Gospel Centered Evangelism : A Theology and Practice of Intentional Evangelism

Evangelism. Approaching this task has been a challenge for God's people both individually and corporately since as long as we can remember and longer. We've tried to examine, evaluate, and consider American culture; adapting to reach it, attempting to develop fresh and creative methods to get our message to make sense to the lost. In doing so, we have placed the culture at the front of our consideration. We ask, "What is our culture like?" and then ask, "How do we reach it?" Are we asking the right questions? Is this task as complicated as we've made it? This book is an urgent call for the Church in America to repent, recover, and renew our priorities in evangelism. The inspiration for this book came from the author's experience and his benefit from the ministry of Evangelist Ray Comfort and The Way of The Master. This book endeavors to discuss something more than a method of sharing our faith (while that is included), but to truly examine the motives, presuppositions, and thinking behind how and why we evangelize the way we do. This is our most substantial resource on Amazon. Questions this book will answer:*What is Intentional Evangelism?*What should form our philosophy or theology of Evangelism?*How has contemporary Evangelism attempted to reach the lost and to what degree are our methods and the language we use biblical and effective? *Is the gospel still central in our evangelism?*What does it mean to be effective?*How do we deal with our fears of sharing our faith?*What specific counsel does Scripture give us for how to share our faith and what does it teach by example?*What does Intentional Evangelism look like practically?*Is street preaching a legitimate means of reaching the lost? *How do we answer the objections from the lost?CHANGES IN THE SECOND EDITION: -New Cover Design-Minor spelling and other corrections-Additional footnotes and sources-Additional material within body of text, expanded paragraphs-Formatting and Structure Changes-Appendix reviewing Bill Hybels and Mark Mittleberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian-Appendix on Is it Wrong to Have an Agenda With Unbelievers?-Appendix on Does 2 John v.10-11 prohibit us from witnessing to cults?-Appendix on Event-Based Evangelism-Appendix on 7 Reasons to Share Your Faith at Work-Appendix on Open-Air SpringboardsAbout the author:Joseph came to know Christ as Savior in 2004 after growing up in a non-Christian home and being an atheist for seven years. He lived in North Texas most of his life. He attended Moody Bible Institute, graduating in 2010 with a B.A. in Biblical Exposition and is currently studying at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He serves as the Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries at Milton Baptist Church in Milton, KY. He has led evangelism teams in North Texas and Chicago for outreach on the streets, in local parks, and on college campuses. He has facilitated, taught, and written evangelism curriculum for youth, college students, and adults. He and his wife also served a two-year term in a domestic incarnational missionary program designed to reach the lost through building community. Joseph simply has a heart to build and stabilize a biblical worldview into the hearts and minds of the church alongside a theology of evangelism that isn't driven by popular culture or sentimentalism, but instead intentionally shares the comprehensive gospel message in a loving yet uncompromising way.*All proceeds go to support my wife and I while we're at seminary.