What Is Evangelism?: A Little Book of Guidance

by Patricia M. Lyons

Readers will find in this book a strong and uplifting argument that the Episcopal Church’s theology, sacramental ministry, and commitment to social justice have an essential role to play in mainline Christianity and in the public square. This book will help readers to understand that what it means to be an Episcopalian and how evangelism is a fruit of that identity, not a mere marketing strategy or an end in itself. This book is an approachable and inspiring presentation of the theological rationale and resource for sharing the faith as well as an argument that sharing the faith increases our own. It addresses basic questions that are buzzing in the church today and lays out a series of stories from faith communities across the Episcopal Church, both physical and digital ministries. Proceeds from this book will go to Sandy Hook Promise, the non-profit organization doing the brave work of the Newtown Families Against Gun Violence.

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2019

Reviews

[John Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Evangelism is difficult for many to do, especially Episcopalians, because most people have a stereotypical picture of evangelism. They envision someone on the street corner intruding your space pushing a brochure into the victim's hands asking, "Are you saved?" Rev. Lyons dispels this myth in this book. Most opportunities for evangelism occur serendipitously. She believes that the evangelist has to be a seeker of God in his or her own life rather than being a salesman. Evangelism begins first with listening to the other person's story, especially God's presence in their lives and identifying such discoveries using their own words. The process is much more organic ending with how you have been able to listen to God's voice and be transformed by it. For those who fear evangelism but are not ashamed of your own faith, you might pick up this book.

[Amanda Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice little book to help people understand evangelism.