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Highlights
- We have met evangelists-and they are not us.
- About the Author: Mark R. Teasdale (PhD, Southern Methodist University) is E. Stanley Jones Associate Professor of Evangelism at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL.
- 150 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Ministry
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About the Book
We have met evangelists--and they are not us. Sympathetic to the discomfort his students have about evangelism, Mark Teasdale gives us this refreshing, practical look at sharing the good news. He opens up a nonthreatening space, helping us learn how to express the gospel in a manner true to what we believe, authentic to who we are, and compelling to others.
Book Synopsis
We have met evangelists-and they are not us. Sympathetic to the discomfort his students have about evangelism, Mark Teasdale gives us this refreshing, practical look at sharing the good news. He opens up a nonthreatening space, helping us learn how to express the gospel in a manner true to what we believe, authentic to who we are, and compelling to others.
Review Quotes
"Evangelism for Non-Evangelists stands apart from other texts offering best practices and programs of evangelism. Mark Teasdale unpacks some of the negative baggage associated with evangelism and challenges the reader to reflect deeply on their beliefs and evaluate whether their evangelistic practices authentically flow out of their understanding of who God is and what God is doing in the world. This is a must-read for seminary students, pastors, and lay leaders as they seek to share and embody the gospel in their communities and throughout the entire ministry of the local church."
"As one who strives to teach and practice authentic evangelism, I am always on the lookout for resources that are at once richly theological and uncompromisingly practical. Mark Teasdale's Evangelism for Non-Evangelists is such a book. It rescues evangelism from surface methods and dehumanizing formulas as it helps the faithful to navigate the waters of genuine gospel encounter."
"Dr. Teasdale has written an immensely insightful book helping individuals and local churches rethink and reframe conversations around evangelism. This book provides a set of best practices as a starting point for authentic evangelism that invites people into the good news of who God is and how he is at work in the world. While written from a thoughtful theological and academic perspective, Dr. Teasdale's own personal experiences and obvious passion for evangelism make the book powerful and practical for every reader, from pastors to seminarians, church leaders, and lay people."
"I would certainly recommend Teasdale's book for an introductory course in evangelism in any mainline seminary or divinity school. The author's passion for encouraging instruction that is more effective is to be applauded and celebrated."
"Mark Teasdale navigates the topic of evangelism in a way that includes a wide variety of theological perspectives. His approach helps many persons find an authentic way of living out 'a bias for the good news.' This is a very helpful book for all who want a deeper and more practical approach to evangelism."
"Teasdale challenges readers to be authentic, to avoid cookie-cutter approaches, and to consider the context in which evangelism takes place."
About the Author
Mark R. Teasdale (PhD, Southern Methodist University) is E. Stanley Jones Associate Professor of Evangelism at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. He is ordained in the United Methodist Church and is passionate about helping students reclaim the practice of evangelism on a personal, practical level. He is the author of Methodist Evangelism, American Salvation: The Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church.