Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life

Rainer (The Post-Quarantine Church), the CEO of an online consultation service for church leaders, urges Christians to win converts to the faith in this practical guide. Lamenting the stagnation of many churches, Rainer suggests that “it’s time to get rid of our excuses and make evangelism one of the highest priorities in our lives,” encouraging readers to engage in active discussions about their faith and spread “the Good News.” Rainer tells of how his high school football coach’s candid discussions with players about Jesus led Rainer to more actively practice his Christian faith and demonstrated the positive effects of evangelism. Busyness, apathy, and lack of discipline constitute the “three big barriers to sharing the gospel,” according to Rainer, and he recounts how he overcame them and persuaded a man to become a practicing Christian through conversation, care, and generosity. Rainer’s occasional use of fire and brimstone language won’t be for everybody (“Evangelism is indeed spiritual warfare”), but those looking for tips on talking with others about Jesus will find some useful advice on what to say, such as how one might respond to “pesky objections.” Evangelism-minded Christians will appreciate the useful guidance. (July)