How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy): Personal Evangelism in a Skeptical World
Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelize, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.
Drawing from over two decades of experience as an evangelist, teacher, and pastor, Chan explains why personal evangelism feels so awkward today. And utilizing recent insights from communication theory, cross-cultural ministry, and apologetics, he helps you build confidence in sharing your faith, and teaches you how to evangelize your friends and family in socially appropriate ways.
Top Highlights
“Everyone was exposed to both sides of the debate—they knew the reasons for and against Brexit. But it is estimated that not one person changed their mind on how they were going to vote.” (source)
“I want to be clear: I’m talking about the believability of a story and not how true it is. Jesus is risen from the dead, whether you choose to believe it or not. But a story, no matter how true, is hard to believe if no one else in your community believes it.” (source)
“Whether we like it or not, whether we know it or not, community determines how we believe. We think like those around us think. We behave like those around us behave. And we believe what those around us believe.” (source)
“Your neighbor, coworker, or relative may have a broadly negative view of Christians, but because that person knows you, the proximity of witness creates a more positive perception of the message being received.” (source)
“Facts, evidence, and data are surprisingly weak in making something believable. So which is the most powerful in determining belief? Community.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy): Personal Evangelism in a Skeptical World
- Author: Chan, Sam
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publication Date: 2020
- ISBN: 9780310112716