A Strategy For Reaching Secular People

Author : Ernan A. Norman, D. Min.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781467084048

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A Strategy For Reaching Secular People by Ernan A. Norman, D. Min. Pdf

Dr. Ernan A. Norman, D.Min. has identified strategies to implement John 13:35 “All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.” An excellent source for the essential principles of discipleship in a postmodern world. This book is written in nontechnical language based on the experiences as a student, pastor, and professor. I believe that the concepts presented are fundamental and are in harmony with the model demonstrated by Jesus during His ministry on earth. Meeting people at their level, putting their needs ahead of His own, treating people with respect, befriending the nonreligious and inviting them into a relationship with Himself are some of the concepts that are identified and supported as strategies for reaching secular people. This book is an outstanding and important piece of work, and easily readable. I would urge A Strategy for Reaching Secular People on members and leaders in every church – if they are willing to challenge basic assumptions and embrace change relative to reaching lost people. Strategies that remove the barriers that keep people from hearing about God’s love, and to create a warm, friendly, uncritical, and non-judgmental attitude of acceptance are clearly presented. Full of practical how-to’s and watch-out’s this book by Ernan Norman is for individuals serious about sharing the love of God. As we interact with and minister to secular people, matters such as marriage and family, academics, employment, addictions, and human rights must be addressed. Norman clearly gives strategies for intentional efforts to reach secular-postmodern men and women in our day. The central concept is the example of Jesus that we should follow. A must read! Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. President of Washington Adventist University

Author : Bryan Stone
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587431944

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Evangelism After Christendom by Bryan Stone Pdf

Centers evangelism on the church as a body of witness, reimagining the practice of evangelism from within a post-Constantinian, postliberal narrative of the church and world.

Author : Mark Mittelberg,Bill Hybels
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310221498

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Building a Contagious Church by Mark Mittelberg,Bill Hybels Pdf

Mittelberg presents a proven process for raising the value of evangelism in your heart and in your church. He spells out strategies for training all of a church's members to naturally communicate their faith and offers ideas for initiating outreach ministries and events. Includes inspiring stories of lives and churches that have been changed as a result of these practical, biblical approaches.

Author : George G. Hunter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0687179300

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How to Reach Secular People by George G. Hunter Pdf

"Should be required reading for everyone who wants to communicate the gospel effectively to unchurched persons". --Robert H. Schuller, Founder, the Crystal Cathedral

Author : Ed Stetzer,David Putman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805443592

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Breaking the Missional Code by Ed Stetzer,David Putman Pdf

The authors provide expert insight on church culture and church vision casting, along with case studies of successful modern missional churches.

Author : George G. Hunter
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426763854

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Should We Change Our Game Plan? by George G. Hunter Pdf

The rules have changed. We can continue following rules that no longer apply, or we can craft a new game plan. As a church leader, which approach will you choose? In Should We Change Our Game Plan, George (Chuck) Hunter methodically lays out the foundational arguments for a radically new approach. He begins with a survey of where we have been, examining the secularization of our world. He shows a clear picture of where we are now, new rules and all. He then discusses four critical aspects of church life that we must evaluate and re-shape, if we are to fulfill Christ's mission in this new age. Hunter's writing is clear, thorough, eminently credible, and enjoyable. Game Plan is an excellent resource for all church leaders who need help in understanding (or explaining) why and how the Church must change.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664245560

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The Pastor as Evangelist by Anonim Pdf

From a minister, professor, and recognized leader in the field of evangelism comes a challenge to pastors to take a new look at their mission. Richard Stall Armstrong invites pastors to put on "evangelistic glasses" to perceive what it means to be a pastor-evangelist in terms of personal relationships and in light of the various factors that define evangelism. Clearly and compellingly, Armstrong shows how to take the responsibility for evangelism seriously. He analyzes in a concrete way the many contexts of evangelism--the difference between witnessing to the young and the old, to individuals and groups, on the telephone or on television. He counsels pastors to adopt not a particular method but rather a style that is nondogmatic, that blends consistency with flexibility, and, above all, one that reflects the integrity and power of the Christian message. Biblically based, theologically sound, and vocationally relevant, this book is full of useful ideas and practical suggestions that will benefit pastors, professors, and seminarians.

Author : Michael W. Goheen,Timothy M. Sheridan
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493436552

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Becoming a Missionary Church by Michael W. Goheen,Timothy M. Sheridan Pdf

This book offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements, especially in light of missional ecclesiology. An expert on Lesslie Newbigin and an expert on contemporary church models show how Newbigin's ideas have been developed and contextualized in three popular contemporary church movements: missional, emergent, and center church. In addition, the authors explain that some of Newbigin's insights have been neglected and need to be retrieved for the present day. This book calls for the recovery of the missionary nature of the church and commends church practices applicable to any congregation.

Author : Edward R. Dayton,David Allen Fraser
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802804225

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Planning Strategies for World Evangelization by Edward R. Dayton,David Allen Fraser Pdf

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. Over three billion people in the world have never heard the name of Jesus Christ. The task of evangelizing these people seems monumental. In this major study of world evangelization, however, Edward Dayton and Donald Fraser view the world not as billions of individuals but as thousands of "people groups." The Dayton-Fraser strategy includes ten basic steps that analyze and define the goals in reaching these people groups and the obstacles standing in the way. Unlike other mission strategies, this approach incorporates the social sciences and basic management principles into the context of God's sovereignty and of the church's responsibility to evangelize the world. The book includes a comprehensive bibliography reflecting the authors' extensive research in theology, sociology, anthropology, and management.

Author : Timothy J Keller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578633752

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How to Reach the West Again by Timothy J Keller Pdf

Christianity is declining in the West. Churches in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe are closing their doors at an accelerating rate. How will the church respond? In this short but sweeping manifesto, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller argues that this decline should prompt us to rethink evangelism from the ground up. Using the early church as our guide, churches and individual Christians must examine ourselves, our culture, and Scripture to work toward a new missionary encounter with Western culture that will make the gospel both attractive and credible to a new generation.

Author : Charles J. J. Jackson
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781612154022

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Outreach Theology by Charles J. J. Jackson Pdf

If you have been searching God's purpose for reaching the world for Jesus Christ, this book is for you! Dr. Jackson challenges the church to look inward and heal those who are in the pews before reaching outward to those who are hurting to fill the pews. He gives biblical scriptures that remind us that we are called to transform our communities by deepening our commitment to outreach and providing ministries that heal the broken hearted, encourage the weak and lift up those who need a helping hand-this is a must read if you want to take your ministry to another level. Mary L. Thomas EVP, the Spartanburg County Foundation "Charles Jackson is a hard-working preacher whose passionate commitment to God's mission through Jesus Christ shines through this book. Outreach Theology is grounded in Holy Scripture, informed by the Church's wisdom throughout the centuries, and filled with many helpful resources that will benefit those who love the Lord Jesus and seek to follow Him in His ministry of reaching out to all people everywhere. Pastors and congregations who are satisfied with serving themselves should avoid this book. But those who are not will find great encouragement in it." Richard Burnett, Professor of Systematic Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary Outreach Theology: by Dr. Charles J.J. Jackson is a great literary contribution to the body of Christ. This book gives insight on how believers can do true kingdom building through outreach. Outreach Theology: guides readers on how to genuinely care for those in the community for outreach starts in your common territory. This book is a must read for any and everyone who aspires to do ministry, to do mission, and to do Kingdom. So now, let your outreach begin. It's time to Transition the Traditional Church. -Charmayne Brown/Editor-In-Chief of REJOICE Magazine

Author : David Zahl
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506449449

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Seculosity by David Zahl Pdf

At the heart of our current moment lies a universal yearning, writes David Zahl, not to be happy or respected so much as enough--what religions call "righteous." To fill the void left by religion, we look to all sorts of everyday activities--from eating and parenting to dating and voting--for the identity, purpose, and meaning once provided on Sunday morning. In our striving, we are chasing a sense of enoughness. But it remains ever out of reach, and the effort and anxiety are burning us out. Seculosity takes a thoughtful yet entertaining tour of American "performancism" and its cousins, highlighting both their ingenuity and mercilessness, all while challenging the conventional narrative of religious decline. Zahl unmasks the competing pieties around which so much of our lives revolve, and he does so in a way that's at points playful, personal, and incisive. Ultimately he brings us to a fresh appreciation for the grace of God in all its countercultural wonder.

Author : Lee Strobel
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310872757

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Inside the Mind of Unchurched Harry and Mary by Lee Strobel Pdf

Who Are Unchurched Harry and Mary?He or she could be the neighbor who is perfectly happy without God.Or the coworker who scoffs at Christianity.Or the supervisor who uses Jesus’ name only as profanity.Or the family member who can’t understand why religion is so important.Inside the Mind of Unchurched Harry and Mary isn’t a book of theory. It’s an action plan to help you relate the message of Christ to the people you work around, live with, and call your friends.Using personal experiences, humor, compelling stories, biblical illustrations, and the latest research, Lee Strobel helps you understand non-Christians and what motivates them. The book includes:* 15 key insights into why people steer clear of God and the church* A look at Christianity and its message through the eyes of a former atheist* Practical, inspirational strategies for building relationships with non-Christians* Firsthand advice on surviving marriage to an unbelieving spouse

Author : Roger S. Greenway
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579105525

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Discipling the City by Roger S. Greenway Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X030447383

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The Army Chaplaincy by Anonim Pdf

No longer distributed to depository libraries in tangible format (per ANTS-v9-#09)