Gospel Witness through the Ages: A History of Evangelism
Gospel Witness through the Ages: A History of Evangelism
Overview
Description
A definitive history of Christian evangelism--including noteworthy persons, movements, and methods from the past
Christians have been sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with nonbelievers for two thousand years. Within this deep history is wisdom for today--including numerous models for understanding what evangelism is and how it should be done.
In Gospel Witness through the Ages, David Gustafson introduces readers to evangelism's noteworthy persons, movements, and methods from the entire scope of church history--including both examples to emulate and examples to avoid. With this thorough historical approach, Gustafson expands the reader's conception of the evangelistic task and suggests new ways to shape our identity as gospel witnesses today through the influence of these earlier generations of Christians.
With discussion questions for further reflection and primary sources from major evangelistic figures of the past, Gospel Witness through the Ages is the most definitive history of evangelism available--essential for understanding how Christians today can continue proclaiming the gospel to the whole world, as Christians have in every century past.
Editorial Reviews
Gospel Witness through the Ages, David Gustafson has produced a valuable resource to help the church remember, theologically, what evangelism is while also offering a historical account of the various evangelism models and practices the church has employed throughout the last two millennia. My prayer is that the Spirit of God will use this work to recapture the church's passion for evangelism while helping the church to imagine new evangelism models and practices for the twenty-first century."
-- Ed Stetzer
dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College
"Each generation has the God-given responsibility to use its voice, resources, and spiritual gifts to share the message of the gospel. Power, manipulation, greed, and arrogance are common threads in the sad stories highlighted in
Gospel Witness through The Ages. Humility, Christ-like character, and genuine love for others underpin the good stories. What story will your life and the life of your faith community tell? I have known David Gustafson for many years. He is a faithful follower of Christ and a thoughtful and effective evangelist. This book will help you learn from history so you can make your best contribution as you seek to share Christ in a world that so desperately needs good news!"
-- Mary T. Lederleitner
author of
Women in God's Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead
founder and executive director of Missional Intelligence
"History shows us that the opportunities and challenges for evangelism are different for different times and places. Today's world is different from yesterday's. And tomorrow's world will be different from today's. So how can we proclaim the never-changing gospel to this ever-changing world? This is where David M. Gustafson's
Gospel Witness through the Ages is a supremely valuable textbook. It gives us a comprehensive survey of the history of evangelism. If we read this book, we won't just learn from the mistakes of the past, but we will also stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. The baton of the one whose beautiful feet bring good news will be passed on to a whole new generation."
-- Sam Chan
City Bible Forum, Australia
author of
Evangelism in a Skeptical World
"Those of us involved in Christian higher education have needed a learned, faithful, general history of Christian gospel witness for quite some time. Kudos to David Gustafson for meeting the need so well. His prose is crystal clear, his chapters are reliable, his judgments fair-minded and theologically edifying. This is now the go-to book on the subject."
-- Douglas A. Sweeney
dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
About the Author
Gospel Witness: Evangelism in Word and Deed.
David M. Gustafson is chair of the mission and evangelism department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is also the author of
Gospel Witness: Evangelism in Word and Deed.
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Overview
Description
A definitive history of Christian evangelism--including noteworthy persons, movements, and methods from the past
Christians have been sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with nonbelievers for two thousand years. Within this deep history is wisdom for today--including numerous models for understanding what evangelism is and how it should be done.
In Gospel Witness through the Ages, David Gustafson introduces readers to evangelism's noteworthy persons, movements, and methods from the entire scope of church history--including both examples to emulate and examples to avoid. With this thorough historical approach, Gustafson expands the reader's conception of the evangelistic task and suggests new ways to shape our identity as gospel witnesses today through the influence of these earlier generations of Christians.
With discussion questions for further reflection and primary sources from major evangelistic figures of the past, Gospel Witness through the Ages is the most definitive history of evangelism available--essential for understanding how Christians today can continue proclaiming the gospel to the whole world, as Christians have in every century past.
Editorial Reviews
Gospel Witness through the Ages, David Gustafson has produced a valuable resource to help the church remember, theologically, what evangelism is while also offering a historical account of the various evangelism models and practices the church has employed throughout the last two millennia. My prayer is that the Spirit of God will use this work to recapture the church's passion for evangelism while helping the church to imagine new evangelism models and practices for the twenty-first century."
-- Ed Stetzer
dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College
"Each generation has the God-given responsibility to use its voice, resources, and spiritual gifts to share the message of the gospel. Power, manipulation, greed, and arrogance are common threads in the sad stories highlighted in
Gospel Witness through The Ages. Humility, Christ-like character, and genuine love for others underpin the good stories. What story will your life and the life of your faith community tell? I have known David Gustafson for many years. He is a faithful follower of Christ and a thoughtful and effective evangelist. This book will help you learn from history so you can make your best contribution as you seek to share Christ in a world that so desperately needs good news!"
-- Mary T. Lederleitner
author of
Women in God's Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead
founder and executive director of Missional Intelligence
"History shows us that the opportunities and challenges for evangelism are different for different times and places. Today's world is different from yesterday's. And tomorrow's world will be different from today's. So how can we proclaim the never-changing gospel to this ever-changing world? This is where David M. Gustafson's
Gospel Witness through the Ages is a supremely valuable textbook. It gives us a comprehensive survey of the history of evangelism. If we read this book, we won't just learn from the mistakes of the past, but we will also stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. The baton of the one whose beautiful feet bring good news will be passed on to a whole new generation."
-- Sam Chan
City Bible Forum, Australia
author of
Evangelism in a Skeptical World
"Those of us involved in Christian higher education have needed a learned, faithful, general history of Christian gospel witness for quite some time. Kudos to David Gustafson for meeting the need so well. His prose is crystal clear, his chapters are reliable, his judgments fair-minded and theologically edifying. This is now the go-to book on the subject."
-- Douglas A. Sweeney
dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
About the Author
Gospel Witness: Evangelism in Word and Deed.
David M. Gustafson is chair of the mission and evangelism department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is also the author of
Gospel Witness: Evangelism in Word and Deed.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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