Andrew Root’s Evangelism in an Age of Despair presents a thought-provoking take on evangelism. It is not so much a book about evangelism as about the ministry of consolation, which he defines as sharing someone’s sorrow and worry.
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Book review Members onlyFriendship evangelism has failed. Many believers have rationalized not sharing the gospel because of fear. The fear of prematurely sharing the gospel before earning the right to be heard ends up being replaced by fear of losing the friendship.
Book review Members onlyReviewed by Christopher L. Flanders, PhD, professor of missions at Abilene Christian University and former missionary in Thailand.
Book review Members onlyIn Understanding Evangelism, J. D. Payne (author, pastor, and professor at Samford University) covers a very broad subject with a refreshingly tight focus in each section. He includes sections on introductory matters, theology, history, communication, and contemporary issues.
