Author : Thomas G. Nees
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 30,99 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834116238
The author shares the historical and biblical bases for compassionate ministries and offers practical tips for organizing your own compassionate ministries.
Author : Timothy K. Beougher
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 12,41 MB
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825470056
Essential guidance for a lifestyle of sharing God's good news with a lost world. What exactly does it mean to "evangelize" in a Christian sense? And how is such evangelizing supposed to be done? Longtime pastor, evangelist, and professor of evangelism Timothy K. Beougher answers these questions and more from theological, historical, and practical perspectives. Beougher demonstrates God's goodness in evangelism through relatable anecdotes, Bible teaching, and encouraging instruction. Invitation to Evangelism welcomes believers into the experience of stepping out in faith of behalf of people God loves. Most Christians know that they should be sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with nonbelievers, and most also know they aren't witnessing very well, or even at all. They need help internalizing the content of gospel proclamation and identifying the best way to go about making evangelism a natural part of their lives. Invitation to Evangelism guides readers through the essential issues of the gospel message, evangelism methods, and witnessing models so they are ready and excited to move out in faith as everyday evangelists. Beougher's biblical, theological, historical, and practical teaching revolves around following essential aspects of being an evangelist: Having compassion as the motivation for evangelism Understanding the good news of Jesus Christ Seeing lost people as persons God loves Relying on the power of the Holy Spirit Paving the way for new believers to share their faith eagerly with others
Author : Chris Overstreet
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 21,11 MB
Release : 2015-10-10
Category :
ISBN : 9780692540978
Compassion to Action reminds us of the heart of God for people. Jesus is moved by compassion for all types of people, not just the poor. Jesus was, and is, a sign and a wonder. His life represents the heart of the Father and the compassion and mercy He has for humanity. Compassion is a gift from God. It is a love that empowers us to feel what God feels toward people and helps empower us into action. Jesus was moved with compassion, and it led Him into action. What will it lead you to do?
Author : Robert D. Lupton
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 37,20 MB
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 145960668X
Rethinking Ministry to the Poor The urban landscape is changing and, as a result, urban ministries are at a crossroads. If the Church is to be an effective agent of compassion and justice, we must change our mission strategies. In this compelling book, Lupton asks tough questions about service providing and community building to help us enhance our effectiveness. Among the questions; What dilemmas do caring people encounter to faithfully carry out the teachings of Scripture and become personally involved with the least of these? What are some possible alternatives to the ways we have traditionally attempted to care for the poor? How do people, programs and neighborhoods move toward reciprocal, interdependent relationships? To effect these types of changes will require new skill sets and resources, but the possibilities for good are great.
Author : Paul Borthwick
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 25,29 MB
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830844376
Go and do. Jesus commands it, and the world needs it. Mission mobilizer Paul Borthwick shows how proclamation and demonstration of the gospel go hand in hand, bringing together the Great Commission of Matthew 28 and the Great Compassion of Matthew 25, while offering practical, holistic ways for us to live them out in every sphere of our lives.
Author : Jerry M. Ireland
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 36,55 MB
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1532616384
Compassionate missions constitutes a growing focus among evangelical denominations and agencies. Because of this, there exists a growing need to be guided by sound principles and best practices. This edited volume sets forth both the biblical foundations and preferred methods for churches wanting to engage in compassion as part of their missionary efforts. The aim throughout is that compassionate missions would be guided by indigenous principles that help establish autonomous local churches, capable of being salt and light in their communities. The contributors to this volume have over 200 years of missions experience. Through their first-hand knowledge of the challenges and pitfalls faced by missionaries engaging in compassion, these authors set forth foundational principles and practical guidelines related to some of the most pressing issues confronting missionaries today. These include HIV/AIDS, UPGs, human trafficking, orphans and vulnerable children, gender issues, and many more. Pastors, missionaries, missions boards, and educators will find this a valuable resource as the church in the twenty-first century continues to engage in the Great Commission.
Author : Ronald J. Sider
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 10,17 MB
Release : 1999-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801058457
Concerned to promote an authentic, biblical faith, this book suggests ways to combine evangelism with social action for effective witness in today's world.
Author : Randy Newman
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 36,53 MB
Release : 2023-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825470242
You don't need to memorize evangelical formulas or answers. You just have to be willing to ask questions. There was something different about the way Jesus communicated with the lost: He didn't force answers upon people; He asked questions. So why don't we? Campus ministry veteran Randy Newman has been using a questioning style of evangelism for years. In this thought-provoking book, he provides practical insights to help Christians engage others in meaningful spiritual conversations. To Newman, asking questions challenges how we think about unbelievers, their questions, and our message, instead of telling unbelievers what to think. A perennial best-seller, this third edition includes both revisions of current chapters, such as an expanded discussion on LGBTQ+ issues and the debate on transgenderism, and new chapters that ponder issues such as science and suffering. "Distilled out of twenty years of personal evangelism, this book reflects both a deep grasp of biblical theology and a penetrating compassion for people--and finds a way forward in wise, probing questions. How very much like the Master Himself!" --D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Questioning Evangelism steps outside the boundaries of evangelism as usual and tackles the tougher issues of our modern day." --Mitch Glaser, Chosen People Ministries
Author : Harvie M. Conn
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 12,16 MB
Release : 1992-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780875522067
Author : Wesley Furlong
Publisher : MennoMedia, Inc.
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 19,14 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1513800450
When is doing good not good enough? When does “doing outreach” actually do harm? Smart Compassion calls Christians to strategic, prayerful, and biblically based approaches to compassion. With evangelical Anabaptist convictions and insights from psychology, Wesley Furlong uses his background as a church leader and nonprofit founder to guide readers through the three aspects of smart compassion needed for families and neighborhoods to flourish: collective empowerment, radical hospitality, and healing presence. In the vein of When Helping Hurts, discover wise strategies that bring Jesus’ love to your neighbors. Shift your paradigm from fixing everybody’s problems to spending yourself well. Learn how to hold together justice and evangelism, worldly wisdom and divine revelation, action and prayer. For anyone who wants to make a difference but doesn’t know how, Smart Compassion offers a contagious vision and practical steps for real change.
