Bridging the Gap: Reaching the Internet Generation: An Evangelistic Strategy for Reaching the Postmodern Generation
Overview
Bridging the Gap shows you how to communicate the “old story” of the Gospel in a new way. You will learn biblical methods for reaching secular minds. See how Jesus approached the woman at the well. Study Paul’s method of reaching the elite thinkers of his day in Athens. At the end of each chapter you will find practical ministry applications and questions for personal reflection or for small group discussions.
Top Highlights
“This is important because the postmodern world view focuses on making a difference in the local community” (Page 37)
“The fifth tactic was to patiently wait for the audience to ask the right, significant questions” (Page 48)
“This book attempts to classify people according to their primary world” (Page 14)
“In summary, the model used by Jesus and Paul consisted of eight simple tactics. First, make friends. Second, challenge basic presuppositions of the postmodern mind. Third, meet perceived needs. Fourth, practice what you preach. Fifth, wait for them to ask the right questions. Sixth, allow your own spirituality and inner peace (and their desire for such peace) to prompt further questions. Seventh, tell your personal story as a bridge to common ground. Eighth, cross that bridge and ultimately share the story of salvation and God’s loving promise of eternal life.” (Page 49)
“The third tactic employed in these stories to bring the gospel to secular people was to speak to the felt needs of the audience.” (Page 47)
- Title: Bridging the Gap: Reaching the Internet Generation: An Evangelistic Strategy for Reaching the Postmodern Generation
- Author: Bruce R. Norman
- Publisher: AdventSource
- Print Publication Date: 2003
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Church work with youth › Seventh-day Adventists; Conflict of generations › United States; Youth › Religious life
- ISBNs: 1577561058, 9781577561057
- Resource ID: LLS:BRIDGINGTHEGAP
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:20:03Z