Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult: How to Interest People Who Aren't Interested [Paperback]

Nick Pollard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 1997

Evangelism is difficult. Face it; most people just aren'’t interested in hearing about Jesus. They are quite satisfied with their lives, quite content with their beliefs, and see no need to change. So how can you get them interested in the gospel? In this readable and accessible book, evangelist Nick Pollard shows how to break through the barrier of disinterest. He shows why Jesus can and should make a difference for the people you know. And he shows how you can interest them in learning more about Jesus. Along the way, Pollard examines why people think the way they do and provides help for better understanding and challenging non-Christian worldviews. He also answers sketpics' tough questions, offers practical methods for explaining the gospel, and gives suggestions for leading others in their first steps to faith in Christ. Evangelism may never be easy. But Nick Pollard's imaginative approach, infectious enthusiasm and field-tested advice will make it slightly less difficult.

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About the Author

Pollard is an evangelist and lecturer living in Great Britain.

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (December 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830819088
• ISBN-13: 978-0830819089
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoughtful Witness, September 22, 2000

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This review is from: Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult: How to Interest People Who Aren't Interested (Paperback)

What I love about Pollard's book, is that it is not simply about apologetics or learning "techniques" on how to do evangelism. It is really about learning the art of dialogue and how to engage those who come from completely different worldviews. This is an honest and forthright book, written by an author who does not claim to know all the answers, but really knows how to humbly engage non-Christians in real dialogue. I loved this book. I think that it should be must reading for any Evangelical Christian who ministers to skeptics.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reaching out in love..., July 15, 2007

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Mike Parks - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult: How to Interest People Who Aren't Interested (Paperback)

This book will help you engage your friends on an intellectual level and help you continue your conversations. Nick Pollard does not take a "shotgun" approach to evangelism, but attempts to teach his readers how to engage their friends in conversations that will lead to the gospel presentation.

I would not say that Pollards book is a cut and dry apologetics book. However, he does provide answers to some commonly asked questions. This book is more about reaching out to the ones you love and trying to engage those who do not want to talk about Christ.

Nick introduces his readers to what he calls "positive deconstruction." I like this approach, we must proclaim the gospel, but at the same time, you can positively show your friends the errors of their worldview. This is done by asking the proper questions to allow the wheel of the mind to begin turning. This book will introduce you to the concept, but after reading it, you will want to examine other worldviews. I would recommend picking up a copy of, "The Compact Guide To World Religions." Like Pollards, it's presented from an evangelical perspective and will provide you with good questions to ask your friends.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel Examined Truthfully, November 10, 2006

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Bradley B. Penner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult: How to Interest People Who Aren't Interested (Paperback)

This book fulfilled the authors intent, to make the readier think and empower the reader with a new tool for effective evangelisim thus making it a bit less difficult. His experience as an evangelist is not only very powerful, but very gracious. His intent is to empower non-believers to be able to become so curious about the gospel, they can't help but examine the truth truthfully.