Evangelism Professors Lead the Way
The role of E. Stanley Jones Professors of Evangelism has, for over four decades, been an important part of the formation of seminarians called to Christian leadership in Wesleyan-tradition denominations. As these leaders are formed, they need both theological grounding and practical know-how to infuse evangelism into their own ministry practice and congregational life. Many […]
Student and Father’s Ministry Enlivened by Evangelism Course
A required course in evangelism for a student at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, has sparked a dialogue not only with his peers but with his father! Sam is from Chennai, India, and is studying in the U.S. for his ministry degree. In a video he recorded for The Foundation for Evangelism, he shared […]
Visiting Global Evangelism Grant Recipients in Europe
Members of The Foundation for Evangelism’s staff visited global evangelism grant recipients in Germany and Estonia in mid-July. The visits included celebrations of decades of Foundation-supported ministry, teaching, and transformation in Europe. E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Reutlingen School of Theology, Germany The Foundation staff excitedly joined in the retirement celebration for one […]
Professor Dedicated 30+ years to Educating Gospel Leaders
For over 30 years, Prof. Achim Haertner taught evangelism courses at Reutlingen Theological Seminary, a United Methodist Seminary in Reutlingen, Germany. Prof. Haertner became the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism in 1995 after serving as pastor at Nuremberg Zion United Methodist Church and Esslingen United Methodist Church in Germany. This summer, Prof. Haertner retired […]
ESJ Professors Changing the Conversation Around Evangelism
By Rev. Dr. Heather H. Lear, V.P. for Grants “The E. Stanley Jones Professors of Evangelism are on the cutting edge, addressing the realities and answering questions most church leaders are just now beginning to ask.” Over my week-long experience August 4-11, 2024, at the 15th Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies at Keble College, […]
Evangelism Course Prompts Student and Church to Shift Perspective
Shanelle Calvin Alli is a first-year MDiv student at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and is co-leading a three-year-old church plant outside of Atlanta. On any given Sunday she gathers with a group of young entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, singles and families, in a local modern brewery. Fermenting tanks and oak casks create a […]
E.S.J. Professors Ahead of the Curve
By Rev. Dr. Heather H. Lear, V.P. for Grants “The E. Stanley Jones Professors of Evangelism are on the cutting edge, addressing the realities and answering questions most church leaders are just now beginning to ask.” Over my weeklong experience August 4-11 at the 15th Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies at Keble College, I […]
“Conversational Testimony” Gives Laity a Voice to Share Their Faith
By Jane Boatwright Wood, President As the young man approached Professor Jack Jackson, I could sense the earnest need to ask the question driving him forward. He began by relating a situation so many of us will find relatable, “I am asking my friends to say yes to Jesus, but they have not said yes. […]
Moving Church – Part 3
Part 3 of this 3-part series focuses on getting to know your neighbors and making meaningful connections with those in the community, and inviting them into the life and ministry of God’s people. Dr. Stone and Rev. Reynolds tell about real-life encounters and share ideas on how a church can be present to those in […]
Moving Church – Part 2
Part 2 of this 3-part series focuses on becoming a community mission focused church and planning for those who are not here yet. Dr. Stone and Rev. Reynolds talk through the process of working with the church to see its growth areas and play to its strengths, both inside and outside the church walls.