Graceful Evangelism – Christian Witness in a Complex World

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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The word evangelism evokes strong reactions among Christians. Conflict about what it is, whether to do it, how to go about it, and the desired results divides churches, demonstrating the need for new theologies and methods that address today's religiously pluralistic and secular contexts. This book offers a comprehensive treatment of evangelism, from biblical models to contemporary practice. Frances Adeney shows that understanding different contexts and approaches to evangelism and accepting the views of others on this crucial topic can help replace the "evangelism wars" (social action vs. proclamation) with a more graceful approach to sharing God's good news with the world.

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Utgivningsdatum2011-03-01
Mått163 x 228 x 15 mm
Vikt356 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagBaker Publishing Group
ISBN9780801031854

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Frances S. Adeney (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is William A. Benfield Jr. Professor of Evangelism and Global Mission Emerita at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. She has authored and contributed to many books, including Christianity Encountering World Religions, Christianity and Human Rights, and Christian Women in Indonesia: A Narrative Study of Gender and Religion.

Introduction: What This Book Is AboutPart 1: Where Did We Come From?1. What Is Evangelism? Perspectives and Problems 2. What Does the Bible Say? Biblical Models of Evangelism 3. Patterns of Evangelism through the Ages 4. The Western Missionary Movement in the Nineteenth Century: An American PerspectivePart 2: Where Are We Now?5. The Situation for Evangelism in the Twenty-first Century: Two Sides of a Coin 6. Today's Mission Trends 7. Contemporary Theologies of EvangelismPart 3: Where Are We Going?8. Abundant Life 9. A Mission Statement for Evangelism 10. Changing Context: Transforming MissionPart 4: Can We Craft a Graceful Evangelism?11. Insights from Contemporary Theologies of Evangelism 12. Challenges to Crafting a Graceful Evangelism 13. Changes: New Movements and Institutional Re-visionings 14. Seeing through Their Eyes: A Spiral of Knowledge Acquisition 15. Radical Habits: Practices for Evangelism TodayAppendix: Constructing a Congregational TimelineIndexes