The Complete Evangelism Guidebook

by Dawson, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780801071850
• ISBN10: 0801071852
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: BAKER BOOKS

Summary

Nearly ten million Americans have recently said they are "absolutely committed" to both the Christian faith and to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Still, many people don't know where to start, what to say, or how to say it. The Complete Evangelism Guidebook is a comprehensive resource on everything a person needs to know about sharing his or her faith. Well-known evangelists such as Rick Warren, Josh McDowell, and Luis Palau combine their knowledge into one comprehensive and easy-to-read handbook. This practical guide will explain how to define, demonstrate, declare, and defend faith with almost anyone from almost any background--friend, co-worker, atheist, agnostic, or someone else. With more than seventy articles written by nearly sixty evangelism experts, The Complete Evangelism Guidebook will make sharing the faith easier than ever!

Author Biography

Scott Dawson is founder of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association in Birmingham, Alabama. He has reached more than 550,000 people through conferences and crusades.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgments	p. 11
Introduction: Why or Why Not Witness?	p. 13
Sharing Your Faith
Defining Your Faith
What Faith Is	p. 21
What Faith Isn't	p. 25
Know the Difference	p. 29
Show the Difference!	p. 36
Demonstrating Your Faith
Extraordinary Lifestyle	p. 43
Extraordinary Actions	p. 47
Prayer Evangelism	p. 54
Declaring Your Faith
Your Testimony	p. 61
Everyday Illustrations	p. 66
Gospel Presentation	p. 70
The Scriptures	p. 75
Defending Your Faith
Welcome Common Questions	p. 81
When You Have the Answers	p. 86
When You Don't Have the Answers	p. 90
When to Raise New Questions	p. 96
Don't Be Afraid!	p. 99
Spiritual Warfare	p. 104
Ordinary People
Ordinary People by Relationship Group
Family	p. 113
Friends	p. 118
Co-workers	p. 122
Couples	p. 126
Neighbors	p. 130
Classmates	p. 134
Strangers	p. 139
Ordinary People by Age Group
Senior Adults	p. 145
The Baby Boomer Generation	p. 149
Youth	p. 153
Children	p. 156
Ordinary People by Vocation
Arts	p. 163
Athletics	p. 168
Business	p. 173
Education	p. 177
Entertainment	p. 182
Government	p. 188
Media	p. 193
Medical Field	p. 197
Military	p. 202
Ordinary People by Religion
Agnosticism	p. 209
Atheism	p. 213
Buddhism	p. 217
Confucianism	p. 221
Hinduism	p. 225
Judaism	p. 229
Islam	p. 235
New Age	p. 242
The Occult	p. 246
Cults	p. 250
Christendom	p. 254
Ordinary People by Race
African American	p. 261
Asian	p. 265
Hispanic	p. 269
Native American	p. 272
Recent Immigrants	p. 276
International Students	p. 281
Ordinary People by Life Situation
Abuse Victims	p. 289
Addicts	p. 296
Convicts	p. 302
People Affected by Disability	p. 307
The Homeless	p. 310
Millennials	p. 314
The Affluent	p. 318
The Poor	p. 322
The Unemployed	p. 326
Outcasts	p. 330
Ordinary People by Gender or Sexual Orientation
Men	p. 337
Women	p. 344
Singles	p. 348
Homosexuals	p. 353
Lesbians	p. 357
Discontents	p. 361
Notes	p. 367
Recommended Reading	p. 370
Free Online Resources	p. 373
Contributors	p. 374
Scripture Index	p. 383
Subject Index	p. 389
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