Real Evangelism: Exposing the Subtle Substitutes

In the hurried pace to be relevant and accomodating, the church is often sidetracked from its calling by forms of ministry that confine it members to talking only to themselves. Real Evangelism shows how aspects of church culture actually dampen the evangelicstic task entrusted to it. Smith exposes what he calls "subtle substitutes" to evangelism. While there is nothing wrong with ministries that help established Christians, Bailey Smith impresses upon the church that these types of ministries must not take place of reaching out to the lost. Real Evangelism challenges the church to know its priorities. It offers time-proven strategies to restore evangelistic fervor and insights that will change how you view your local church. Table of Contents: Forword, Preface and Acknowledgments 1. The Dangers of Deceptive Discipleship 2. Shallow Living from the Deeper Life 3. Coming and Going to Nowhere 4. Reservoirs of Truth or Rivers of Blessings 5. Cultivation During Harvest Time 6. Theoretical Earnestness Without Committed Work 7. The Ineffective Right Way of Doing Nothing 8. Cultural Heat With Spiritual Light 9. The Tired Pastor and the Weary Lord 10. Counting Heads Instead of Changing Lives 11. Jesus Excitement without Christian Commitment 12. The Power of Proper Priorities 13. A Heart Hot for Souls Notes Scripture quotes are taken from the KJV and NKJV