EVANGELISM RESOURCE LIST
WEB RESOURCES:
Evangelistic Preaching Helps (archives page) — an occasional online resource that helps
individuals prepare sermons from an evangelistic perspective.
http://www.gbod.org/evangelism/articles.asp?loc_id=1101
The Faith Sharing Initiative — a strategy for training the churches laity in how to share
their faith. Rev. Royal Speidel provides training for the faith sharing initiative. [Email
rspeidel1@comcast.net ]
Click to access fsparticipants.pdf
The Faith Sharing Initiative also is available in Spanish.
Click to access elcompromiso.pdf
General Board of Discipleship Evangelism Web Site
http://www.gbod.org/evangelism/
Offer Them Christ – Holston Conference web site offering resources related to offering
Christ
http://holston.org/about/offer-them-christ/
Offering Christ Today (archives page) — a weekly online resource that provides helpful
tips on evangelism and offers suggested evangelism resources.
http://www.gbod.org/evangelism/articles.asp?loc_id=1100
Rethink Church Web Site
http://www.10thousanddoors.org/site/c.ruI4KbMRIvF/b.4877557/k.BF1F/Home.htm
http://www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.4696269/k.18F8/Rethink_Church__Wha
t_if_Church_was_a_Verb.htm
Stories for Survivors are Bible stories with discussion questions created for survivors of
disaster. The stories are told without extensive commentary in order to allow personal
and group discovery of the spiritual truths in each text that are most relevant to the needs
of people who are in crisis and transition.
http://www.gbod.org/evangelism/articles.asp?item_id=15243
PRINT and VIDEO RESOURCES:
Ancient Future Evangelism: Making Your Church a Faith-Forming Community by
Robert E. Webber
Robert Webber presents a model of evangelism and discipleship firmly rooted in
Scripture, attested to in the history of the church, and authentic to the postmodern world
in which we live. Webber surveys evangelism throughout the centuries, tracing the
development of the ancient process of Christian formation. He translates that process for
the 21st century, presenting four stages — conversion, discipleship, spiritual formation,
and Christian vocation — that can easily be adapted to various church traditions.
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Future-Evangelism-Church-Faith-Forming-
Community/dp/0801091608/sr=1-1/qid=1158866180/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-1975385-
1204743?ie=UTF8&s=books
Beyond the Roll the Sunday School and Evangelism. A Workshop for
Congregational Leaders + Instructional DVD
This flexible workshop can be used in a variety of settings and includes everything a
congregation needs for focusing the work of Sunday school for its mission of making
disciples of Jesus Christ.
The primary audience is a leadership group within the church, including Sunday school
teachers. The workshop begins with a Bible study pointing to the “main thing,” examines
cultural changes that have contributed to the decline of the church, and focuses on the
potential within the Sunday school for making new disciples.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=Beyond%20the%20Roll%20Bo
ok&pid=0687641403
Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism Living in a Three-Story Universe, by Walter
Brueggemann
Brueggemann here describes evangelism as a drama in three scenes, concerning (1) God’s
victory over the forces of chaos and death, (2) the announcement of that victory, and (3)
its appropriation by those who hear the announcement. This same dramatic sequence, as
he shows, is many times re-enacted in the Bible; the times and circumstances of the reenactment
may differ, but the essential message, as well as the structure of its
presentation, remains the same.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=biblical%20perspectives%20on
%20evangelism&pid=412331
Church for the Unchurched By George G. Hunter III
Hunter discusses the rebirth of the apostolic congregation, Christianity’s vision of what
people can become, how small groups shape an apostolic people, how lay ministry
advances the Christian movement, and how apostolic churches reach secular people.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=church%20for%20the%20unch
urched&pid=277329
The Church in Many Houses: Reaching Your Community Through Cell-Based
Ministry by Steve Cordle
The Church In Many Houses: Reaching Your Community Through Cell-Based Ministry
makes the case that the cell model will work— if key assumptions about spiritual growth
and the nature of the church are reexamined and renewed. Steve Cordle identifies the four
pivotal philosophical shifts necessary for the cell approach to work:
• programs to relationships—the purposes of the church are best fulfilled in the
cell group instead of in programs
• member to disciple-maker—every member can and should become a group
leader
• educating to equipping—spiritual growth is not knowing more but applying
more
• “come and see” to “go and show”—the power of penetration evangelism.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=steve%20cordle&pid=06873257
9X
Deepening your Effectiveness, Restructuring the Local Church for Life
Transformation by Dan Glover and Claudia Lavy.
Proposing a “deep-sea change” from the typical church plan, Glover and Lavy offer
experienced coaching in how to systematize disciple-making in a congregation.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=343629
Faith-Sharing: Dynamic Christian Witnessing by Invitation by Eddie Fox and
George Morris. The text answers, the fundamental questions of why, who, what, when,
and how of personal witnessing.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=155037
Faith-Sharing New Testament and Psalms. An inexpensive translation of the New
Revised Standard Version with personal helps. For those wishing to be grounded in the
Christian faith, and to share gracefully that faith with others and lead them to Christian
commitment.
http://store.wmepress.org/fanewteandps.html
Faith-Sharing Video Kit. This video presents a six-session study of personal faith
sharing, based on the book, Faith-Sharing.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=154979
The Faith-Sharing Congregation, by Roger K Swanson and Shirley Clement. This
book is a strategy for doing evangelism. Based on the quality of Congregational life,
which includes building a discipleship system, paying particular attention to ministries of
hospitality, personal relationships, storytelling, the domestic Church of the family, and
the family as the Body of Christ.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=154960
How Great a Flame! Contemporary Lessons from the Wesleyan Revival by James
Logan
Logan highlights key elements in that fanned the flames of the Wesleyan Revival. The
discussion questions that follow each chapter make this a good four-week small group
study resource.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=228449
Journal of the Academy for Evangelism in Theological Education
The journal contains scholarly articles and book reviews, and the minutes of the annual
meetings of the Academy of Evangelism and Theological Education. This journal
provides a medium for the responsible sharing of ideas among those engaged in the
teaching of evangelism, primarily at the seminary level, as well as those whose ministries
involve them in serious research and writing in the field.
$10 per book.
Checks payable to JAETE. Mail to:
Dr. Ronald W. Johnson, Managing Ed., Jaete, Mercer School of Theology, 3001 Mercer
University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341-4115
Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So! By H. Eddie Fox and George E. Morris
The book explores the fact that many churches do not believe that witnessing is their
calling. Fox and Morris say that churches are shy about their lack of knowledge and
ability to effectively communicate the message of the Gospel. Let the Redeemed of the
Lord Say So! attempts to erase the fears of inadequate witnessing and give confidence to
Christians to spread the Word. It is a book for individuals who long to be effective
witnesses, for congregations who have a desire to reach people and grow, and for college
and seminary classes that are designed to motivate and inspire witnessing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/productdescription/
157736158X/ref=dp_proddesc_0/104-1975385-
1204743?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
The Pathways to Christ Tract Series:
DR446 Begin with Jesus DR450 Hacia una nueva vida en Cristo
DR447 Understanding My Faith Journey with Christ. DR524 Mi jornada de fe con Cristo
DR448 Learning New Habits DR522 Nueva vida, nuevo habitos
DR449 Gifted in Christ DR523 Mis dones en Cristo
Church members and leaders often struggle to explain to unchurched friends and
acquaintances the importance of being a disciple of Jesus and growing in faith among a
community of believers. That’s where this series of tracts can help.
Powerful and priced right to leave with the seekers you meet, each attractively designed,
brief tract builds on the others with the goal of inviting seekers to know and follow Jesus
Christ in clear, non-churchy language.
Each title has a study guide companion available as a free pdf download.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/search_page.asp
Personal F.R.A.N. Plan. Sold in groups of 100. These wallet-size leaflets are designed
for praying and for sharing one’s faith, with a friend, relative, associate, or neighbor.
Available in English and Spanish.
English http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=155022
Spanish http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=155108
Radical Outreach. The Recovery of Apostolic Ministry and Evangelism by George
G. Hunter III
This book tells how the contemporary church can reclaim its ancient witness through
hands-on ministries with the unchurched.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=radical%20outreach&pid=0687
07441X
Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith, by Henry H.
Knight III & F. Douglas Powe Jr. This book focuses on personal and communal
transformation and the practice of evangelism with a distinctive Wesleyan approach. This
book can be used as a six-week study resource.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=358091
Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism by Martha Grace Reese. (church leaders)
Unbinding Your Heart: 40 Days of Prayer & Faith Sharing (All-Congregational study)
Unbinding Your Church (pastors, teachers & church musicians resource guide)
(This book emerged from a national four-year study, the Mainline Evangelism Project.
Over 1,000 people were interviewed. The book looks at evangelism in mainline churches
today. It shows examples of great churches sharing their faith. Finally, it helps readers
move into the possibilities God has in mind for them.
For more info, download free chapters: www.GraceNet.info
http://www.amazon.com/Unbinding-Gospel-Real-Life-
Evangelism/dp/0827238045/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-4097576-
8726552?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187214739&sr=8-1
Vital Signs: A Pathway to Congregational Wholeness by Dan R. Dick. Dan Dick
offers helpful suggestions about how different types of congregations can move in the
direction of vitality. This book is for church leaders who believe God calls all Christians
to participate in Christ’s mission to…be the body of Christ for the world.
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=426042
Your Church Can Thrive: Making the Connections that Build Healthy
Congregations, by Harold Percy. Percy provides a practical how-to book that helps
churches focus on their main mission—making disciples. Provocative questions lead
readers through rich times of discovery and reclamation of purpose.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=your%20church%20can%20thri
ve&pid=9780687022564
HOSPITALITY/WELCOMING RESOURCES
GO FISH! series of T.I.M.E. – Together In Ministry Everyday. T.I.M.E. outlines an
easy, effective, and cost-free way for churches to make an immediate impact on their
community – have congregations volunteer 90 minutes every 90 days in some form of
community service work with established local agencies engaged in helping with such
issues as hunger, aging, school, grief counseling, or housing. Abingdon Press resource.
www.GoFish4People.com
CATCH: Attracting and Connecting Visitors by Debi Williams Nixon with
Adam Hamilton
CATCH brings a comprehensive plan for implementing the proven marketing and
visitor follow-up techniques from Church of the Resurrection. This kit includes a
leadership team handbook and workbook for evaluation, discussion and planning,
a handbook of 40 daily devotions and a resource DVD. Part of the GO FISH!
series
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/Home.aspx?bsc=000379058
Igniting Ministries Web Site http://www.ignitingministry.org/default.aspx
BEYOND 30 SECONDS: Developing a Welcoming Congregation
This seven-session small-group video series is for all local congregations wanting
to go beyond the 30-second length of the national television commercials to
explore what may block our ability to welcome others.
http://www.ignitingministry.org/getstarted/products.aspx
Living Our Promise: The Igniting Ministry Trainers Toolbox 12 Complete
Training Sessions
Living Our Promise of “open hearts, open minds, open doors” requires constant
effort and attention. Help your congregation embrace the idea of welcoming as a
lifestyle with these 12, ready-made training sessions. From an overview of
Igniting Ministry, to a worship service that teaches welcoming, to a session that
helps your congregation through transition and change, this toolbox offers stepby-
step suggestions to enhance your church’s welcoming ministry.
http://www.ignitingministry.org/resources/product.aspx?iid=1124
Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith by Bill Hybels
This practical book invites us to understand the deeper relationships in living a life of
invitation. Not every “faith sharing” moment leads to a prayer of conversion; however,
Hybels challenges the readers to live in 3D (Develop Relationships, Discover Stories and
Discern Next Steps) listening to the leading of the Holy Spirit in guiding us to speak and
when to stay silent. Good look at challenging us to step out of our “Circle of Comfort.”
Book includes discussion questions for each chapter. DVD and church campaign
curriculum kit
http://www.justwalkacrosstheroom.com/faqs.aspxit
Making Room Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine D. Pohl
This book revisits the discipline of welcoming strangers and provides the foundation for
renewed commitment to recovering hospitality as a Christian tradition.
http://www.cokesbury.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=christine%20pohl&pid=08028
44316
The Race to Reach Out Connecting Newcomers to Christ in a New Century by
Douglas T. Anderson and Michael J. Coyner
The authors believe that to assimilate newcomers into the life and ministry of the
congregation, the whole church system must be involved. Anderson and
Coyner demonstrate how to identify and respond to visitors in a nonthreatening, yet
interested way; how to share information about them with the leaders of those ministries
and programs in which they would be most interested; how best to help them in their
decision to become church members; and how to help them understand and fulfill their
own call to ministry in the congregation.
http://abingdonpress.com/search.aspx?scope=all&query=michael%20j.%20coyner&pid=
0687066689