J. Mack Stiles, Speaking of Jesus: How to Tell Your Friends the Best News They Will Ever Hear. IVP Books, 1995. Sequel: Stiles, Marks of the Messenger Referenced in: Approaches to Evangelism – Modern Classics LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a very popular text in evangelical circles. It is similar in genre to the classic by
Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism. Revell, 2006. Companion volume: Coleman, The Heart of The Gospel Referenced in: Approaches to Evangelism, Modern Classics LifeandLeadership.com Summary In evangelical circles, this is arguably one the most influential book on the subject of evangelism. Most books on evangelism refer to it, quote it, or at the very
Joseph C Aldrich, Life-Style Evangelism: Learning to Open Your Life to Those Around You. Multnomah Press, 1991. Referenced in: Evangelism Approaches, Modern Classics LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a classic on the subject of evangelism that popularized concepts of evangelism that have come to be regarded as universal. It is especially helpful in describing how to
Win Arn and Charles Arn, The Master’s Plan for Making Disciples. Baker, 1998. Referenced in: Evangelism Approaches, Modern Classics From the Publisher Perfect book for evangelism-minded churches and small groups. Details nine church-centered principles for reaching others for Christ through networks of family and friends. About the Author Win Arn is founder of the American
Lewis Sperry Chafer, True Evangelism: Winning Souls through Prayer. Kregel, 1998. Referenced in: Evangelism Aproaches – Modern Classics LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a classic volume from the turn of the 20th century that is very strong on the role of intercessory prayer in evangelism and conversion. From the Publisher A classic that expounds biblical evangelism
John Bowen, Evangelism for ‘Normal’ People: Good News for Those Looking for a Fresh Approach. Augsburg Fortress, 2002. Referenced in: Evangelism Approaches – Missional LifeandLeadership.com Summary Bowen discusses “process evangelism” that is relational and community-based, over against “flasher evangelism” or “spiritual exhibitionism” that is devoid of genuine relationship. He classifies varying levels of “flasher evangelism,”
Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith. Zondervan, 2006. Referenced in: Approaches to Evangelism – Missionally Responsive/Evangelical LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a follow-up volume to Hybels and Mittleburg’s Contagious Christian Series. The publisher’s description below provides an excellent content summary. This book is more motivation than method, putting evangelism
Bill Hybels and Mark Mittleberg, Becoming a Contagious Christian, Willow Creek Evangelism Resources. Zondervan, 1996. Companion volume: Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room Referenced in: Evangelism Approaches – Missionally Responsive/Evangelical LifeandLeadership.com Summary This highly popular evangelistic method (based on sales of over 1 million) was developed in the trenches by Bill Hybels and the team
Jeffrey A. Johnson, Got Style?: Personality-Based Evangelism. Judson Press, 2009. Referenced in: Approaches to Evangelism – Conversational/Relational LifeandLeadership.com Summary I like this book, not because I believe all churches should use a personality-styles approach to evangelism, but because the author does a good job in categorizing evangelistic methods under the personalities that are most likely
Randy Newman, Corner Conversations: Engaging Dialogues About God and Life. Kregel, 2006. Companion volume: Newman, Questioning Evangelism Referenced in: Approaches to Evangelism – Conversational/Relational LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a companion volume to Randy Newman’s award-winning book Questioning Evangelism, giving actual conversations that apply the principles of dialoguing the gospel with others. What Questioning Evangelism discusses
