A History of Evangelism in North America

A History of Evangelism in North America

Author: Thomas P. Johnston

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0825447097

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Encounter North American evangelism from the Great Awakening to the present day A History of Evangelism in North America guides readers on a tour through circuit riders and tent meetings to campus evangelism and online ministries. Academic research combines with gospel faithfulness and love for the lost in this historical survey. Encountering these prominent evangelism movements will inspire innovation and courage in the call to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Few Christians recognize the historical backgrounds of various evangelistic ministries, their theological traditions, or their guiding principles. A History of Evangelism in North America explores evangelism methodologies and legacies from the early 1700s to today. Experts deliver current scholarship on twenty-two evangelists and ministries, including the following: John Wesley and itinerant preachers The camp meeting movement The American Bible Society and Bible distribution evangelism The Navigators and personal discipleship Billy Graham and crusade evangelism Campus ministries The Jesus Movement 21st-century evangelistic approaches A History of Evangelism in North America promises to have lasting value for those who study evangelism, missions, Christian history, and the church in North America.


Built by the Owner's Design

Built by the Owner's Design

Author: Danny Von Kanel

Publisher: CSS Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 078801952X

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Built By The Owner's Design invites you into the drawing room of the Master Designer to examine His blueprints for evangelism and church growth. Employing the plumb line of God's Word, this book makes it clear that God's way of growth and outreach is most effective. Danny Von Kanel draws on a careful analysis of more than 50 churches in three denominations to offer a proven framework that can support lasting growth in diverse situations. Several checklists are included to help you systematically evaluate your situation and develop a tailor-made growth plan. Grounded in solid research and Von Kanel's own experience in several growing ministries, this immensely practical resource belongs in every pastor's library.


Effective Evangelistic Churches

Effective Evangelistic Churches

Author: Thom S. Rainer

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 1996-07-15

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1433669609

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Part research project, part detective story, this book presents results from the most comprehensive study of successful churches in history. These 586 churches across America all excel in winning new souls for Christ, and have a remarkable range of things in common. Some stereotypes are shattered, some results are astonishing, and everything is written in a readable, non-technical style.-- Includes churches with at least one baptism per 19 members annually-- Churches range from 60 to 6,000 in membership; more than 2/3 claim 100-499 members-- Reveals the seven evangelism tools most important to successful churches-- Discusses popular misconceptions about church location, size, event evangelism and more


Sabbath School Program Planner

Sabbath School Program Planner

Author: Dorothy Eaton Watts

Publisher: Review and Herald Pub Assoc

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780828006408

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Contains 14 adult Sabbath school programs for holidays and special occasions: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, back to school, patriotic, Father's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Christian Education Day, Mother's day, Memorial Day.


High Expectations

High Expectations

Author: Thom S. Rainer

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 1999-02-15

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1433671891

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For over a quarter of a century the problem of losing church members has progressively increased. Today the situation is so bad that less than one-third of the members in some churches attend worship services. Church leaders are crying for help.In an effort to help church leaders, the Billy Graham School of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary conducted a massive research project involving nearly 287 churches. The most revealing aspect of the study was that the higher expectations placed on members, the greater the likelihood that the members would stay and be involved with the church. Using the data gathered from this project, Thom Rainer presents the first-ever comprehensive study about 'closing the back door.' Rainer looks at why people are leaving the church and how church leaders can keep the members.