Review: The Soul-Winning Church

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This is one of the first titles I've read from The Good Book Company, and I'm enthused to discover another Christian publisher I can turn to down the road. The Soul-Winning Church by J.A. Medders and Doug Logan, Jr. is a title that I recommend for those wanting to prioritize evangelism in their churches and in their personal lives.

Book Synopsis

Your church's sermons often include a call to evangelize. You've held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel?

For many of us, despite having the best intentions, our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church.

Includes case studies from a variety of different cultures and contexts to give you practical ideas for implementing these six principles.

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Book Thoughts

This is a book that is largely oriented at church leaders and practitioners; however, there is value for lay Christians to read it as well. Written in a straightforward and clear manner, the authors make a compelling case for why soul-winning is every Christian's responsibility and it's one that begins with knowing and living out the Gospel. Rather than relying on invitations to church or Christian events, evangelism is based on sharing the Good News on a personal level. It's a book that challenges Christians to move away from the attractional model to one where it's natural to be in relationship with non-Christians and to expect non-Christians to attend church given the opportunity.

I appreciate that this book is practical by exhorting church leaders to not make the assumption that all parishioners are saved and to make a culture of evangelism the norm by consistently sharing testimonies and training believers to know how to speak about Jesus. What makes this book stand out are the case studies provided of churches across the United States and the United Kingdom where the ideas are replicable and inspiring. If you have a heart for evangelism and seeing more people won for the kingdom of heaven, The Soul-Winning Church is a helpful resource filled with motivational and doable ways to engage in proclaiming Jesus Christ from the pulpit and the pews.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📖
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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