Not everyone can think on their feet. Some people are simply not good at speaking to strangers and forming new friendships. One of the practical benefits of the three-strand model of evangelism is that it gives a role to all of God’s people. By making evangelism a community project, it also takes seriously the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in distributing a variety of gifts among his people.
Applied three-strand evangelism includes forming authentic relationships with others, inviting them into your community through dinners, movies, hearing bands, parties and so on, allowing them to witness the power and presence of God in people who aren’t afraid of culture and genuinely love others.
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January 28, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Scott Nelson
I know that Crossway Books is going to be publishing the Total Church book sometime in 2008. Is there any other way to get the book than by purchasing it out of the UK?
Thanks.
Scott
Bryan, TX
January 29, 2008 at 3:16 am
jdodson
My US connection is out of stock. Amazon is the only other way I know of…
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