In 2006, voted this title to be one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals! A year 2000 Finalist in the ECPA book competition! "Christians and non-Christians have something in common," writes Rebecca Pippert. "We're all uptight about evangelism." So begins the bestselling book on evangelism as a lifestyle. Through stories, biblical insight and plain common sense, Pippert helps us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing our faith. She offers an inspiring view of what effective, engaging evangelism might look like--for individuals as well as for churches through memorable stories, like this one: You can't blame him. He'd never guess Bill is a Christian. And his world is too distant from Bill's to understand. You can't blame him for what he's going to do. This thoroughly revised and expanded edition of is now even more valuable, with new chapters on the natural stages of evangelism (cultivating, planting and reaping), new stories of God's work in people's lives and added material on meeting the challenges of the new competitors to Christian faith. is more than ever a rare book--one that is both fun and deep, light and life changing.
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"Anyone following the lead of 'Out of the Saltshaker' will experience peace and power in communicating their confidence in Jesus." -- —Dallas Willard
"I love this book!...How I pray multitudes will read it." -- —Kay Arthur
"Pippert breathes fresh life into the word 'evangelism,'...and recruits us to join her in this glad work." -- —Eugene H. Peterson, professor emeritus of spiritual theology, Regent College (Vancouver, British Columbia)
"Pippert is one of the liveliest and most effective communicators in the Christian world today." -- —Chuck Colson
"This encouraging and helpful 'classic' is now even better with its penetrating observations and practical illustrations." -- —Roberta Hestenes, senior pastor, Solona Beach Presbyterian Church (Solona Beach, California)
"I love this book!...How I pray multitudes will read it." -- —Kay Arthur
"Pippert breathes fresh life into the word 'evangelism,'...and recruits us to join her in this glad work." -- —Eugene H. Peterson, professor emeritus of spiritual theology, Regent College (Vancouver, British Columbia)
"Pippert is one of the liveliest and most effective communicators in the Christian world today." -- —Chuck Colson
"This encouraging and helpful 'classic' is now even better with its penetrating observations and practical illustrations." -- —Roberta Hestenes, senior pastor, Solona Beach Presbyterian Church (Solona Beach, California)
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* help for facing fears about evangelism
* shows how evangelism can be a natural part of everyday life with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors
* practical
* full of real-life stories
* drawing on biblical principles
* fun and enthusiastic
* life changing
* revised and expanded edition of a bestseller
* includes a study guide for individuals or groups
* 2000 Evangelical Christian Publishing Association Book of the Year Finalist
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Rebecca Manley Pippert is an internationally known speaker who regularly lectures on spiritual renewal, evangelism and character formation for church conferences, at schools and colleges and in pastoral training seminars. She has also written several popular books on evangelism and Christian living. Her bestselling book Out of the Saltshaker has sold more than a half-million copies worldwide.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Pippert offers a timely reminder to Christians that we are all called to exemplify Christ in all situations, and to be attentive to what tactics to use. Particularly important was her emphasis on the fact that people are not projects, but rather, children of God who are valued by God and should be treated as such. Pippert's obedience to God is an inspiration. A must read for all Christians.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In this book, Rebecca Manley Pippert gives some very practical advice on how to use lifestyle evangelism when attempting to share your Christian faith with others. The main theory of the book (which I agree with) is that most Christians don't know how to share their faith, and most non-Christians are scared of being victimized by aggressive evangelism techniques (if you were to die today - where would you go?). Her basic solution is for Christians to relax, use the Bible, and let our lives provide the witnes to our faith. Seems like pretty simple stuff, but it can actually be quite challenging (especially if someone responds to the Gospel when presented with it).
The book is full of stories from her experience which help illustrate her points (both success stories and failures are included). They also provide some humor which I think is the author's attempt to say that we Christians need to lighten up a little when it comes to evangelism.
Although there is nothing extremely profound, or new in this book, I do think the author does a good job of explaining how Christians should use Jesus' behaviour as our example when trying to reach others. Also, the chapters about Jesus and the Pharisees were pretty well done.
Overall, I recommend this book for any Christian wanting to learn more about evangelism, and practical ways to bring God's light into your world. If you have read and liked any of Jim Petersen's books about evangelism then I think that you will enjoy this one also.
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not a huge fan of any kind of self-help or how-to book anyway, and I'm just learning how to interact with books of this type. My first reaction to Becky and her evangelism advice is to cry out "It's not that easy! It's NEVER that easy! I wish it was that easy!" Becky sits down on a bus and asks a little question and KABLAM someone's pouring their heart out and becoming a Christian.
But on second consideration, I realize that this is probably just the way the how-to genre works - whether it's teaching evangelism or cooking a souffle on "frugal gourmet", they always seem to make it look easier than it is. Maybe that's so us naive ones at home will be encouraged and at least give hard things (like sharing our faith with others) a shot. Or maybe it's because if you're going to write a book about something, that means you're really good at it, and if you're really good at it, that probably means it comes easy to you. So it is that easy for Becky and Bob Vila and the Frugal Gourmet (whatever his name is). And for the rest of us, well, we gotta try and fail and scrape through and learn what we can from them. I can't cook a souffle for the life of me, but my omelettes aren't too bad.
I've been cooking on evangelism for a while. Coincidentally, I currently lead an evangelism team for InterVarsity on a campus where Becky used to work-WAY before my time. Becky's got all the basic stuff here in this book, presented well, accessible, all that. Probably the strength of this book is that all of it is here. She emphasizes building authentic relationships with people instead of "project-building". She hits the importance of learning to ask good questions and be an active listener. She also points out the importance and usefulness of having a basic knowledge of apologetics, and an ability to converse about the more philosophical side of the faith, engaging tough questions people have. And she confesses that the Holy Spirit does all the real work, not solid debate or amazing listening skills. This is a good, full, big picture of evangelism.
Her stories are incredible, almost unbelievable, though I trust her not to embellish. Miracles tend to be rather unbelievable, don't they?
All said, I'd rather read Henri Nouwen, Kathleen Norris, or Augustine, because I love the sense of mystery and profundity there. But Becky is helpfully practical, beautifully basic, and solid. Definitely solid. So far, it's the best "how-to evangelize" book I've read. But I'm holding out hope there's a shining one out there I just haven't found yet. Like looking for gold, when you find silver you don't treat it like trash. But you keep looking.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not exactly what I needed
I ordered this book because I needed my own copy. My boss loaned me his and I wanted to be able to take some notes. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Jo Ann Lapp
3.0 out of 5 stars
evangelism
Another way to see who you are as a child of the most High God. To know that we can do everything the Lord has required of us.
Published 1 month ago by Mary G Richardson
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salt shaker
our church book club really liked the book. worked good for a group. Don't bother with study guide, that wasn't helpful
Published 2 months ago by ellen norton
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good resource
Good readable book for those looking to begin an evangelism ministry. there are a lot of books out there and this is one that does the job.
Published 3 months ago by Bee-1
5.0 out of 5 stars
OUT OF THE SALT SHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD
What a great book. I really enjoyed this book and have told others about this book.Very uplifting and I will reread it again.
Published 4 months ago by sandra
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Tasteful flavor
Read this book for seminary. Wrote a paper in response to it, made an "A" because it was easy reading for me. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sandy
4.0 out of 5 stars
good stuff
This book provided a great approach to evangelism and simplified it. It really showed how to make evangelism a lifestyle and in a very interesting and entertaining way.
Published on January 27, 2011 by ecstephens78
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Saltshaker Evangelism Book
I was thrilled to find three of these books for my friends. We are studying it together. Thank you for your quick service and great products.
Published on January 10, 2011 by Hallelujah girl
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Out of The Salt Shaker
This book is excellent. Evangelism is the subject and it lets you know that it really is okay to be who you are! I am so grateful I got this book.
Published on November 7, 2010 by Cheri
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a challenge
This book is well written from the experiences of the author. I was challenged to more evangelism in my own life. Read more
Published on January 18, 2010 by Stephen P. Miller
