Evangelism Spring 1984

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Most church leaders believe in evangelism but find it difficult to get their people involved. The resources listed are tools to motivate, train, and guide others in sharing the Good News.

Note: an asterisk (*) indicates a book is not listed in the most recent Books in Print and therefore must be sought through libraries, used-book sources, or the publisher.

Aldrich, Joseph C. Life-Style Evangelism. Portland, Ore.: Multnomah, 1981. How to use natural relationships to cross traditional boundaries in evangelism.

Brestin, Dee. Finders Keepers. Wheaton, Ill.: Shaw, 1983. A practical model of how to share the faith with friends and neighbors.

Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Old Tappan, N.J.: Revell, 1978. A classic study of Jesus' methods with his disciples.

"Comprehensive Evangelism Newsletter," published by the Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth, Box 989, Pasadena, CA 91102.* Offers a good list of resources available to train laity.

Conn, Harvie M. Evangelism: Doing Justice and Preaching Grace. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1982. Balances evangelism with social concern.

Engel, James F. Contemporary Christian Communication. Nashville: Nelson, 1979. Excellent training resource on the process of motivating conversion.

Engel, James F. and Wilbert Norton. What's Gone Wrong with the Harvest? Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1975. Communications strategy applied to evangelism.

Ford, Leighton. Good News Is for Sharing. Elgin, Ill.: Cook, 1977. A guide to evangelizing through friendship and love. Also available are training films for use in the church.

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Green, Michael. Evangelism in the Early Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1967.* Examines first-century evangelism and challenges contemporary methods.

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