In this stylish re-issue of W. Oscar Thompson's classic book on evangelism, Thompson shows Christians how to spread the love and good news of Christ by building and repairing personal relationships. Too often the only kind of evangelism encouraged is the preaching to strangers, anonymous crowds, and foreign countries. This book hits readers where they live, teaching them that the most effective way to witness is through a simple plan of meeting the needs of close family first, then friends, and then all others. Published post-humously, this book is a living testament of the brilliance of Oscar Thompson and his innovative method. It will be a perfect guide to lifestyle evangelism for church study groups, conferences, and the classroom.
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Claude King is the discipleship specialist at LifeWay Christian Resources and coauthor of the classic book Experiencing God. He holds degrees from Belmont College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and lives with his wife in Murfreesboro , Tennessee
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New Paradigm For Evangelism,
By Eileen Ruger (Hermosa Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Concentric Circles of Concern: Seven Stages for Making Disciples (Paperback)
This book is helping change our church and the way we do outreach and evangelism. The author's premise is that we cannot reach the world for Christ if we are not reaching our families, friends or inner-circles first. If there are any broken relationships or "ruptured relationships" in a christian's life, then we are not able to go and share the gospel message honestly with anyone. It is a powerful book that is very blunt and sometimes slaps you in the face with the honesty and insight of the author.
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Well worth your time,
By Zooky (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Concentric Circles of Concern: Seven Stages for Making Disciples (Paperback)
There are so many books on the market right now on every topic. This one seems no different. It is hard to choose which books are worth your time. I was required to read this for a Christian Discipleship class in college. It completely changed my life. I have given it to friends and family. Many of them are busy people, but I give it to them with a promise, "This is worth every second you spend on it; this will change you life."
Oscar Thompson gives you a glimpse of the heart of God towards people. It is not another "method" to seek converts. He shows you how to effectively love people. Read this book. It is worth every bit of your time and money. Evangelism starts in the heart of God. Be a person after His own heart.
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Concentric Circles of Concern,
By James (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Concentric Circles of Concern (Hardcover)
I read this book in school and I was blown away. The book made me think! It has radically changed the way I treat my family, neighbors, and those I may only meet once. This book also made me rethink ministry and do things 180 degrees differently. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn how to better deal with people, and who wants to grow in wisdom and sensitivity in the area of people skills. It will give you a passion for your life and ministry. As I teach others how to minister to people and how to tell others about Jesus, I use the principles in this book.
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Prior to attending seminary in New Orleans, I served on the staff of a dynamic and evangelistic church in Nashville, Tennessee. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Word of God, New Testament, Lord Jesus, Most Wanted, Brother Oscar, Spirit of God, Oscar Thompson, Alpha Centauri, Billy Graham, Christ Jesus, Fort Worth, Great Commission, Jelly Bean, Prince Albert, Rocky Mountain, Southwestern Seminary New!
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Prior to attending seminary in New Orleans, I served on the staff of a dynamic and evangelistic church in Nashville, Tennessee. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Word of God, New Testament, Lord Jesus, Most Wanted, Brother Oscar, Spirit of God, Oscar Thompson, Alpha Centauri, Billy Graham, Christ Jesus, Fort Worth, Great Commission, Jelly Bean, Prince Albert, Rocky Mountain, Southwestern Seminary New!
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- Concentric Circles of Concern by W. Oscar Thompson on page 2, and page 5
- Walden Pond (NE Landmarks) by Bonnie McGrath on page 8
- The Art of Personal Evangelism: Sharing Jesus in a Changing Culture by Will McRaney on 4 pages
- How to Pray by Ronnie Floyd on page 162, and Back Matter
- Minister's Manual, 2002 Edition by James W. Cox on page 51
- Connections: Linking People and Principles for Dynamic Church Multiplication by Gustavo V. Suarez on page 249
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