Synopses & Reviews
The church is the crucial center of the African-American community. Yet, while countless books have addressed individual aspects of church life, no comprehensive resource has existed that expertly explores the full scope of African-American church ministry. Until now. Written in the proven format of the Institute for Black Family Development, Evangelism and Discipleship in African-American Churches supplies a wealth of insight on winning and building disciples for Jesus Christ in the Black community. In five parts, this book covers: - history of African-American Evangelism - Taking the Lead in Evangelism and Discipleship - Training Laborers for Evangelism and Discipleship - Practicing Evangelism and Discipleship at Home and at College - Going into the Field. The contributors are all noted authorities on their topics, which range from the church's role in evangelism to Christian education to youth and college ministry to the workplace and more. Here at last is a guidebook for pastors, evangelists, teachers, and church workers who have longed for a complete, one-step resource to help their church fulfill the Great Commission.
Synopsis
Here is a comprehensive guide to the how-to's of the African-American church and many aspects of its ministry.
Table of Contents
A history of African-American evangelistic activity / V. Simpson Turner Sr. -- Personal reflections on evangelism among African-Americans / Tom Skinner -- The church's role / Willie Richardson -- The pastor's role / Lloyd C. Blue -- The deacons' role / Lee N. June -- Christian educatioin : making the process work / Roland G. Hardy Jr. -- Youth : doing it with music / David Gough -- Fatherhood : the ultimate head coaching job / Michael R. Lyles -- Wives and mothers : key players in evangelism and discipling / Norvella Carter -- Evangelizing and discipling youth and college students / Christopher C. Mathis Jr. -- Help wanted : missionaries for the harvest / Joseph C. Jeter Sr. -- Evangelizing professionals : workers in the field / Henry Lee (Hank) Allen.