Today’s guest blog comes to us from James Emery White for ChurchandCulture.com. Former Harvard Chaplain George Buttrick had students who would come into his office and say, “I don’t believe in God.” His standard reply was: “Sit down and tell me what kind of God you don’t believe in. I probably don’t believe in that God either.” His point was that the … Read More
Why You Can’t Just ‘Give Them the Gospel’
Today’s post comes to us from Sam Chan for ChristianityToday.com. Christians believe that the gospel is universal and normative for all peoples at all times and in all places. But we often forget that the gospel is not acultural, as if it hovers above culture and is devoid of any culture. Instead, the gospel is deeply enculturated. That is why … Read More
Spurgeon on an Epitome of Christianity
“If any of you should ask me for an epitome of the Christian religion, I should say that it is in one word: prayer. Live and die without prayer, and you will pray long enough when you get to hell.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon, influential 19th Century Pastor and author, known as the “Prince of Preachers”
7 Reasons Why I Believe in Attractional Evangelism
Today’s guest post comes to us from Chuck Lawless. Chuck is the Dean and Vice-President of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theological Education Consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The topic of attractional evangelism, … Read More
A Lesson From Charles Spurgeon on Evangelism
Today’s guest post comes to us from Tom Ascol for ChurchLeaders.com. Charles Spurgeon has been aptly described as one of those “once-a-century” type of preachers in whom all of the powerful gifts that are useful in ministry are deposited. His life and labors stand today, more than 100 years after his death, encouraging and challenging ministers of the gospel who … Read More
4 Waypoints to Explain Salvation & Conversion
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dr. Bob Whitesel for ChurchHealth.net. As my clients, colleagues and mentees know… I believe every person should be ready to explain the Good News at any time. I’ve created a short version based upon the most popular presentations (such as the Romans Road, the Four Spiritual Laws and the Four Steps to Peace … Read More
Why Evangelism Isn’t Only for Extroverts (These 4 Boxes Will Help Tell You Why)
Today’s guest post comes to us from Jason Evans for ChurchPlants.com. Third Space’s guest speaker shared this diagram from Loren Mead, “Quadrilateral of Evangelism–How do we choose to live our faith?” Along with the “quadrilateral” were these questions: 1. (Rel./Sec.) Do we prefer to seek God in heaven or by bringing God’s kingdom to earth? 2. (Ind./Soc.) Do we prefer to … Read More
Fuller on the Need for Holiness in Modern-Day Christians
“O God, give us men who are glued to Jehovah! Men of action who abhor what is evil, and cleaving unto that which is good.” – Charles E. Fuller, Pioneer Broadcaster and Educator April 25, 1887 – March 18, 1968
Billy Graham, How Would You Like to be Remembered? Final Newspaper Column
Today’s guest post comes to us from Terry Mattingly for GetReligion.org and answers one of the most-asked questions of Billy Graham. That question: “Mr. Graham, how would you like to be remembered?” Editor’s note: Before his death, Billy Graham approved the following response as his final My Answer column. I hope I will be remembered as someone who was faithful … Read More
Following Jesus’ Proven Methods for World Evangelism
Did you know the number of people with little or no access to the gospel has actually grown since the mid-1980s? Yet tragically, only about 3% of global missionaries today serve this critical demographic. In light of this, what better person to turn to than Jesus himself for better strategies to reach and change whole people groups? Kent Parks lays … Read More