How Do I Get Started in Evangelism?

By J. Mack Stiles

Small, Convenient Guide Offers Biblical Advice for Communicating the Gospel Message
Too often, believers find themselves unprepared to share their faith. They might be afraid of saying the wrong thing or afraid of even starting a conversation. Before they know it, a great opportunity for evangelism has passed. What if Christians never missed another chance to tell others about Jesus? 
 
In this small yet practical guide, J. Mack Stiles defines proper evangelism and offers advice for communicating God's truth clearly, biblically, and persuasively. Readers learn how to explain the gospel message, live the gospel, understand conversion, and more. This guide is easy to read and share, making it a great resource for churches and small groups.

- Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions about church life
- Applicable: Explains that evangelism is "teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade" and gives readers practical advice for sharing their faith
- Short and Accessible Format: Concise, biblical teaching that's easy to read and share 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Crossway Books
• Release date: May 6, 2024
• ISBN: 9781433591747

J. Mack Stiles

J. Mack Stiles is the director of Messenger Ministries Inc, an organization that promotes healthy missions. Mack and his family lived in the Middle East for twenty years, where he was the founder and director of the Fellowship of Christian UAE Students (FOCUS) in the United Arab Emirates. He later served as the pastor for the Erbil Baptist Church in Iraq and worked for many years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the United States. Mack is the author of Evangelism; Marks of the Messenger; and Speaking of Jesus.

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Christians are pressed by very real questions. How does Scripture structure a church, order worship, organize ministry, and define biblical leadership? Those are just examples of the questions that are answered clearly, carefully, and winsomely in this new series from 9Marks. I am so thankful for this ministry and for its incredibly healthy and hopeful influence in so many faithful churches. I eagerly commend this series.

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Gloria Furman, author, Missional Motherhood and The Pastor’s Wife

As a pastor, I get asked lots of questions. I’m approached by unbelievers seeking to understand the gospel, new believers unsure about next steps, and maturing believers wanting help answering questions from their Christian family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It’s in these moments that I wish I had a book to give them that was brief, answered their questions, and pointed them in the right direction for further study. Church Questions is a series that provides just that. Each booklet tackles one question in a biblical, brief, and practical manner. The series may be called Church Questions, but it could be called ‘Church Answers.’ I intend to pick these up by the dozens and give them away regularly. You should too.

Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas

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