Reaching People

How should your leaders respond to the increasingly secular world around them? In a powerful interview, Ravi Zacharias, a Christian apologist, shows how the gospel can be "Good News for Happy Pagans." Plus, several assessments aid your leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of your church at outreach. "From Friendly to Connecting" will prompt your leaders to determine how well your church connects new people into the life of the church. Table of Contents: Turning Conversion into Commitment 4 questions to strengthen our evangelism efforts. Win Arn & Charles Arn From Friendly to Connecting Overcome 9 barriers to adopting visitors. Calvin Ratz Ready or Not? 3 questions to evaluate a church's readiness to reach out. Douglas J. Brouwer From Comfort to Commitment Why many members find growth difficult. Lyle E. Schaller Customized Strategy Why evangelism plans must be tailor-made. Dave Wilkinson Inward to Outward How an established congregation responded to its changing community. Jock Ficken Good News for Happy Pagans How our church can reach those who don't seem to need Christ. with Ravi Zacharias Warming Up Worship 5 ways to encourage visitors to return. Don Cousins Windows of Opportunity 7 transitions that God can use. Gary L. McIntosh Becoming a Good Neighbor 6 keys to a good reputation for you church. John H. Beukema Hope for the No-Growth Church 6 ways to begins reaching out. Stephen McMullin