practical subjects like how to learn another language without studying it in a school and how to make an effective strategy. It actually walks you through case studies with illustrations so you can get a mental picture of how to plant reproducing churches in the mainstream of any people group. An earlier version of this book was originally written specifically for Latin America. It was published by Editora Vida (Miami, Florida) in several editions of Spanish and Portuguese. It has long been the best-selling book of its kind for many years. This English edition has been revised and updated for a global English-speaking audience. Many thousands of people have used this book to plant new churches in other cultures and even in their own cultures. The anthropological, communications, and sociological principles in this book have also helped people understand the Bible better and how to apply its truths anywhere. Most of all, this book is designed to implant vision and passion for cross-cultural ministry in the mind and heart of the reader. It creates a mental image of how to do it. It is a powerful tool intended for the Holy Spirit to use to thrust forth dedicated and effective laborers into the unreached harvest fields of the world!