Evangelism Resources

In recent years, many of us ignored the wisdom of the past when it came to managing and spending our money. Credit card debt soared, savings rates plummeted, and our home equity became something to be tapped into and spent rather than a source of security in retirement. We felt an insatiable desire for more. And we found ourselves spending tomorrow’s money today in order to have what we hoped would satisfy. The result of all of this was not greater happiness and satisfaction, but greater stress and anxiety.

Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity author: Adam Hamilton asin: 1426702337

As part of the 60 year celebration for the Foundation for Evangelism, you can now keep up with the happenings of the Foundation by either Twitter or Facebook.

by: Martha Grace Reese
Publisher: Chalice Press, 2007
ISBN: 0827238045
ISBN-13: 978-0827238046

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Unbinding the Gospel (Church Leaders' Study in the Real Life Evangelism Series) author: Martha Grace Reese asin: 0827238045

A new study by LifeWay Research suggests that evangelism is most effective among the unchurched in the United States when it is done in the context of an established relationship. The study gives insight into the attitude among unchurched individuals toward the church and also shows a trend that most people visiting churches are "church switchers," or those already established in a church seeking to find a new place of worship.

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A revolutionary look at sharing Christ with unbelievers by using the probing, provocative, and penetrating method Jesus used to engage others in personal dialogue and caring interaction.

Questioning Evangelism author: Randy Newman asin: 082543324X

An article posted on Christianity Today talks about how practial evangelism and reliance on God can make a big diffierence in a church's health and growth. While some may be tempted to think that evangelism is the kind of thing only Billy Graham can do, this article emphasizes that evangelism is something anyone can do. Originally written by Steve R. Bierly in Leadership Journal, the article touches on some real-life scenarios in which un-churched people joined the church at the invitation of friends and loved ones.

If you've ever been part of a conversation with a skeptical non-believer and struggled with questions they asked, this transcript by Rusty Wright will give you insight and empathy for those struggling with the Christian faith.

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by Ralph E. Bauserman,
Evangelism Consultant

Originally published at Offering Christ Today Online.

Bishop Scott Jones of the Kansas-West Annual Conference shares insights on how congregations can be more evangelistically effective in his Congregational Evangelism Workbook in a download-able PDF file.

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The smell of coffee adds a rich flavor to evangelism near San Antonio, Texas. Two years ago Alamo Heights United Methodist Church with new church start Riverside Community Church started a coffee house ministry called "The Loft."  According to Robert C.

A recent blog post at EvangelismCoach.org talks about using your local coffee shop as a meeting place for small groups rather than starting coffee shops within the church building. The author gives 10 reasons why this is a good idea and links to some success stories and resources for beginning a "Coffee House Ministry."

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by The Rev. David Keill

Pastor Mike Lewis of Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, TX, shares insights about  the findings of the Barna Group on the influence of Evanglism in bringing people to Christ.

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