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The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation: Learning the Whens of Evangelism and the Hows of Discipleship
The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation is about the art of when, if, and how to engage in a spiritual conversation. The whens and the ifs inform the how. Christians can be so concerned with how to share the gospel that they often fail to consider where the person is spiritually and when, or even if, they should share the gospel. To be sure, the Scriptures are clear that followers of Christ must spread the good news. Yet there are times when sharing the gospel would be undeniably inappropriate. How, then, do gospel-centered, evangelistic Christians discern when to share Christ or when to stay silent? What determines when and if someone is even ready to hear the gospel? How does one meaningfully engage a person who has already accepted the gospel? Refined through tens of thousands of spiritual encounters, this book provides a helpful framework for discerning where a person is spiritually and how to encourage each person to take a step toward Christ regardless of where they may presently be in their faith journey. You will be equipped in the practical art of spiritual conversation so that you can meaningfully encourage every person to take a step toward Christ.
Book Details
- Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
- Publish Date: Mar 31st, 2021
- Pages: 150
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.38in - 0.71lb
- EAN: 9781725294820
- Categories: • Christian Ministry - Evangelism• Christian Ministry - Discipleship• Christian Living - Spiritual Growth
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About the Author
Shultz, James Harrison: - Jim Shultz serves as Chief Spiritual Health Officer at Christ Community Health Services, which provides holistic healthcare to the underserved in Memphis, Tennessee. Jim has been in ministry for over twenty years and has taught for a variety of colleges, churches, and para-church ministries in various roles.
Rogers, David: - David Rogers serves as a Spiritual Health Advisor at Christ Community Health Services. David spent eighteen years as a career missionary in Spain. During this time, he served as a church planter, pastor, and church planting trainer with the International Mission Board. David also serves as an elder at Unashamed Church Memphis.
Praise for this book
"The vision of Christ Community Health Services is to glorify God and expand his kingdom among underserved and unreached people. Having a permission-based and sensitive approach to spiritual conversations is essential for those who wish to faithfully embody the mission of Jesus Christ in public spaces. Using the model described here, Christ Community Health Services has been able to impact the lives of tens of thousands of individuals for Jesus Christ through health care to the underserved. We are proud to pioneer this work and now see it expand beyond our organization."
--Shantelle Leatherwood, CEO of Christ Community Health Services
"Our culture is drifting further away from a Judeo-Christian worldview. But how do you reach a drifting culture? One way is by equipping believers to be able to engage in spiritual conversations in ordinary and natural ways. Leveraging their experiences in a medical environment, Jim and David help us understand the practical elements in engaging people in natural conversations with the hope of meeting their greatest need--a relationship with Christ. I'm grateful for this practical resource for the church as we strive to reach a world in desperate need of Christ."
--Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center
"Shultz and Rogers have gathered thousands of hours of data and research about using spiritual conversations to foster maturity of love for Jesus and depth of Christian character. The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation is the fruit of this research and the wisdom they have garnered from their own pilgrimages and ministries. The book's central emphasis is unique, refreshing, and hopeful: how to use spiritual conversations to draw people into connection with Jesus or strengthen those connections with Jesus for believers by learning how and when to discuss key notions with people to help them on their way. The book is a treasure-trove of deep reflection and practical wisdom about assessing and facilitating spiritual health and training of others to do the same. This is an important book for our time."
--J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology
"'Evangelism with a heart and helping hands' describes the perspective Jim Shultz and David Rogers reflect in their enjoyable book, The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation. With personal examples and illustrations peppering the pages, the authors demonstrate that the gospel takes root best when the bearer of the good news understands and sympathizes with the worldview of the unevangelized person. Not since Paul Little's How to Give Away Your Faith (1966) has such a helpful, practical book appeared, on how to witness for Christ naturally and without fear. Any Christian desiring to share their faith will be both instructed and inspired by this book."
--Robin Dale Hadaway, author of A Survey of World Missions
"Jim Shultz and David Rogers have taken what they have learned from their years of service as spiritual advisors in healthcare settings to help Christ followers initiate important gospel conversations with unbelievers. They also offer assistance to help guide encounters with other believers in such a way as to help them take a deeper step in their walk with God. Encouraging readers to listen well and to sensitively seek opportunities for potential life-changing spiritual conversations, this wonderfully helpful and insightful book offers practical and thoughtful instruction for men and women at various stages of Christian maturity. I am delighted to recommend this highly applicable book."
--David S. Dockery, President of International Alliance for Christian Education
"Here is a model for spiritual care that is respectfu
--Shantelle Leatherwood, CEO of Christ Community Health Services
"Our culture is drifting further away from a Judeo-Christian worldview. But how do you reach a drifting culture? One way is by equipping believers to be able to engage in spiritual conversations in ordinary and natural ways. Leveraging their experiences in a medical environment, Jim and David help us understand the practical elements in engaging people in natural conversations with the hope of meeting their greatest need--a relationship with Christ. I'm grateful for this practical resource for the church as we strive to reach a world in desperate need of Christ."
--Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center
"Shultz and Rogers have gathered thousands of hours of data and research about using spiritual conversations to foster maturity of love for Jesus and depth of Christian character. The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation is the fruit of this research and the wisdom they have garnered from their own pilgrimages and ministries. The book's central emphasis is unique, refreshing, and hopeful: how to use spiritual conversations to draw people into connection with Jesus or strengthen those connections with Jesus for believers by learning how and when to discuss key notions with people to help them on their way. The book is a treasure-trove of deep reflection and practical wisdom about assessing and facilitating spiritual health and training of others to do the same. This is an important book for our time."
--J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology
"'Evangelism with a heart and helping hands' describes the perspective Jim Shultz and David Rogers reflect in their enjoyable book, The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation. With personal examples and illustrations peppering the pages, the authors demonstrate that the gospel takes root best when the bearer of the good news understands and sympathizes with the worldview of the unevangelized person. Not since Paul Little's How to Give Away Your Faith (1966) has such a helpful, practical book appeared, on how to witness for Christ naturally and without fear. Any Christian desiring to share their faith will be both instructed and inspired by this book."
--Robin Dale Hadaway, author of A Survey of World Missions
"Jim Shultz and David Rogers have taken what they have learned from their years of service as spiritual advisors in healthcare settings to help Christ followers initiate important gospel conversations with unbelievers. They also offer assistance to help guide encounters with other believers in such a way as to help them take a deeper step in their walk with God. Encouraging readers to listen well and to sensitively seek opportunities for potential life-changing spiritual conversations, this wonderfully helpful and insightful book offers practical and thoughtful instruction for men and women at various stages of Christian maturity. I am delighted to recommend this highly applicable book."
--David S. Dockery, President of International Alliance for Christian Education
"Here is a model for spiritual care that is respectfu