Evangelism & Mission

Drawing on the expertise of the Arthur Rank Centre, this title explores the various key aspects and challenges of leading a rural church.

The Footsteps of Jesus by Perry Buck offers practical guidance on planning a visit to modern day Israel and Palestine. Offering a wealth of practical information as well as reflections linked to the life of Jesus, this book is designed to facilitate independent travel although it can also be used by those planning a group trip.

'47% of visitors will immediately disregard a church if the website design is poor. Money spent on a church website doesn't belong in the administration budget. It belongs in the evangelism budget! It is outreach, pure and simple.'

'Those who have already rejected Christianity are highly unlikely to be reached by traditional church. But the sceptical, the antagonistic, the antireligious, may spend the UK average of 20 hours on the internet each week. This presents an amazing opportunity for those who know how to use it wisely.'

This book aims to equip the church for a faithful engagement with people of different faiths. Vibrant Christianity in Multi-Faith Britain is an accessible and thought-provoking approach that encourages readers to think seriously about how we live out our faith in an increasingly multi-faith society.

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church.

'Sharing the Gospel with a Jehovah's Witness' has been written by Tony Brown who is an evangelist to those caught in new religious movements, especially Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons. As a former JW, he is keen to help Christians share the truth in love with those who are trapped in falsehood.

There’s a lot of talk about ‘fresh expressions’ of church emerging in our culture. But what does it actually feel like to be given a blank piece of paper and told to start something from scratch?

How to Pioneer: A five-step guide to getting started (Single Copy). This five-part group study booklet is designed to encourage and equip local church communities who are contemplating setting up a pioneering church community, but are unsure how to get going or what will be involved.

What does fruitfulness look like in our everyday lives? How can we serve God in the many, many hours of our waking time?

The Father delights in his Son. This is the starting point of mission, it's very core.

People sensitive evangelism. Evangelism. It's a word that can be viewed with apprehension, misunderstanding or apathy, but it should be a major part of our Christian life. And what is evangelism? Laurence Singlehurst defines it as those who know Jesus, telling those who don't know Jesus, all about him. Which makes it sound a whole lot less intimidating than we often think it will be.

With the facts, social economic and historical background, Tim Chester looks to a challenging future offering the motivation and the means to reach the unreachable with the gospel message. With an urgent wake up call to Christians and churches, the key gospel themes relevant to working class and deprived areas are explored and plans for evangelism, discipleship and teaching discussed in the context of real world needs and issues.

In 'Prayer: Key To Revival' Yonggi Cho and Wayde Goodall offer sound Biblical principles and personal stories that will motivate you to devote yourself to prayer.

Finding a sense of 'home', a special place of acceptance and belonging, is a fundamental human longing. In this powerful and profound book, Michael Mitton shows how it is in fact an essential part of both personal development and spiritual renewal. Drawing on his own experience of the 'homecoming' journey, he considers how we can go about finding our true home within God's eternal kingdom, how

Discover how to saturate your church's theology, culture, and practices in the gospel! The Reformers knew that the good news is more than just a piece of Christianity---it's the very foundation of our faith. Examining the scriptural beauty of a Jesus-centered experience, the authors provide clear and practical steps for focusing your worship on Christ.

There is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive – some might be more inclusive in some areas than others (both in attitude and resources), but on the whole this is a massive failing of churches. Most church leaders recognise this failing but lack the resources and understanding to effect meaningful change.

There is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive – some might be more inclusive in some areas than others (both in attitude and resources), but on the whole this is a massive failing of churches. Most church leaders recognise this failing but lack the resources and understanding to effect meaningful change.

There is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive - some might be more inclusive in some areas than others (both in attitude and resources), but on the whole this is a massive failing of churches. Most church leaders recognise this failing but lack the resources and understanding to effect meaningful change.

Sometimes Christians assume that people 'out there' are eager to listen to what the Church has to offer. But why should those we try to evangelize want to hear the gospel?