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Small Groups or Congregational Studies
Transforming Evangelism
Learn on your own or as a congregational group from this practical study on living an evangelistic life that demonstrates the transforming power of loving God and neighbor. Includes discussion questions.
Transforming Community
This companion to Transforming Evangelism by the same authors, looks at how churches can form missional communities and congregations.
Evangelism for Non-Evangelists
Explore what evangelism is (and isn't), and how you can articulate the Good News of the gospel in a manner true to what you believe, authentic to who you are, attractive and even compelling to others.
Participating in Abundant Live
Connecting biblical perspectives of holistic salvation to contemporary concepts of well-being, Teasdale shows how Christians can better communicate in secular settings and partner with all people to seek the common good. Includes helpful tools for evaluation.
La Evangelización Transformadora
Los autores, Powe and Knight, describen la profunda conexión entre los pensamientos de John Wesley, los himnos de Charles Wesley, el pensamiento erudito sobre la evangelización y la comprensión bíblica del evangelio, todo ello en relación con las necesidades, preocupaciones y esperanzas de «la gente de a pie». Este estudio práctico incluye preguntas de discusión para estudio individual o grupal.
Models of Evangelism
Move beyond the caricatures of evangelism to consider how you can engage in one of eight models of evangelism, whether through one-on-one conversations, social media, social justice, or the liturgy of worship services.
The Adept Church
Learn on your own or as a congregational group from this practical study on living an evangelistic life that demonstrates the transforming power of loving God and neighbor. Includes discussion questions.
Missional Evangelism
This study guide brings the often separated practices of mission and evangelism into relationship with one another. This is a free resource
Fresh Expressions Focused
A Field Guide to Methodist Fresh Expressions
A distinctively Wesleyan approach for the Fresh Expressions movement, introducing people to Jesus, expanding the kingdom, and revitalizing churches. A how-to for cultivating and customizing fresh expressions that fit a congregation's local context.
Fresh Expressions of Church
This short book gives an overview of the Fresh Expressions Movement and its innovative approach to reaching those who would perhaps never come to our church buildings.
Webinars & Podcasts
Evangelism for Non-Evangelists Online Course
Six-week online course co-taught by Dr. Teasdale and Rev. Dr. Heather Lear guides your leadership team in building a culture of evangelism into the ministries of your church. Includes copy of the book by the same name. Next course offered in Fall 2021.
On Models of Evangelism
Rev. Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison of Perkins School of Theology talks about her recent book Models of Evangelism and answers questions from the group.
Catalyst Conversations Podcast
A podcast that invites pastors and laity to unpack evangelism and discipleship, and how they are putting those into practice in their church and community.
For Small Groups or Congregations
Built around a group-study model, these six videos can be used as a 3-6 week study. The study guide provides ideas and discussion questions.