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…can be as we move forward? Priscilla Pope-Levison: Liturgical evangelism integrates evangelism into worship. It’s a highly scripted model of evangelism. Many churches, including most United Methodist churches, have a…
…evangelism good? When we consider the dramatically different models of evangelism deployed by the church — church growth versus prophetic evangelism, revival versus small group evangelism — five key qualities…
…evangelism. How can we liberate our understanding and practice of evangelism from the weight of this emotional baggage? Evangelism can never be reduced to a campaign to manipulate or entice…
…Focusing on these practices can demystify the concept of evangelism and strengthen a congregation’s evangelistic efforts. Many churches struggle with evangelism. For some, evangelism is an important objective, but the…
…the realm of online church. But it appears that many find virtual evangelism easier and more spontaneous than face-to-face evangelism. Here are some ideas for encouraging virtual evangelism in your…
…evangelism is R.E.L.A.T.I.O.N.A.L.: Renewal; Enter; Listening; Acceptance; Testimony; Inviting; On-Going; New Beings; Assurance; Live-It. As Christians, we are not to keep the gift we receive through evangelism; we are to…
…he suggests, is the new evangelism. So much of the narrative in our culture today can be summarized as just plain mean. From the way customers behave at the corner…
What can we learn about congregational revitalization, Fresh Expressions, and evangelism from the Methodist Church in Britain? Lewis Center Director F. Douglas Powe Jr. interviews Trey Hall, a Methodist pioneer,…
…in Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism (Chalice Press, 2006). The purpose of the Mainline Evangelism Project was to see how well mainline churches were doing in helping people become…
Learn practices for adapting relational evangelism to hybrid ministry. Even before the pandemic, reaching new people has long been a struggle for many congregations. Relying on the same old approaches…
…with the old-wineskin mentality are not connecting with the post-civil rights generations. These congregations think they have tried to do evangelism, but they have only succeeded in further alienating those…
Free Webinar — Register Now Learn practices for adapting relational evangelism to hybrid ministry. Tuesday, March 1, Noon-1:30 p.m. Eastern Even before the pandemic, reaching new people has long been…
…outlines strategies to make your Vacation Bible School a meaningful and effective evangelism opportunity. This article by F. Douglas Powe Jr. was originally published on June 13, 2018. We are…
…The ease and comfort of “virtual evangelism” may explain in part why many congregations have enjoyed increased attendance for online worship services. (See “Online Worship Makes Evangelism Less Intimidating for…
Combining caring ministry with proclamation of the Gospel is the key to effective ministry says Robert Pierson, according to reviewer Ann Michel. In Needs-Based Evangelism, Robert Pierson, pastor of Christ…
Is your congregation squeamish when it comes to evangelism? In this episode, Lewis Center Director F. Douglas Powe Jr. speaks with Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison on how congregations can more authentically…
Podcast Episode 107 What can we learn about congregational revitalization, Fresh Expressions, and evangelism from the Methodist Church in Britain? Trey Hall shares insights on these subjects drawing from his…
…of evangelism and discipleship, because that’s another area where you’re really pointing to a new way of thinking about evangelism and discipleship that grows out of the Fresh Expressions movement….
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Tim Snyder considers how church leaders can connect with new people through digital relationships. He explains how digital platforms provide enhanced opportunities for listening, prayer, storytelling, and evangelism in the…
…idea will spread rapidly to people I previously had no contact with! Accordingly, strong ties aid discipleship but frustrate evangelism, while weak ties further evangelism but may have little immediate…
…outreach and evangelism. Our thinking shapes our actions. Sometimes a simple adjustment in our thinking can have far-reaching repercussions. If we shift the way we look at the world and…
…type of engagement is a form of evangelism. It’s a connectional, social, boundary-crossing evangelism, and it begins outside the church. This is the deeper, messier work of evangelism that is…
…more inclined to extend and respond to invitations to check out church online. Virtual evangelism is proving easier, less intimidating, and more spontaneous than face-to-face evangelism. Read more now. Support…
…there, and the movement of the Spirit. Let’s take a look at these subsequent paradigm shifts. 4. Evangelism as building relationships In the old paradigm, outreach is about doing nice…
…church membership, replace giving units, or score more points in a game of saving souls. The goal of any type of evangelism is relationships and helping others to build a…
…of your book is devoted to exploring a different approach to evangelism and a different approach to mission built less around membership recruitment and more around community engagement that takes…
…financial journey. The evangelism opportunities, the outreach opportunities, the relational things that can come about as a result of this are really significant. Ann Michel: In addition to the financial…
Befriending others was the early church’s method of evangelism, discipleship, and worship. Greg Moore, who works to create new faith communities, says it is critical for the church to remember…
…of Evangelism (an E. Stanley Jones Professorship) and Professor of Urban Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr. is distinguished professor of church leadership at Wesley…
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