BOOKS: Evangelism
Resources for Spreading the Word

Evangelism: Doing Justice and Preaching Grace
Harvie Conn
P & R Publishing, 1992

Evangelism through the Local Church
Michael Green
Hodder & Stoughton, 2001

Michael Green draws from a lifetime's experience in this seminal work on the theory and practice of evangelism. The best means of communicating effectively the good news of Christ is through the local church, he contends. He seeks here to stimulate vision and remove the hang-ups which so often accompany the very mention of evangelism.

Reason for the Hope
Michael J. Murray
Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998

During the last two decades there has been a renaissance in the field of Christian philosophy. Unfortunately, most of this excellent work has not reached general readers. Reason for the Hope Within was produced specifically to make available the best of contemporary Christian philosophy in a clear, accessible—and highly relevant—manner.

Fourteen of America's rising Christian philosophers cover many of the traditional themes of Christian apologetics as well as topics of special relevance to today's world:

  • The problem of evil
  • The possibility of miracles
  • The existence of heaven and hell
  • Eastern religions
  • Religion and science
  • Christianity and ethics

Reason for the Hope Within provides readers with the most up-to-date resources for thinking about and defending the Christian faith.

Transforming Power
Robert Linthicum
InterVarsity Press, 2003

Christians have often been wary of power, thinking of it as something inherently evil or oppressive. But God calls his people to wield power responsibly and to use it to promote his kingdom ideals of justice and peace. Robert Linthicum offers an integrative, biblical study of the proper use of power. Based on a thorough exploration of Scripture and decades of real-world experience in community organizing and urban ministry, Linthicum's model of relational power provides sound, practical strategies for changing individuals, communities, structures and systems.

With insights from biblical mentors like Nehemiah and Paul as well as contemporary examples of Christians in action, this book offers hope for all who want to move toward the vision of the shalom community — God's intended best for communities and the world.