Becoming Outward Focused
Learn to reach outside your church and your comfort zone with these recommended resources from BuildingChurchLeaders.com.
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PowerPoint| Topics: | Culture, Evangelism, Outreach, Postmodernism, Seekers, Unchurched, Visitors & guests |
| Filters: | Church board, Church staff, Elder, Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor |
| Purpose: | Evangelism |
| References: | Acts 9:43-10:48 , Romans 10:14, Hebrews 10:24 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
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Leadership Journal
Leading Broken People
The leading publication for church leaders devotes this issue to how churches can creatively and courageously restore people in need.
Read it online here.
Helping Those Who Don't Want Help
by Marshall Shelley
Some of the toughest situations a Christian confronts are people who desperately need help but won't admit it and don't know how to take it. Shelley offers real-life stories of church leaders who take the initiative with broken, hurting, people and instill in them a desire to change. (W Pub Group, 1986; ISBN 0849905753)
Activating the Passive Church: Diagnosis and Treatment
by Lyle E. Schaller
Diagnoses the various causes of passivity in a church and offers a variety of methods for responding. (Abingdon, 1981; ISBN 068700716X)
Growing Your Church Through Evangelism and Outreach
edited by Marshall Shelley
"How to Reach the Happy Pagan," "Opening the Closed American Mind," and more from leading evangelists on getting the good news about Christ out of the pews and into the world. (Moorings, 1996; ISBN 0345395980)
Dispatches from the Front: Theological Engagements with the Secular
by Stanley M. Hauerwas
A jolt to any Christian who thinks theology can be indifferent to secular society. Combative, insightful, provocative, but never boring. (Duke University Press, 1995; ISBN 0822317168)
Witnessing: How to Give Away Your Faith
by Paul Little
If you want to talk about Jesus, but you're not sure what to say or how to say it — this Bible study is for you. It will deepen your understanding of the essentials of faith and strengthen your talk with others. 6 studies for individuals or groups based on Paul Little's book How To Give Away Your Faith. (Intervarsity Press, 1996; ISBN 0830820124)
Leadership Handbook of Outreach and Care
edited by James D. Berkley
More than 200 articles by church leaders on how to inspire and equip churches for evangelizing people in all walks of life. (Baker, 1994; ISBN 0801090423)
What People Expect from Church: Why Meeting People's Needs is More Important Than Church Meetings
by Robert L. Randall, Lyle E. Schaller (editor)
Shows the true mission and ministry of the church. (Abingdon, 1994; ISBN 0687133874)
Evangelism Outside the Box: New Ways to Help People Experience the Good News
by Rich Richardson
This book grapples vigorously with postmodern issues (including a courageous chapter that challenges us to re-think how we define the gospel), and offers a way of diagramming the gospel that goes beyond the popular "bridge" illustrations. The pages are packed with practical ideas. (InterVarsity, 2000; ISBN 0830822763)
Evangelism Outside the Box: Helping People Experience the Good News
by Rick Richardson
This book grapples vigorously with postmodern issues (including a courageous chapter that challenges us to re-think how we define the gospel), and offers a way of diagramming the gospel that goes beyond the popular "bridge" illustrations. The pages are packed with practical ideas. (InterVarsity, 2000; ISBN 0830822763)
The Insider
by Jim Peterson and Mike Shamy
Wherever you are right now you are positioned to make an impact on others for the Kingdom of God. This book teaches you how to live in a way that will display the love of Christ to those around you. It will help you to fulfill your role in the mission of God where you live, work, and play. (NavPress, 2003; ISBN 1576833380)
The Church of Irresistible Influence
by Robert Lewis
One of the ways that the church maintains an outward focus is to be intentional in serving the community where it exists. From individual action to projects undertaken by small groups or a whole church, serving those around you can make you a church of irresistible influence. (Zondervan, 2003; ISBN 0310250153)
