What if you could hear from those who recently received Christ and connected with a church — and ask them what influenced those decisions? What if you knew what MOST attracted people to your church and what evangelism methods you should focus on to have the biggest impact? And what if you could also focus your staff and your congregation on the things THEY can … Read More
What is your greatest evangelism challenge in 2016?
As pastors, our primary New Year’s resolution never wavers: Reach more people for Christ and see them grow in a relationship with him. However, there’s always one challenge after another to make it happen. As you prepare for 2016, take a moment and consider what is your greatest evangelism challenge… . . .Having the tools to conduct an impactful evangelism campaign? … Read More
In God’s Hands – A Saturday Quote
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” -Martin Luther
McGavran Monday – Organic Connections
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “ … lack of conversions is exactly what happens all over the world as the Christian faith is proclaimed to non-Christians not in organic connection with believers.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at 40% OFF plus insightful bonuses here. (the … Read More
McGavran Monday – Liberating Multitudes
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Evangelization which takes no account of this complex social structure and simply invites all ‘Americans’ to become Christians in existing congregations and denominations is chained to slow growth. Only an evangelization which sees the mosaic and encourages the myriad individuals who make it up to … Read More
Fighting a Sinner’s Path – A Saturday Quote
“If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” – Charles Spurgeon
Your Earthly Business – A Saturday Quote
“You have one business on earth – to save souls.” – John Wesley
McGavran Monday – Essential Task of Christian Missions
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “…the essential task of Christian Missions (is) the discipling of ethnos after ethnos till the Great Commission has been carried out.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at 40% OFF plus insightful bonuses here. (the above quote is from p. 171 of The Bridges of God, by … Read More
The Beauty of Scripture: A Saturday Quote
“Scripture is like a river, broad and deep, shallow enough here for the lamb to go wading, but deep enough there for the elephant to swim.” -Gregory the Great
McGavran Monday – Corporate Christianization
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “In leading peoples to become Christian, the Church must aim to win individuals in their corporate life. The steady goal must be the Christianization of the entire fabric which is the people, or large enough parts of it that the social life of the individual … Read More