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.
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