Speak Good News: Equipping the Church to Engage in More Spiritual Conversations
Ebook
If one word evokes discomfort when spoken to Christ-followers and non-Christ-followers alike, it would be the word "evangelism." For the Christ-follower, this word brings feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy. They know that, at some level, they should be participating in evangelistic activities, but they are not. My passion is to see Christ-followers intentionally engaging people in spiritual conversations. I wrote this book to educate and encourage Christ-followers in the beauty of sharing the love of Jesus with others. Speak Good News aims to change the less-than-favorable reputation associated with evangelism. This book will encourage and equip Christ-followers to confidently engage in spiritual conversations with individuals they experience life with. I do this by taking a historical look at evangelism, its purest meaning, and offering a fresh lens for the Church to view evangelism. I identify misconceptions and barriers that keep faithful Christ-followers from sharing the wonderful story of Jesus with others. It nudges believers into the shallow end of the "gospel pool" while encouraging them to engage in simple spiritual conversations about Jesus with others.
“Speak Good News is a divinely pivotal, on-time reminder of the unabated truth that the gospel changes everything. This book affirms that the church can in fact fulfill its ecclesiological and missiological potential according to Scripture, and that every disciple has the spiritual DNA to speak good news soundly, boldly, intelligently, relevantly, lovingly, and humbly. Without question, this is the book the church needs to seize one of its finest hours of biblical and practical evangelism.”
—Kanita Rutley, founder and CEO, She Saves a Nation
“In Speak Good News, David Schaal offers the church a fresh perspective on understanding evangelism and easy onramps for any Jesus follower to engage others in spiritual conversations. If you are a pastor, church leader, or faithful Christian who desires to see more people hear about the love of Jesus, this book is written for you.”
—Benny Perez, lead pastor, ChurchLV
“As lead pastor of David Schaal’s home church, I have the privilege of seeing his passion for evangelism on full display. The authority that David carries on the topic is a result of truly living out the Great Commission, and he rightly and boldly invites us to do the same.”
—Brandon Cormier, lead pastor, Zeal Church
“In today’s deeply divided world, the term ‘evangelism’ often evokes discomfort among both Christians and non-Christians. This book offers an insightful and bold exploration of what evangelism truly entails, simultaneously rendering the concept more approachable for everyday believers. I applaud David for his comprehensive grasp of the subject and his pastoral dedication to rekindling the church’s engagement with this fundamental aspect of its mission.”
—Tanner Peak, president, Every Home for Christ International
“I’ve never met anybody who has as much passion as David Schaal to equip the rest of us to speak good news. I’ve known David since we were young adults, and he has been a constant source of encouragement to me on the subject and urgency of talking to others about Jesus. He’s always been in my corner, and by writing this wonderful book, he has placed himself in your corner too!”
—Kurt Johnston, pastor of NextGen ministries, Saddleback Church
“David Schaal takes us through his life journey—from childhood with Jehovah’s Witnesses to adulthood with the Marine Corps and his own salvation story—how God used these experiences to shape his deep passion and skill in evangelism. This book will encourage you to share your story and bring more people to Jesus. An easy-to-read, humorous, and practical book to inspire you in speaking good news with people each day.”
—Ashley Tee, founder, 3cmSpace
- Title: Speak Good News: Equipping the Church to Engage in More Spiritual Conversations
- Authors: Kevin G. Harney, David Schaal
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385206155, 9798385206131, 9798385206148
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385206155
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-21T21:43:40Z
David Schaal holds a doctor of missiology (DMiss) degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and has more than thirty years of experience as a pastor and missiologist. He is the national director of Every Home USA and is dedicated to equipping the Church as an evangelist. He founded and hosts Speak Good News, a platform encompassing a podcast, blog, and church consulting and coaching endeavor (found at SpeakGoodNews.com). David and his wife, Julie, make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.