Synopses & Reviews
Just hearing the word 'evangelism' stirs emotions in believers and unbelievers alike. Because of this, many shy away from the topic altogether. Douglas Cecil believes we must bring a sense of balance into our approach to evangelism.
The 7 Principles of an Evangelistic Life is not another book on evangelism methods; instead the author focuses on helping believers develop a lifestyle of evangelism that relies completely on the Holy Spirit. Evangelism is a spiritual adventure, and readers will be challenged to re-think how they live it out.
Review
This book pulls into clear focus how a believer should behave on a daily basis. Since God leaves us here in this world after we place our faith in His Son, His purpose is that we are to become spiritual lighthouses and even a purifying element in a decaying society--no matter our specific occupations.
-Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, Best-selling Author and Distinguished Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary
Synopsis
HIGHLIGHTS- Foreword by Howard G. Hendricks- Emphasizes dependence on the Holy Spirit as the key to effective witnessing.- Author is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He will use this book as the text for his required course on evangelism.- Author's position as Director of Alumni and Church Relations puts him in contact with over 10,000 alumni worldwide.
Synopsis
This is not another book on evangelism methods; rather the author focuses on helping believers develop a lifestyle of evangelism that relies completely on the Holy Spirit. Evangelism is a spiritual adventure and readers will be challenged to rethink how they live it out.
About the Author
DOUGLAS CECIL (B.A., University of Cincinnati; Th.M., and D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary) currently serves as a life stages pastor at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas. A certified chaplain with more than 25 years of experience, Cecil is also an ordained minister and a former officer in the U.S. Air Force. He served as an associate professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary for 18 years and is a regular tour leader in Israel. Cecil¿s interests include evangelism and pastoral care. The author of Seven Principles of an Evangelistic Life, Cecil resides in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife, Patty.
Table of Contents
PART 1: PERSONAL PREPARATION
1. Fly the Airplane!
2. You Make the Call!
3. How Does This All Fit Together?
4. How Open Are You?
5. Why Go Across the Street?
6. What Did You Say?
7. Springing from the Inside Out
8. Being Faithful
PART 2: PRACTICAL PROCLAMATION
9. Are You Passive or Active?
10. Becoming Real
11. Send in the Herd!
12. Tell Your Story
13. A Natural Extension of You and Your Ministry
14. Answering Questions
15. Helping Them Grow