Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out

by Hildreth, D. Scott; McKinion, Steven A.

• ISBN13: 9781535982184
• ISBN10: 1535982187
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781535982191
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-07-15
• Publisher: B&H Academic
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Summary

What if talking about your faith felt as natural as discussing your family, your work, or your hobbies?

Evangelism doesn't have to be uncomfortable. You're under no pressure to prove anything. It really just amounts to having a conversation, and almost any context provides the opportunity for evangelism. You can spot these opportunities when you listen, because people talk about what's important to them. So think of evangelism as building a relationship with someone and intentionally planning to share Jesus as a part of everyday living. 

Sharing Jesus without Freaking Out, Second Edition is not a comprehensive theology of evangelism or the methods by which that theological message is communicated. The goal of the book is simply to show what evangelism looks like when it’s part of ordinary, everyday conversations. Sharing Jesus with others isn't a mystery, and it can be as natural as working a job, practicing a favorite hobby, or engaging in any other kind of daily activity. The authors show how anyone can make sharing the gospel a commonplace part of their lifestyle. Without all the freaking out part.
 

Author Biography

D. Scott Hildreth is assistant professor of global studies and George Liele director of the Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Steven A. McKinion is professor of theology and patristic studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1 Evangelism Doesn’t Have to Be Uncomfortable
Chapter 2 Evangelism Is Storytelling
Chapter 3 Evangelism Is Better When It’s a Conversation
Chapter 4 Evangelism Is Contextual
Chapter 5 Evangelism Listens to the Needs of Others
Chapter 6 Evangelism Is an Announcement of Good News
Chapter 7 Evangelism Is Best in Relationships
Chapter 8 Evangelism Happens on Purpose

Appendix I: An Evangelism Catechism
Appendix II: Sharing the Story of the Gospel
The Eight-Week Challenge
Study Questions for Small Groups