Evangelism

Like a Man on Fire

August 30, 2011
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Over the years I have heard people encourage evangelism by saying something like, “Preach like an Arminian, pray like a Calvinist.” That, or some variation on the theme gets play now and then. And, let me just tell you, it’s the wrong thing to say. It’s not the wrong thing to say because Calvinists are [...]

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Evangelism by J.D. Payne

March 7, 2011
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I recently received a copy of J.D. Payne’s new book, Evangelism: A Biblical Response to Today’s Questions. J.D. is a National Missionary with the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and an Associate Professor of Church Planting and Evangelism in the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism at The Southern Baptist [...]

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The Most Important Post of the Year?

February 25, 2011
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Has Steve McCoy written one of the most important blog post pastors will read this year? I think he just might have done it. Read it. Read it thoughtfully. Take it seriously. You may not agree with it, but do not dismiss it. Steve asks, What if evangelicals hit America with 200, or 500, or 1,000 [...]

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Clearing the Smoke

August 18, 2010
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Last week I was hanging out at one of our local cigar shops. I’ve been a patron at this particular tobacconist for 10 years. It is the kind of place you want to hang out at with exposed brick, leather chairs, a great selection of cigars and pipe tobacco, and amazing staff. I have found [...]

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You Stink at Evangelism

February 19, 2009

So last night our ministry assistant was sitting in her car in the grocery store parking lot when a man approached the driver’s side window, and knocked. She cautiously opened it a crack and the man threw in a letter and ran away. BOOM! – she just got evangelized! If poorly. I think it’s fair [...]

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My Dad, The Christian

February 16, 2009

I grew up with very loving, supportive parents. I always knew how fortunate I was to have them (except for a couple years in my mid teens when I hated everyone in the world). My dad and I have always been close, and I have fond memories from my childhood of us playing Frisbee, boxing, [...]

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Fall Push?

August 14, 2008

A lot of churches have a Fall push. Are any of your churches doing that? You know, summer vacations are over, kids are back in school, new residents are moved in and getting settled, a rhythm is developing and many churches use that time to try and connect with new people. Ads, mailers, door hangers, [...]

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