All evangelism articles – Page 3
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OpinionYou don’t need to choose between evangelism and social action this Christmas
We can do better than binary, divisive discussions, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. Christians in the majority world have long understood that the gospel is good news for mind, body and soul. It’s time Christians in the West woke up to that
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Real Life‘We’re trying to change skiers’ perceptions of who God is’
When Lara and Will Sussman became Christians, they wondered how God could use them. It turned out, he wanted them just where they were – in a French ski resort
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The Big PictureCamel ye faithful
St Etheldreda with St Clement ‘Camels and carols’ Real-life camels aren’t what you’d expect to see on the streets of west London on a cold winter’s evening, but St Etheldreda with St Clement ‘Camels and carols’ drew a large crowd this Christmas, with ...
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ReviewsWant to share your faith with confidence? This book will help
In a time when many are turning away from secularism, Glen Scrivener’s How to Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 3-2-1 offers Christians timely and practical guidance in evangelism, says Pat Finlow
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OpinionExpect a busy carol service this Christmas. People want to know more about Jesus
As new figures reveal attendance at Church of England Christmas services has leapt by 20 per cent in recent years, Rachel Jordan-Wolf says many churches will be looking forward to packed services in the coming days
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OpinionBible Boom: How Gen Z’s search for spirituality is renewing faith in America
As sales of Bibles in the US surge, Dr John Farquhar Plake says there’s a new hunger for spirituality among young people
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ReviewsMud, Bullets and Open Roads - David Robinson
Armed with five insect-resistant boxes, three mosquito nets and toys for their toddler, young British couple David and Jenny Robinson set off to Thailand to share the good news of Jesus Christ. This is an intensely personal and understated memoir about what it means to pursue God ...
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Magazine Features12 creative ways to share your faith this Christmas
Phil Knox presents a dozen ideas on how to share your faith over the festive season
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Magazine FeaturesCould faith go viral again? Malcolm Gladwell’s new book has the answer
One of the world’s leading non-fiction writers doesn’t write much about his own Christian faith. And yet when you apply Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping Point to the Church’s evangelism the implications are exciting, says Martin Saunders
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OpinionWhy are Christians less likely to share their faith than Muslims?
Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your faith, says Andy Bannister. God is at work in the world today, and he wants to involve you in his mission
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Real Life'Jesus is changing lives in Magaluf'
Hundreds of people heard the gospel preached on the beaches of Mallorca this summer. British student Charlie McCarthy was among the many volunteers who engaged in evangelism on the island, organised by Reach Mallorca. He explains what God did, and how engaging strangers in conversations about Jesus has grown his own faith
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Reviews100 Ways to Get Your Church Noticed - Neil Pugmire
In our fast-moving, visual world, with countless organisations vying for our attention, the question of how we ensure our churches are noticed has become more and more important. In this reissued and updated book, journalist and communicator Neil Pugmire brings together 100 diverse ideas, including developing an ...
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Magazine FeaturesShort term mission trips have become controversial. Should Christians leave them behind?
Short-term mission has come under heavy criticism in recent years, with concerns ranging from white saviourism to doubts over motivations and priorities. But Heather Tomlinson discovers another side to the story
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Magazine FeaturesHow the British Isles were evangelised
With a surge in interest in spiritual formation, ancient paths and prayer rituals, Celtic Christianity is enjoying a moment. Richard Roberts shares the fascinating tale of the first missionaries to these shores
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Magazine Features10 creative ways to share your faith
If you’re struggling to share the good news with a friend or family member, here are some tips from the Agapé UK team
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InterviewsThe Way UK’s Jesse Fellingham: Celebrity, self-doubt and going viral for Jesus
The son of worship leader Lou Fellingham has amassed a huge following on social media – and it’s all in the name of evangelism. He opens up about insecurity, getting his mum into gigs and why it’s OK to fail
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ReviewsHow to Tell the Truth - Preston Perry
Only a writer of consummate skill could deliver a book like this: in part a biographic account of Preston Perry’s early life and in part a teaching book that winsomely shares biblical principles on how to speak the truth. Perry’s childhood was blighted by drugs and ...
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OpinionSecret communities: Why Afghanistan’s tiny Christian population is growing
The Taliban’s efforts to crush Christianity have not succeeded. The gospel has taken root in Afghanistan’s soil, even if only in small, hidden pockets, reports Thomas Muller
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Magazine FeaturesIs sport a religion?
Sport unites like little else, says Dr Dan Strange. Our readiness to compare stadiums to cathedrals and pitches to altars offers Christians a unique opportunity to share their faith
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OpinionTargeted ads are luring Christians away from their churches. It needs to stop
As accusations emerge that large churches are using geofencing in an attempt to poach Christians from smaller congregations, Joe Gallant says we should be reaching the lost, not preaching to the converted
