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

by Nick Pollard (Author) "GOD DOESN'T JUST CALL US to get on with evangelism without also giving us clear instructions about how we are to do it..." (more)
Key Phrases: positive deconstruction, underlying worldview, didactic model, Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult, New Testament, Holy Spirit (more...)

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Product Description
British evangelist Nick Pollard shows how we can break through the barrier of disinterest and help people want to know about Jesus and why he can and should make a difference in their lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (June 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: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #469,870 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Bradley B. Penner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Mike Parks - See all my reviews

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.