One of the best aspects of offering semester-based small groups like I teach in my book  Activate is that you have the opportunity to lead your people through a wide range of topics.

We have groups that study everything from prayer and spiritual leadership to honoring God with your finances.

And one of the most helpful topics for small groups to study – both for the personal discipleship of your people and for the overall health of your church – is Evangelism.

I was recently asked for some of the best books I’ve seen used in Small Groups to raise the evangelistic temperature of your church, so here are a few good ones:

• Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg
• Go Fish by Andy Stanley
• The Unexpected Adventure by Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg
• The Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjogren
• The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson

What book would you add to this list?

P.S. If you’re looking to use a Big Day to help raise the Evangelistic temperature of your church, check out The Ignite Seminar.

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.