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Evangelism Outside the Box
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It used to be that providing clear evidence for the resurrection of Jesus or the reliability of the Bible was a pretty effective way to reach people with the Good News. But today, many folks think all truth is relative, even our historical and scientific data about Christianity. So how can we reach them?
We need new ways of telling people the old, old story. We need to look again at our usual mental habits if we want to reach people who have a brand new mindset of their own. We need toget outside the box of ideas and practices that are sacred to us but are not sacred to God. That's what Rick Richardson's book is all about.
Here are fresh perspectives on relying on the Holy Spirit, awakening spiritual interest in others, appealing to what they value (instead of what we think they should value) and leading them into a transforming experience with God. Also included is Richardson's Circles of Belonging, a new, straightforward presentation of the message of Jesus (yes, it can even be sketched out on a napkin!) that is true to Scripture and true to the new way people live and think.
As an experienced evangelist and leader of evangelism programs, Richardson offers in this helpful book the principles and practices that will help us all grow in love for--and communicate effectively with—people who need Jesus.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. What's Our Box?
2. Understanding Today's Questions
3. Responding to Today's Questions
4. A Theology Strategy for Reaching People Today
5. The Power of Team
6. Friendship Prayer
7. A Biblical Model for Awakening Souls
8. Awakening Souls by Connecting to the Culture
9. Awakening Souls by Challenging Pre-Christian People
10. Developing Genuine Christian Community
11. Drawing Pre-Christians into SeekingCommunity
12. Conversion for Pre-Christian People Today
13. Inviting People into the Circle of Belonging
14. Transformation: Getting Growing a True Christian Identity
15. Getting Staying Outside the Box
Afterword: To Pastors and Leaders of Churches Ministries
Appendix 1: The Rise Fall of the Modern World
Appendix 2: Leading a GIG
Appendix 3: GIG Studies from the Biographies of Jesus
Appendix 4: The Alpha Course
Appendix 5: A Sample Seeker Retreat
Appendix 6: Circles of Belonging Training Sheet
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