Evangelism
Is Christianity in Britain in Terminal Decline?
By Mike Gilbart-Smith | 9Marks Journal: Vanishing Church? | 11.12.2014It is far too early to sign the church’s death warrant. Therefore, news of its decline have been greatly exaggerated.
Cultural Opposition: Lie Down, Lean In, Lay Low, or Leave
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Vanishing Church? | 11.11.2014Do we always have to fight to be faithful?
Book Review: Dispatches from the Front, by Tim Keesee
Review by Alex Duke | 9Marks Journal: Vanishing Church? | 11.10.2014Read this book if for no other reason than it puts flesh and bone on our prayers as it illustrates the faithfulness of God in keeping his promises.
The Vanishing Church? Lessons from “Down Under”
By Phillip Jensen | 9Marks Journal: Vanishing Church? | 11.05.2014There is an honesty and a holy distinctiveness in being a Christian in Australia today that makes the work of evangelism and the reality of church so much easier.
The Problem with Evangelistic Programs
By J. Mack Stiles | 10.09.2014A strict diet of evangelistic programs produces malnourished evangelism.
Book Review: The Missional Quest, by Lance Ford & Brad Brisco
Review by Brian Davis | 09.29.2014To make the sending aspect of the church her essence is reductionistic.
Book Review: The Rise of the Nones, by James Emery White
Review by Derek Rishmawy | 9Marks Journal: Vanishing Church? | 09.22.2014How good of an archer would you be if you didn’t know how to recognize a target?
Definitions: Gospel and Persuade
By J. Mack Stiles | 09.19.2014The gospel is the joyful message from God that leads us to salvation.
How Should We Define Evangelism?
By J. Mack Stiles | 09.05.2014Evangelism is teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade.
Pastors’ Forum: Evangelism and Discipleship in the Local Church
By A. Duty, D. Furman, E. Bancroft, J. Rinne, J. Smuts, J. Worsley, M. Hoskinson, N. Knight | 09.03.2014How can a pastor encouarge evangelism and discipleship in the life of the local church?
Mobilizing the Church To Evangelize the College Campus
By Dave Russell | 09.02.2014We want churches to have an impact on campus, and for the campus to be present in the local church. But how?
Evangelism: Teaching the Gospel with the Aim to Persuade
By J. Mack Stiles | 08.28.2014Walking an aisle, raising a hand, or even praying a prayer may tell us that evangelism has happened, but such actions are not what evangelism is.
Love the Sojourner: First Steps in Refugee Outreach
By Matt McCullough | 08.26.2014We want to see our members embrace an evangelistic way of life that trickles into our conversations with each other, how we spend our time, how we pray.
Five Reasons We Don’t Disciple (Part 3)
By Barry Cooper | 08.22.2014As Western evangelicals, we have become increasingly reliant on courses, programs, techniques, and methodologies to do the work of evangelism and discipleship.
A Faithful Witness Whose Testimony Challenges Muslim Insider Movements
By Ed Roberts | 08.22.2014The Written Defense of the Rev. Mehdi Dibaj Delivered to the Sari Court of Justice – Sari, Iran December 3, 1993 A born Muslim who decided to follow and serve … keep reading…