Telling the Gospel Through Story

Author: Christine Dillon
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830866922
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Church planter Christine Dillon has discovered that Bible storying is far more effective than most other forms of apologetics or evangelistic presentations. Her book explains how to shape a good story, how to do evangelism through storying and lead Bible discussions. Here are concrete steps for sharing the Story that everyone needs to hear.

Telling the Gospel Through Story

Author: Dillon Christine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781459640412
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Evangelism in a Skeptical World

Author: Sam Chan
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310534682
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Most Christians already know that they should be telling their friends about Jesus. But they have been poorly equipped with methods that are no longer effective in today's post-Christian world. As a result, many people become frustrated, blame themselves, and simply give up. Evangelism in a Skeptical World is a textbook on evangelism that is ideal for the church or the classroom to equip Christians with the principles and skills they need to tell the unbelievable news about Jesus to friends in a skeptical world. Many of the older principles and methods of evangelism in the twentieth century no longer work effectively today. In a post-Christian, post-churched, post-reached world we need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways. Dr. Chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with the latest insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling. Every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry. These are methods that really work - with university students, urban workers, and high school students - getting past the defensive posture that people have toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ. Field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book will equip you to share the gospel in today's world and help as many people as possible hear the good news about Jesus.

Plagues and Papyrus - Egyptians

Author: Christine Dillon
Publisher: Christine Dillon
ISBN: 1923012002
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317

Book Description
What if life is built on the wrong foundation? Kheti and his family have farmed papyrus along the Nile for generations. Kheti is confident the gods of Egypt and the harmony maintained by the divine Pharaoh are the sources of his prosperity. Then he watches his beloved river turn to blood, his crops fail, and his nation descend into chaos. The Hebrew God wants his people released from slavery. When the gods remain silent and Pharaoh is powerless to stop the carnage, Kheti wrestles with which way to turn. Replant his flattened crops and cling to Egypt’s gods? Or forsake his roots to follow new friends and a new faith to a distant land? Could there be a place in God’s family for an Egyptian who kept God's people as slaves? Book 2 in the Light of Nations series.

Wells and Wanderers - Amorites

Author: Christine Dillon
Publisher: Christine Dillon
ISBN: 0645354783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
Sometimes freedom and family are found in unexpected places. Inanna, an Amorite chieftain's daughter, craves to be free as the eagles that fly above her hometown. Utu, her loyal twin, just wants to keep his wayward sister out of trouble. Neither succeeds, and their dreams are uprooted as they're sold into slavery. During their forced travels, they encounter nations they’d only known from stories, palaces beyond description, and fickle kings claiming to be all-powerful deities. Yet when serving the wandering household of Avram and Sarai from Ur, they encounter a mystery god intent on upturning national boundaries, calling new loyalties, and directing the eyes of his followers to dreams vaster than the star-filled sky. But what has this god of unexpected paths and promises to offer two Amorite slaves?

Light of Nations Collection (Books 1-3)

Author: Christine Dillon
Publisher: Christine Dillon
ISBN: 1923012053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 920

Book Description
Immerse yourself in the ancient world of the Old Testament. Book 1 - Wells and Wanderers - two Amorite slaves in the household of Abraham. Sometimes freedom and family are found in unexpected places. What has this god of unexpected paths and promises to offer two Amorite slaves? Book 2 - Plagues and Papyrus - Kheti, son of a papyrus farmer, experiences the plagues of Egypt. Could there be a place in God’s family for an Egyptian who kept God's people as slaves? Book 3 - Trust and Trickery - Danel, a baker in Gibeon, is trying to keep his family going, while Joshua and the Israelites are approaching to wipe out all the inhabitants within the borders of Canaan. What can a mere baker do to save his family, his city, and his people? Books 1, 2, and 3 in the Light of Nations series. For those who love stories that are God-centered, thought-provoking, and bring the Bible to life.

Stories Aren't Just For Kids

Author: Christine Dillon
Publisher: Christine Dillon
ISBN: 0648129624
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 77

Book Description
Stories are a God-designed way to impact hearts. In a world increasingly anti-Christian, how can you communicate in a way that slides under listener's defences? How can you leave them hungry for more? But many Christians reject stories as just for kids. Christine Dillon has trained thousands of people in storytelling. 10 myths come up over and over again, and they block Christians from using this life-changing ministry tool. MYTH 1: Adults won't listen to stories MYTH 2: Stories are only for non-literate cultures MYTH 3: Men won't listen to stories ... MYTH 6: Storytelling won't grow mature disciples MYTH 8: Storytelling will lead to heresy ... Using stories from around the world Dillon tackles each myth and challenges you to master this tool. This book is also available in both forms of written Chinese.

How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy)

Author: Sam Chan
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310112710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelize, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible. Drawing from over two decades of experience as an evangelist, teacher, and pastor, Chan explains why personal evangelism feels so awkward today. And utilizing recent insights from communication theory, cross-cultural ministry, and apologetics, he helps you build confidence in sharing your faith, and teaches you how to evangelize your friends and family in socially appropriate ways.

Crossing Cultures with Jesus

Author: Katie J. Rawson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830898921
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
You can be a missionary by crossing an ocean or by crossing the street. Filled with compelling stories, practical resources and relational tools, this guide from veteran crosscultural minister Katie Rawson shows how we can witness the way Jesus did, entering into people's worlds and drawing them into God-centered community.

How Do We Talk with Skeptics?

Author: Sam Chan
Publisher: Lexham Press
ISBN: 168359522X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 58

Book Description
Share your faith and keep your friends. You want your non--believing friends to be brothers and sisters in Christ. But how do you talk about Jesus without driving them away? When do you talk? When do you stay quiet? In How Do We Talk with Skeptics?, Sam Chan shows you how to walk the tightrope by offering ten wise tips to keep the balance right. Listen well. Speak persuasively. Learn hospitality. Gently reveal the holes in your friend's worldview. Gain wisdom on when to speak and when to listen. With Chan's help, you can keep your friends while being a faithful witness for Christ. The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.