GROW Groups Study Directory Bible Study: Evangelism (Alphabetically)
Bill Hybels Mark Mittelberg Becoming a Contagious Christian 5 studies Evangelism doesn't have to be frustrating or intimidating. Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg believe that effectively communicating our faith in Christ should be the most natural thing in the world. We just need encouragement and direction. In Becoming a Contagious Christian, Hybels and Mittelberg articulate the central principles that have helped the believers at Willow Creek Community Church become a church known around the world for its outstanding outreach to unchurched people. Based on the words of Jesus and flowing from the firsthand experiences of the authors, Becoming a Contagious Christian is a groundbreaking, personalized approach to relational evangelism. You will discover your own natural evangelism style, how to develop a contagious Christian character, to build spiritually strategic relationships, to direct conversations toward matters of faith, and to share biblical truths in everyday language. This landmark book presents a blueprint for starting a spiritual epidemic of hope and enthusiasm for spreading the Gospel. Focus Study Evangelism (Alphabetically) April 5, 2014 page 2
Bill Hybels Just Walk Across the Room : Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith 5 studies Building on the solid foundation laid in Becoming a Contagious Christian, Just Walk Across the Room signals the next era in personal evangelism. Pastor Bill Hybels's firm conviction is that the highest value in personal evangelism is being attuned to and cooperative with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This means playing only the role you are intended to play--- walking when the Spirit says to walk, talking when the Spirit says to talk, and falling silent when the Spirit suggests that you've already said enough. More than two thousand years ago, Jesus himself introduced the perfect model for evangelism. He left the marvelous adoration of the angels and the perfection of heaven, and he chose to 'walk' clear across the cosmos. He had no memorized script, no forced formulas. Instead, he was armed only with an offer of redemption to people just like you and me, many of whom were neck-deep in pain of their own making. Today, the goal for every Christian is to reflect Christ's love and follow his example by taking simple walks across rooms---leaving our circles of comfort and extending hands of care, compassion, and inclusiveness to people living far from God. Hybels encourages Christfollowers to 'live in 3-D'---developing friendships, discovering stories, and discerning appropriate next steps---as a means of learning to understand the Spirit's promptings. With fresh perspectives from his own reflections and experiences collected during his most recent decade of ministry. Hybels shows with undeniable clarity the power of this approach to evangelism. Focus Study Evangelism (Alphabetically) April 5, 2014 page 3
William Fay Share Jesus Without Fear 11 studies In recent years, the Share Jesus without Fear book and its growing family of ancillary products have sparked a faith-sharing movement that continues to gain momentum. It began with the jaw-dropping story of William Fay, once a money-driven businessman with Mafia ties who ran a house of prostitution until it was raided by police. Facing the threat of jail time, Fay turned to Jesus Christ for redemption and ever since has been turning others to Him as well. This 70-minute audio CD edition of Share Jesus without Fear relays Fay's passionate, effective instructions on how to share the love of Christ with anyone-- without feeling intimidated on either side of the conversation. Bold and joyful, the outreach movement continues without fear. Focus Study Evangelism (Alphabetically) April 5, 2014 page 4
Brett Eastman Deanna, Eastman Todd Wendorff Life Together Christian Beliefs & Living Connecting in Christ (Experiencing Christ Together) 6 sessions Fellowship. The word gets used a lot in church. But too often our understanding and practice of fellowship are shallow and stripped of the life-giving, life-transforming power God intended community to have. Jesus lived out and taught a deeper, more radical kind of fellowship---a way of interacting that makes others sit up and take notice. These six sessions will show you Jesus way of loving others as I have loved you. Experiencing Christ Together helps your group explore the five biblical purposes that make up a high-impact Christian life ---fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship. Jesus perfectly lived out God s purposes for his life, and he taught his followers how to do the same. As you walk in the footsteps of those first disciples listening to and watching Jesus through these studies, you and your group will be transformed. This Bible study gets to the heart of the matter--- my character in Christ---and that has created action on my part. Focus Study Evangelism (Alphabetically) April 5, 2014 page 5
Brett Eastman Deanna, Eastman Todd Wendorff Life Together Sharing Christ 6 studies 'Everyone knows what it feels like to be lost. But for many people, being lost is a way of life. Sharing Christ Together teaches students how to give lost people directions. Six sessions give kids the tools they need to talk about Jesus with their friends, family, and the world: * The Father's Heart: How do I make evangelism a passionate extension of my relationship with God? * Christ in Flesh and Blood: When it comes to evangelism, what does it mean to be the body of Christ? * Sowing Seeds: How did Jesus actually spread the good news? * Who Is My Neighbor? How and why is it important to share Jesus with people who are from different cultures? * Teaming Up: Why did Jesus say to go out in pairs? What does that have to do with how I talk to people about Jesus? * Up a Tree: What do I do when I encounter people who make me uncomfortable? Sharing Christ Together will fill your student's hearts with Jesus and allow them to share the love they've experienced with those who need a savior. ' Focus Study Evangelism (Alphabetically) April 5, 2014 page 6
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