7 Books on Evangelism
Evangelism triggers strong emotions for most people. We think of a preacher in a stadium, a megaphone on a city corner, or an individual trying to share their faith with a friend or family member. It can feel awkward, coercive, performative, and stressful.
A well-known Scripture about evangelism is 1 Peter 3:15-16: “If someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way” (nlt). Preston Perry’s How to Tell the Truth points out that sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning hearts. As we consider explaining our hope, this resource will help us understand the Christian message and how to share it more clearly, expanding on theological faith foundations. Additional resources are recommended below.
Some people are specially gifted as evangelists. They regularly engage in conversations that evoke deeper topics around faith and God. Maybe they are compelled to share their faith and advocate for people they don’t even know to place their faith in God.
Even if you don’t necessarily feel gifted in evangelism, every Christian is called to communicate the reason for their hope. No amount of preparation is going to completely alleviate your emotions as you approach a situation where you will share your faith in Jesus. God doesn’t tell us to just let it go if we’re not comfortable; we’re given an imperative to “always be ready to explain it.” Evangelism is a call to simply share why we believe, no matter how simplistic our faith might appear to others. We can prepare for this calling by asking ourselves questions about why we believe and by studying the Bible and the foundations of the Christian faith.
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Confident Faith There’s no reason to be timid about what we believe, because our beliefs can stand up to the test. Truth isn’t dependent on how a person feels or one’s own point of view, as so many assert. On the contrary, we can determine truth through our five senses, and that truth reliably points to a deeper and unseen reality. |
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How to Talk about Jesus without Looking like an Idiot Have natural conversations with your friends and family about your faith. Discover four key questions that invite people into engaging discussions about what matters most in life. Everyday conversations that open the door to evangelism can be painless and natural; easy ways to talk about the true meaning of life and learn how to share the gospel with your neighbors, friends, and family. |
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More Than a Carpenter Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own robust research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered that the evidence suggested exactly the opposite―that Jesus, instead of being simply a first-century Hebrew carpenter, was so much more. Whether you’re a spiritual cynic or a long-time Christian, experience a new perspective on faith through this bestselling, timeless classic on who Jesus really is. |
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Sharing Your Faith Made Easy You don't have to be a pastor or a missionary to share your faith. In fact, God has commissioned every one of us to share the good news of salvation in Jesus. But sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start–or how to overcome those fears that stop you before you've even begun. Sharing Your Faith Made Easy shows you how to present the gospel in a simple yet effective way to help you fulfill the Great Commission. |
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What Did Jesus Really Mean When He Said Follow Me? You may think you are a Christian—but are you sure? Jesus’ call to follow him is more than an invitation to pray a prayer. It is a summons to lose your life and find new life and ultimate joy in him. What if we really listened to Jesus’ words and heard what he is saying? When people truly engage with Jesus’ personal invitation to follow him, everything changes, for he is worthy of all our trust and affections. |
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The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations Love God, love people. Could evangelism really be that simple? |
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How to Tell the Truth The streets of Chicago were his home, and it was there Preston Perry encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth—from Jehovah Witnesses to Mormons to Hebrew Israelites. That is where he discovered sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning hearts. And the way we do that is by engaging with friends, neighbors, and coworkers around us about our beliefs with truth, dignity, and respect. |
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