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Becoming a contagious christian : communicating your faith in a style that fits you / by Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel, Bill Hybels Becoming a Contagious Christian is an innovative and unparalleled program for training Christians in relational evangelism.
GloboChrist (the church and postmodern culture) : the Great Commission takes a postmodern turn / by Carl Raschke The information age has not only interconnected the world but has also shrunk it. This global dynamic impacts Christianity, especially the Great Commission. How do believers make disciples of all nations in this digital world of religious diversity? Carl Raschke, author of the acclaimed The Next Reformation, answers such questions in GloboChrist.
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He explores the impact of globalization, postmodernism, and information technology on missions and evangelism, as well as the role that Christianity plays in an increasingly pluralistic world. In short, he helps Christians respond to the tectonic shifts of the twenty-first century.
Great Commission companies : the emerging role of business in missions / by Steven Rundle and Tom A. Steffen. Business as mission has emerged as a significant new model for mission in the twenty-first century. Today's globalized economy has created strategic opportunities for Christian business enterprises in some of the most unlikely corners of the world. In this landmark book, economist Steve Rundle and missiologist Tom Steffen offer their paradigm for the convergence of business and missions--the Great Commission Company.
Right here, right now : everday mission for everyday people / by Alan Hirsch and Lance Ford In this inspiring yet practical book, Alan Hirsch and Lance Ford equip believers to live missionally regardless of situation, vocation, or location, making the concept of being missional accessible to the whole body of Christ. Touching on issues of discipleship, spirituality, and church at every level of experience, Right Here, Right Now calls readers to be the people God has made them to be.
Tell the truth : the whole Gospel wholly by grace communicated truthfully & lovingly / by Will Metzger In this thoroughly revised fourth edition of the now classic Tell the Truth, Will Metzger reinstates the truth framework necessary for the survival of evangelicalism. Biblical illiteracy among evangelicals is on the rise. Theological discernment between truth and error is increasingly elusive. We need to be recalibrated not to the changing times but to the changeless gospel.
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As useful as it is passionate, Tell the Truth will refocus and re-energize a whole new generation to communicate the whole gospel, wholly by grace, truthfully and lovingly. Includes a study guide and new training materials for personal witnessing
The forgotten ways : reactivating the missional church / by Alan Hirsch The Forgotten Ways explores the concept of Apostolic Genius as a way to understand what caused the church to expand at various times in history, interpreting it for use in our own time and place. From the theological underpinnings to the practical application, Hirsch takes the reader through this dynamic mixture of passion, prayer, and incarnational practice to rediscover the dormant potential of the modern church in the West.
The life you've always wanted : spiritual disciplines for ordinary people / by John Ortberg The Life You've Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that's worth living---a life on the edge that fills an ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change, and joy.
The wisdom of teams : creating the high-performance organization / by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith Teams are the key to improving performance in all kinds of organizations. Yet today's business leaders consistently overlook opportunities to exploit their potential, confusing teams with teamwork, empowerment, or participative management. In The Wisdom of Teams, two senior McKinsey & Company consultants argue that we cannot meet the challenges ahead - from total quality to customer service to innovation - without teams.

Commentaries on Matthew

Critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to S. Matthew / by Charles Allen Willoughby, 1867-1953. International Critical Commentary: Matthew
Free Bible Commentary / by Dr. Bob Utley Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew.
Word Studies in the New Testament, Volumes 1, 2 / by Marvin R. Vincent, D. D. Verse by verse studies of word in the New Testament.

Great Commission

Challenge to Great Commission Obedience: Motivational Messages for Contemporary Missionaries / by Jerry Rankin Here is the text of the first 10 missionary commissioning services preached by Jerry Rankin.
Disciple-Making Church: Leading a Body of Believers on the Journey of Faith / by Bill Hull This book calls people back to the art of discipleship.
Disciple Making Is--: How to Live the Great Commission with Passion and Confidence / by Dave Earley and Rod Dempsey This book "...is all about being a disciple of and make disciples for, Jesus Christ."
Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Missions / by Steven Rundle and Tom A. Steffen How lay people can help in evangelism by going as business people to unreached people. Formerly known by the term, tentmakers, this book tells how the idea has expanded.
Great Commission Obedience: The Road to Resurgence / by Jerry Rankin This is the second volume of sermons preached at missionary commissioning services.

Evangelism

Becoming a contagious church : increasing your church's evangelistic temperature / by Mark Mittelberg Revised and updated, this streamlined edition dispels outdated preconceptions and reveals evangelism as it really can be. What's more, it walks you through a 6-Stage Process and includes a brand-new 6-Stage Process assessment tool for taking your church beyond mere talk to infections energy, action, and lasting commitment.
Evangelism in a Spiritual Age: Communicating Faith in a Changing Culture / by Yvonne Richmand, Rob Frost, Nick Spencer, Steven Croft, Anne Richards, and Mark Ireland "To be effective, fresh expressions of evangelism need to do more than overcome stereotypes."
Evangelism - Which Way Now?: An Evaluation of Alpha, Emmaus, Cell Church and Other Contemporary Strategies for Evangelism / by Mike Booker and Mark Ireland "The authors provide a useful theological introduction to thinking about evangelism and Christian nurture and seek to take seriously both new insights and the richness of Christian tradition in providing guidance..."
Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World / by Frances S. Adeney This book began as a leadership seminar and drew in participants from both Conservative and Liberal theological backgrounds. The conference ended in both groups comparing notes and gaining better understanding of differing positions and methods.
Mission Shaped Evangelism: The Gospel in Contemporary Culture / by Steve Hollinghurst "This is not a definitive statement on evangelism for our time and culture; it is part of an ongoing discovery of ... a useful assessment of where we have been, the issues we face and some of the signposts for the journey forward."
The Celtic way of evangelism : how Christianity can reach the West -- again / by George G. Hunter Celtic Christianity, the form of Christian faith that flourished among the people of Ireland during the Middle Ages, has gained a great deal of attention lately. George G. Hunter III points out that while the attention paid to the Celtic Christians is well deserved, much of it fails to recognize the true genius of this ancient form of Christianity.
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The Celtic church converted Ireland from paganism to What many contemporary Christians do not realize is that Celtic Christianity was one of the most successfully evangelistic branches of the church in history. Christianity in a remarkably short period, and then proceeded to send missionaries throughout Europe. North America is today in the same situation as the environment in which the early Celtic preachers found their mission fields: unfamiliar with the Christian message, yet spiritually seeking and open to a vibrant new faith. If we are to spread the gospel in this culture of secular seekers, we would do well to learn from the Celtic Christians.
The master plan of evangelism / by Robert E. Coleman For more than forty years this classic study has challenged and instructed more than 1.5 million readers in reaching the world for Christ. With a foreword by Billy Graham and now repackaged for a new generation of readers, The Master Plan of Evangelism will show every Christian how to minister to the people God brings into their lives.
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Instead of drawing on the latest popular fad or the newest selling technique, Robert E. Coleman looks to the Bible to find the answer to the question, What was Christ's strategy for evangelism? Through a thorough examination of the gospel accounts, Coleman points out unchanging, simple, yet profound biblical principles of how to emulate Christ to others.

Church Growth Methods

Biblical Church Growth: How You Can Work with God to Build a Faithful Church / by Gary McIntosh Explores the biblical principles for church growth and applies them to today's culture. Instead of concentrating on the ephemeral how of church growth, the author focuses on the unchanging why.
Bridges of God: A Study in the Strategy of Missions / by Donald McGavran "Here is a book which deserves a careful reading by all who are concerned for the world mission of the Church."
Church Growth Bulletin: Second Consolidated Volume, September 1969 to July..1975, Volume 2 / by Donald McGavran. This is a journal covering various aspects of church growth in different countries. There is an index.
Ethnic Realities and the Church: Lessons from India / by Donald Anderson McGavran "It is desirable...to understand the Church as it advances into new areas along with the lines also of ...Sociological / Anthropological characteristics."
Missional Church Reading Room (Tyndale Seminary) Provides links to (mostly) books and articles including foundational texts, missional leadership, missional theology, missional education, emerging church movement, articles, and books.

Spiritual Gifts

Gifts And Ministries Of The Holy Spirit / by Lester Sumrall This study of the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit is based on the teachings on Howard Carter, Pentecostal scholar from England.
Spiritual Gifts for Spiritual Warfare by Tom Brown In depth book on spiritual gifts and their role in the church as members break free of Satan.

Additional Books from the Course Bibliography

Complete Evangelism Guidebook: Expert Advice on Reaching Others for Christ / edited by Scott Dawson. Each chapter is written by an authority in the subject.
Disciple-Making Pastor: Leading Others on the Journey of Faith / by Bill Hull. "I have no doubt that this is the best book available on disciple making and disciple development in the contemporary church. And this is the single most important issue now facing the church worldwide."
Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God / by J. I. Packer. "Or does active evangelism imply that God is not really sovereign at all? J. I. Packer shows in this new edition to the popular IVP Classics how both of these attitudes are false."
How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth / by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. " Authors Drs. Cloud and Townsend unlock age-old keys to growth from Scripture to help people resolve issues of relationships, maturity, emotional problems, and overall spiritual growth."
Lifestyle Evangelism: Learning to Open Your Life to Those Around You / by Dr. Joe Aldrich. "The author's approach is biblical, practical, and natural. Lifestyle Evangelism is the definitive work in introducing people to the Savior in a way that displays God's authentic love for the lost."
Master Plan of Evangelism, Second Edition, Abridged / by Robert Coleman. "Dr. Robert E. Coleman points to the Bible, to the ultimate example found in Jesus Christ, answering the question: What was Christ's strategy for evangelism?" Website information.
Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century: A Comprehensive Guide for New Churches and Those Desiring Renewal / by Aubrey Malphurs. "In this third edition, readers will find material on the importance of healthy, biblical change in our churches, updated appendixes, insight on our postmodern ministry context, and strategies for reaching new population demographics..."
Out of the Saltshaker & Into the World: Evangelism as a Way of Life / by Rebecca Manley Pippert. " "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."
Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message and Mission / by Rick Warren. "Rick Warren believes that in order for a church to be healthy if must become a purpose driven church by Jesus. Now the founding pastor of Saddleback Church shares a proven five-part strategy that will enable your church to grow. ."
Rediscovering Church: The Story and Vision of Willow Creek Community Church / By Lynne Hybels and Bill Hybels. "Rediscovering Church is the candid story of Willow Creek Community Church’s phenomenal growth, from 100 members meeting in a Palatine, Illinois, movie theater to its present Sunday morning attendance of 15,000."
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity...and Why it Matters / by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. "What does your faith look like to outsiders? A major new research project, unveiled for the first time in this book, describes the increasingly negative reputation of Christians, especially among young..." adults.

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