20 Best Books On Evangelism (2023 Update)

Most of us find evangelism hard. there is great hostility towards jesus. but there is also great hunger for jesus and there is no greater joy than seeing people come to know him.this realistic and humorous book by rico tice will help prepare and encourage you to be honest and bold in your evangelism, presenting the gospel fully and properly, even when it's tough.

Most christians already know that they should be telling their friends about jesus. but they have been poorly equipped with methods that are no longer effective in today's post-christian world. as a result, many people become frustrated, blame themselves, and simply give up. evangelism in a skeptical world is a textbook on evangelism that is ideal for the church or the classroom to equip christians with the principles and skills they need to tell the unbelievable news about jesus to friends in a skeptical world.many of the older principles and methods of evangelism in the twentieth century no longer work effectively today. dr. chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with the latest insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling. every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry. these are methods that really work – with university students, urban workers, and professionals – getting past the defensive posture that people have toward christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of jesus christ.field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book will equip you to share the gospel in today's world and help as many people as possible hear the good news about jesus.

Evangelism is more than a program. every few years, churches jump into the latest evangelistic fad. leaders administrate the new program, and members go on a raid. but picture a church where evangelism is simply part of the culture. leaders share their faith consistently and openly. members follow, encouraging one another to make evangelism an ongoing way of life. such is the way of evangelism presented by this brief and compelling book. no program here. instead, it just might give your church a new way to live and share the gospel together.

Evangelism is not only largely misunderstood, it is often all but neglected among christians today. many want to share the gospel with others, but feel intimidated and incapable of doing so. yet god has given us answers in the bible that instruct and equip us to share the good news with others. in the gospel and personal evangelism, mark dever seeks to answer the pressing questions that many christians ask about evangelism: what is evangelism? this book draws from new testament truths and dever's personal experience in sharing the gospel in order to help believers apply those truths in practical ways. as readers understand the biblical foundations of evangelism, they will begin to develop a habit of evangelism in their lives and local churches.

The message of power evangelism has been embraced around the world, and the book that started it all has become a classic, with more than one million sold. in 2006, christianity today named it one of the fifty most significant christian books published in the past fifty years. this revised and updated edition describes the releasing of god's power through signs and wonders to refresh, renew, heal, and equip his people. drawing from the teaching of the new testament and with illustrations from his own experience, vineyard leader john wimber persuades the reader to "yield control of our lives to the holy spirit." though wimber died in 1997, his teaching continues to spread throughout the vineyard movement, through the broader renewal movement, and to christians across the globe, even those who do not consider themselves charismatic. coauthor kevin springer–also a vineyard pastor–has found that since its first publication, the influence of power evangelism has been explosive. this edition includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide and reflects changes springer and other power evangelism practitioners have made in presentation–not in content–for readers in the new millennium.

The inspirational classic, more than a carpenter, is now updated for a new generation of seekers with a fresh look, revised material, and a new chapter that addresses questions commonly raised today. former skeptic josh mcdowell is now joined by his son sean as they examine the evidence about jesus. is he really the lord he claimed to be? more than a carpenter offers arguments for faith from a skeptic turned believer. since its original publication in 1977, this modern classic has sold over 15 million copies, been translated into dozens of languages, and introduced countless people to the real jesus. now with new content that addresses questions raised by today's popular atheist writers. audio edition read by sean mcdowell.

Nearly ten million americans have recently said they are "absolutely committed" to both the christian faith and to sharing the good news of jesus christ with others. still, many people don't know where to start, what to say, or how to say it. the complete evangelism guidebook is a comprehensive resource on everything a person needs to know about sharing his or her faith. well-known evangelists such as rick warren, josh mcdowell, and luis palau combine their knowledge into one comprehensive and easy-to-read handbook. this practical guide will explain how to define, demonstrate, declare, and defend faith with almost anyone from almost any background–friend, co-worker, atheist, agnostic, or someone else. with more than seventy articles written by nearly sixty evangelism experts, the complete evangelism guidebook will make sharing the faith easier than ever!

The most common methods of evangelism are tailor-made for extroverts. but what about the rest of us? other christians, including introverted, reflective people, are left with feelings of guilt and fear and the desire to become more outgoing. the problem, says mike bechtle, is not their personality, but that they've been taught methods of evangelism that push them too far out of their comfort zone.in evangelism for the rest of us, bechtle shows readers how to share their faith in more comfortable ways by helping them discover and define their unique strengths within their personality type. with fresh, biblical insight, this much-needed resource renews a passion for sharing christ with others, because telling the good news does not have to be so intimidating.

Evangelism is an extraordinary task; it's what god uses to bring people from death to life. but it has always been difficult. lewis was used by god in the conversions of countless people, from friends and acquaintances in his own lifetime to modern-day readers of books such as the chronicles of narnia and mere christianity (the most influential christian book of the 20th century). as tim keller comments, "c.s. lewis was incredibly skilled at getting christianity across in a way that's powerful to thoughtful people." you may feel inadequate to the task; after all, there is only one c.s. you will be equipped to talk about your faith and engage with unbelievers wisely, whatever their attitude towards the christian faith.

The gospel is not good news to people who do not hear it…and an unpreached gospel is no gospel at all. in short, god acted when they acted. evangelist reinhard bonnke has led millions of people into a life-transforming encounter with god. in evangelism by fire he lays out the principles necessary for effective evangelism, showing how god operates through anyone who is willing to follow his plan. the gospel is as vital today as it was when jesus walked the shores of the sea of galilee, and nations urgently need the life-giving message of the cross right now. filled with biblical principles, prophetic messages, and personal examples, evangelism by fire will inspire you to bring the focus of your life and ministry back to the great commission.

Personal evangelism is the foundation for all church growth. as the culture and landscape of america shifts, people are looking for spiritual answers to life's significant questions. however, in the increasingly crowded marketplace of spiritual ideas, people are looking to the church less and less.will mcraney addresses this problem at the heart of the solution. if the kingdom of god is to expand, individual christians will have to learn to communicate their faith story in a way that is engaging, personal, and relevant to the listening culture today.

Torrey will show you how to use appropriate, applicable bible passages to reach every kind of lost individual. regardless of the angle the lost may use to try to justify why they remain in their sad condition, torrey offers scripture passages and biblical principles that have proven to reach even the most stubborn of the unsaved.this is an excellent resource and training manual to equip individuals and groups to share the gospel with the lost.some of the topics covered in this book: dealing with yourself first dealing with the indifferent or careless dealing with people who desire to be saved, but do not know how dealing with those who desire to be saved but who have difficulties dealing with those who entertain false hopes dealing with those who lack assurance and dealing with backsliders dealing with professed skeptics and infidels dealing with the complaining dealing with those who wish to put off a decision until some other time dealing with the willful and the deceived the baptism of the holy spirit

You were born for this. god hardwired you–yes, you–for this. i'm talking about sharing jesus with others. what if i told you evangelism is less about delivering a polished presentation and more about having a real conversation? what if i told you that god has created you to bring glory to himself by sharing jesus with others, and that you don't need years of training to obey what he already made you to do? god created you for his glory to advance his gospel with the gifts, talents, and opportunities he gave you. you live at this time in history for a purpose bigger than yourself. in these pages you will read how to connect the gospel story with your story, and how to talk about that story in normal conversations with people you know. no gimmicks. nothing clever.no need to freak out. just you, jesus, and others–in conversations that matter.

A clear, biblical theology of evangelism, presented with a historical foundation and practical instruction. expand your macarthur pastor's library to include this much-needed topic. evangelism begins by comparing the current state of outreach in american christianity with evangelism throughout church history and also in the bible. presenting a theology on the subject that addresses the theological principles that govern evangelism, showing how they are played out in the church, as well as the family and personal interaction. it includes preaching, one-on-one witnessing, missions, parenting evangelism, and commissioning and supporting missionaries. this book's substantive and doctrinally insightful guide to biblical outreach complements the previous volumes preaching, biblical counseling, and pastoral ministry.

Christians have been sharing the good news of jesus christ with nonbelievers for two thousand years. within this deep history is wisdom for today–including numerous models for understanding what evangelism is and how it should be done. in gospel witness through the ages, david gustafson introduces readers to evangelism's noteworthy persons, movements, and methods from the entire scope of church history–including both examples to emulate and examples to avoid. with this thorough historical approach, gustafson expands the reader's conception of the evangelistic task and suggests new ways to shape our identity as gospel witnesses today through the influence of these earlier generations of christians. with discussion questions for further reflection and primary sources from major evangelistic figures of the past, gospel witness through the ages is the most definitive history of evangelism available–essential for understanding how christians today can continue proclaiming the gospel to the whole world, as christians have in every century past.

A book for anyone who cares deeply about the future of the church. – once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically . . . irresistible. but that was then. as if "the bible says it," still settles it. what made their faith so compelling, so defensible, so irresistible? buckle up . . . you're about to find out. more importantly, andy will invite you to embrace the version of faith that, against all odds, initiated a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen. – this expanded, softcover edition includes a helpful q&a where andy answers several common–and controversial–questions including: what is the role of scripture in the christian life? how do you avoid "burying the lead" in evangelism? what are the differences between the old and new covenants? andy also shares thoughts on how to make the new covenant the basis of your preaching and some ideas on how to begin in sharing your faith with others. this bonus material is a helpful complement to the message of irresistible and useful in conversations and discussions about the book." more than any other book i've read in years, irresistible has stretched my view of scripture. i can't hear or read a passage from the old or new testaments without thinking about andy's provocative insights. if you and i take this book seriously, our lives and our churches will never be the same."–kara powell, ph – d, executive director of the fuller youth institute and coauthor of growing young"irresistible is like a once-in-a-generation shot across the bow. andy stanley takes a lifetime of accumulated insight and wisdom about the christian faith, history, and why the church isn't connecting with our current culture, and combines them together in a masterpiece work."–carey nieuwhof, author and founding pastor, connexus church"warning: this book will set you and your ministry back–back to the first century and the approach to advancing the gospel modeled by jesus and the apostles. andy reminds us that the resurrection was at the center of the first-century apologetic. then he challenges twenty-first century believers to reclaim it as the center of ours as well. i agree with andy–this approach changed the world once. i'm convinced it could do so again. read and apply now "–frank turek, christian author, public speaker, and radio host"this book challenged me to rethink my thoughts about the old testament, discuss with fellow believers what i was learning, do more connecting and less correcting of others, and be salt and light, making things better and brighter. i love how andy loves people . . . all of them."–john maxwell, author of the 360 degree leader"it's time for the church to rethink how it presents a timeless gospel to this generation. any christian who reads this book will suddenly find themselves embracing the mission of jesus with a new passion."–reggie joiner, author; founder and ceo of orange"andy stanley takes you on a historic journ

As a result of the growing worldwide prayer movement, powerful changes have taken place in the church and in scattered cities' transformations beyond anything imaginable only a few years ago. of the revelations to come out of this movement, perhaps the most dramatic and promising is the rediscovery of biblical principles for changing the spiritual climate over entire cities and regions. fulfillment of the great commission is no longer a distant hope but rather a fast-approaching reality for a worldwide church that will take hold of and use the biblical principles for changing cities as described in prayer evangelism. silvoso shares his heart and his passion for reaching cities the way the early church did it: the whole church modeling the whole gospel to the whole city through prayer and prayerful evangelism.

As a result of the growing worldwide prayer movement, powerful changes have taken place in the church and in scattered cities' transformations beyond anything imaginable only a few years ago. of the revelations to come out of this movement, perhaps the most dramatic and promising is the rediscovery of biblical principles for changing the spiritual climate over entire cities and regions. fulfillment of the great commission is no longer a distant hope but rather a fast-approaching reality for a worldwide church that will take hold of and use the biblical principles for changing cities as described in prayer evangelism. silvoso shares his heart and his passion for reaching cities the way the early church did it: the whole church modeling the whole gospel to the whole city through prayer and prayerful evangelism.

As many as 96% of christians are not leading anyone to jesus. which means that the vast majority of the wider church is, at best, simply sowing. the kingdom of god, however, requires both sowing and reaping. this tried-and-tested method is framed around nine points and a picture, and takes about two minutes from introduction to salvation.

As many as 96% of christians are not leading anyone to jesus. which means that the vast majority of the wider church is, at best, simply sowing. the kingdom of god, however, requires both sowing and reaping. this tried-and-tested method is framed around nine points and a picture, and takes about two minutes from introduction to salvation.