A New and Ancient Evangelism: Rediscovering the Ways God Calls and Sends

Christianity Today 2025 Award of Merit (Apologetics/Evangelism) recovers the ancient tradition of the church's evangelism, rooted in the conversion stories of the Bible, to offer a truly biblical understanding of evangelism. It helps readers share the good news in a way that is authentic, respectful, and ideally suited to the cultural dynamics of today's world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 August 2024
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Christianity Today's 2025 Award of Merit (Apologetics/Evangelism) is a captivating narrative that imparts wisdom that, if embraced, has the potential to transform the world. However, evangelism has often been associated with sales tactics, market analysis, and high-pressure psychology, which can sometimes undermine other cultures and disrespect those we aim to reach. As a result, many individuals hesitate to engage in faith-sharing. This book seeks to reclaim the ancient tradition of the church's evangelism, drawing on the conversion stories of the Bible, to provide a truly biblical understanding of evangelism. With over twenty-five years of experience teaching evangelism to laypeople and ministry students, Judith Paulsen demonstrates that God uses ordinary people of faith in their everyday spheres of influence to draw others to himself. She equips readers to share the gospel in a genuine, respectful, and culturally appropriate manner, recognizing the importance of evangelism in today's world. Above all, she emphasizes that the ultimate responsibility for evangelism lies with the God who continues to call people to himself. This book will be a valuable resource for professors and students in evangelism, discipleship, and missional theology courses, as well as pastors and church leaders. It includes discussion questions to facilitate meaningful discussions.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781540967060