Speaking of Jesus - (Saltshaker Books) by J Mack Stiles (Paperback)

About the Book

J. Mack Stiles shows how to reach our ethnically, culturally, economically, educationally, geographically and ideologically diverse world with the best news of all.

Book Synopsis

The gospel really is the best news anyone will ever receive. So why do Christians shy away from talking about Jesus outside of church? And, when they do speak of Jesus, why do they often get a disinterested or scornful reponse?Mack Stiles offers a wealth of answers, ideas and stories in this heads-up, hands-on evangelism handbook. His creative strategies for reaching an ethnically, culturally, economically, educationally, geographically and ideologically diverse world with the best news ever are drawn directly from his own work as an evangelist in today's student world. In Speaking of Jesus he shows readers how to keep their eyes open for "divine appointments," how to approach others with a servant spirit, how to cross relational barriers, how to simply tell one's own story of faith, and how to answer questions with honesty and confidence.Speaking of Jesus may well be an Out of the Saltshaker for the 1990s and beyond. With contagious enthusiasm, Stiles stresses that evangelism isn't about exhibiting superhuman courage or perfecting specialized techniques or exercising extraordinary gifts. Instead, he shows that people of faith can use everyday situations and everyday language to pass on the simple--and simply wonderful--news about Jesus.

From the Back Cover

Mack Stiles knows that sharing our faith these days can seem to be in bad taste. How can we reach over such barriers with genuine love? In reading Stiles's lively and often moving stories of success and failure, you will learn how to be open to divine appointments, develop a servant spirit, cross barriers effectively, expect God to do something good, answer questions with confidence, and tell your story to others. Evangelism isn't about exhibiting superhuman courage or perfecting specialized techniques or exercising extraordinary eloquence. Rather, this book will open your eyes to how ordinary people in commonplace situations can use everyday language to reveal the simple news about Jesus.

Review Quotes

"Mack Stiles has written a book that ought to be read by all Christians who care about people who aren't. This is one of the most practical and helpful books I've ever read on how to speak about Jesus so people will listen. If you worry about your unbelieving friends, read this book. It could change your life and theirs."

--Steve Brown, president, Key Life Network

About the Author

Mack Stiles is CEO of Gulf Digital Solutions and general secretary for the Fellowship of Christian UAE Students (FOCUS) in the United Arab Emirates. He has worked for many years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the United States. He is the author of Speaking of Jesus and coauthor with his wife of Mack and Leeann's Guide to Short-Term Missions.