Sharing Faith the Jesus Way [Paperback]

If you want to know how to evangelise, study the Gospels. This is the simple and profound truth that Jim communicates with clarity and in an accessible way for all those wanting to more actively engage in home mission. Pope Benedict XVI has repeatedly invited all Christians to participate in the 'New Evangelisation' - one that is new in means, ardour and expression. Sharing Faith the Jesus Way will be an aid to many in responding to that invitation which is so essential to the Church's future mission. Clare Ward, Home Mission Advisor, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales Provides Christ-filled insights plus practical and spiritual stimulus to get us naturally introducing our friends to Jesus the Jesus way with supernatural consequences. David Spriggs, Bible and Church Consultant, Bible Society Not a formula or a programme, just a challenge to live differently! I recommend it to all Christians who want to make a difference where they are. Ian Bunce, Head of Mission Department, Baptist Union of Great Britain From The Baptist Times - August 2011 This book benefits from Jim Currin's experience as an evangelist with the Church Army and his awareness of contemporary cultural challenges for evangelism as Secretary for the Churches Together in England Group for Evangelisation. He has the gift of writing with clarity. His passion is to help ordinary Christians overcome their anxieties about evangelism and help them do it. Jim identified the top 50 sayings of Jesus, relating to sharing the Gospel. He has used these to create this book and other resources. The apparent simplicity of this approach should not be confused with ignorance or na vet . Jesus' words indicate 'diversity and inclusion'; he had no set formula or approach when it came to explaining and involving people in the new life of God's Kingdom which he came to bring. So, we can be flexible in how we present the Gospel - both in terms of the language and the contexts we use but also in utilising approaches which fit our personality. In the introduction Jim tackles contemporary concerns about evangelism, whether it is appropriate anyway and how you can do it in a resistant society. He likes the model of 'witness' and values the approach which seeks to connect three stories. There is your story, there is the story of the other person, and there is God's story in Jesus. (Page 17). This book also emphasizes, again following Jesus, the importance of deep listening on our side if the other person is ever going to hear. The next chapters, which are the core of the book, consist of 1. Jesus accepts you as you are 2. Jesus respects the other person and sees their need 3. God's love is the key to the Gospel 4. Prayer, care and share good news 5. Accompanying those who follow Jesus 6. Your journey; going on with God. Each chapter is broken down into helpful sub sections, and groups of these are stimulated with 'follow up activities'. Supporting the use of the book there are six sermon outlines, six study notes for home groups (trialled in churches), plus other resources. Buy it; read it; use it, share it!

Lets you explore principles linked to how Jesus shared the good news: on the road, in the home on the lake or up a mountain. This book presents the Gospels and follows His example, to make it possible, natural and a positive experience as we pray. It includes practical exercises to explore with a friend or wider group.

Jim Currin has been a Church Army Evangelist since 1979, involved in itinerant, regional ministry - leading missions, training, facilitating evangelism - except for four years as Director of Evangelism Studies at the Wilson Carlile College of Evangelism, Sheffield. He has written many articles, web material, study courses, diocesan workbooks, and currently writes a column for the web-based Christian Today, reviews books for The Good Bookstall and manages/writes for various websites including Church in New Housing Areas and Churches Together in England. He produced the web material for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and the Radio 4 Sunday Worship series Pathways of Prayer. He has written three Grove booklets for their evangelism series, the last being Paradox in the Gospel.