Evangelism Resources

One Chicago neighborhood was touched by the partnership between a church and a social service agency. While they struggled to survive amidst changes in the population of their neighborhoods, through their partnership, they found strength and gained notoriety in the neighborhoods they served.

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By: Bishop Richard Wilke
Publisher: Abingdon 2008
ISBN: 0687652081
ISBN-13: 9780687652082

The Tie That Binds author: Richard B. Wilke asin: 0687652081

Discipleship Resources editor and creative director interviews the authors of Opening Ourselves to Grace on the Continuum Podcast (www.upperroom.org/podcasts).

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Evangelist Luis Palau shares his vision of a revitalized church, centered around a vital, faith-sharing culture. Palau shares some helpful anectdotes and advice for bringing evangelism back to the forefront of the church's focus.

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by: Bishop Claude Payne & Hamilton Beazley
Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2000
ISBN: 0787952680
ISBN-13: 978-0787952686

Reclaiming the Great Commission: A Practical Model for Transforming Denominations and Congregations author: Bishop Claude Payne,Hamilton Beazley asin: 0787952680

by: Christian A. Schwarz and Christoph Schalk
Publisher: ChurchSmart Resources 2001
ISBN: 188963803X
ISBN-13: 978-1889638034

Implementation Guide to Natural Church Development author: Christian A. Schwarz asin: 188963803X

by: Christian A. Schwarz
Publisher: ChurchSmart Resources, 1996
ISBN: 1889638005
ISBN-13: 9781889638003

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Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches author: Christian A. Schwarz asin: 1889638005

Some churches find unconventional ways of reaching and welcoming those in their community. These events tend to attract people using creative themes, publicity, or free items. Living Water Community Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan, uses a day revolving around motorocycles to minister to a group in their church and also welcome in those in their community that they may otherwise never meet.

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General Board of Global Ministries offers resources on United Methodist History, John Wesley, notable United Methodist Women and other related resources. View the available resources at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umhistory.

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An article at ChristianityToday.com explains challenges surrounding outreach efforts at the Beijing Olympic Games. Legal restrictions put in place by the Chinese government forbids passing out Christian literature, holding Christian ceremonies or rallies, or holding any other organized Christian event. Many Christian organizations in the United States are still making an effort, however, by encouraging Christian athletes to talk to fellow athletes about their faith.