Evangelism

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

6 Ways to Be Salt and Light to the World

Christians and church leaders can live out Jesus’ call to be salt and light—showing love and grace, boldly serving and sharing the gospel, and inspiring hope.

The Problem With Gimmicks

Phil Cooke: "Gimmicks may get attention, but truly original ideas change the world."

Evangelism: When Life Happens

Hugh Halter: "If we don’t know somebody’s story we’re not going to know how to embed the gospel in a way that will make sense."

Farmers Get It—Do You? 3 Evangelism Secrets

"It’s a basic law of farming … pure seed = strong harvest."

Why ‘The Final Apologetic’ Still Matters

If love is our most-convincing proof, does our combative spirit actually argue people away from the truth?

It’s Not Evangelism Until We Speak

Words and actions are like two wings of an airplane, and you won’t catch flight in witness with just one or the other.

The Outer Limits of Our Minds: 9 Ways to Engage Intellectually With Questions About Faith

God is not afraid of questions. He likes them. God has given us our minds and we need to use them for his glory.

The Outer Limits of the Inner Sanctum: 5 Ways to Make a Gospel Impact in Your Home

How you live your faith at home will have a greater influence on the next generation than you can dream or imagine.

The Outer Limits of Pain, Loss and Suffering: 6 Ways to Comfort People With the Gospel

Too many Christians are quick to give a flippant and often dishonest answer to the question, “How are you doing?”