Discover how your church can be truly excited about evangelism and reach out effectively.
Your church's sermons often include a call to evangelise. You've held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel?
For many of us, despite having the best intentions, our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church.
Includes case studies from a variety of different cultures and contexts to give you practical ideas for implementing these six principles.
Foreword from Paul Tripp.
Foreword by Paul D. Tripp
Introduction
Conclusion
Putting the Principles into Practice: Case Studies
Appendices
Acknowledgments
| Contributors | J.A. Medders, Doug Logan Jr., Paul David Tripp |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781802540857 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | July 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
In The Soul-Winning Church, J.A. Medders and Doug Logan Jr. offer a compelling call for churches to embrace their biblical mission of evangelism. Grounded in Scripture and pastoral experience, this book challenges congregations to recover their zeal for reaching the lost and to weave evangelism into the fabric of church life. Rather than presenting evangelism as an optional program or the work of a few extroverted leaders, the authors show that it is a shared responsibility for the entire body of Christ.
Organized around six foundational keys—prayer, posture, preparation, participation, preaching, and discipleship—the book guides readers through practical and theological steps to cultivate a culture where gospel proclamation becomes natural and expected. The strength of this book lies in its emphasis on systemic, lasting change rather than quick fixes. The soul-searching questions at the end of each section help readers reflect deeply and move beyond surface-level adjustments.
Medders and Logan confront the temptation to measure success by numbers and programs rather than faithfulness to Christ’s mission. They remind us that evangelism is not about filling pews but about glorifying God by making disciples. This book stands out for its pastoral tone and clarity, offering biblical truth with actionable steps for churches of any size or denomination.
Accessible yet convicting, The Soul-Winning Church is an excellent resource for ministry leaders and laypeople alike who long to see their church reflect the heart of Christ for the lost. It is not just a call to action but an invitation to reorient one’s ministry toward the Great Commission in a sustainable and gospel-centered way.
