This volume contains the edited versions of the major presentations made to the second Consultation on Theology and Evangelism, sponsored by the Foundation for Evangelism and held at Wesley Theological Seminary, 9-12 March 1995. The theme of the Consultation was "Christ for the World: Evangelism in the Contemporary Church and World" Nineteen bishops of The United Methodist Church were invited by the Foundation for Evangelism to address this theme, and a number of seminary professors and church leaders were invited to attend and to serve as respondents to the presentations of the bishops. The contributions of thirteen of the bishops have been carefully edited for publication by Jim Logan. The bishops whose presentations are included are: Neil L. Irons, R. Sheldon Duecker, George W. Bashore, Ann B. Sherer, Richard B. Wilke, Bruce P. Blake, Hae-Jong Kim, Elias G. Galvan, Ruediger R. Minor, Woodie W. White, Kenneth L. Carder, Alfred L. Norris, and Arthur F. Kulah. Also included in a appendix is a sermon by Joseph H. Yeakel. The collection is introduced by James Logan. This book clearly and accessibly presents what the bishops of The United Methodist Church have to say about the church's evangelistic task in the modern world. It brings together the thought of a diverse group of denominational leaders and summarizes the theological and historical roots of the denomination's role in evangelism. By providing readers with easy access to this collection of presentations, this book enables readers to know what the denominational leaders see for the future of the evangelistic task of the church in the modern world.

Christ for the World: United Methodist Bishops Speak On Evangelism

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Kingswood Books

This is the first volume published in more than twenty years that is specifically focused on the theology of evangelism in the Wesleyan tradition. It contains essays written by key Methodist leaders from Asia, America, Europe, and Africa, thus offering a wide range of views of the nature and purpose of evangelism in the Weslayen heritage. It also provides focused and stimulating theological reflection. These essays were first presented as a symposium at the Mission Resource Center at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in February 1992.

Theology and Evangelism in the Wesleyan Heritage (Kingswood Series)

In How Great a Flame, James Logan connects John Wesley's practice of evangelism with post-modern culture. He convinces the reader that the church of today has much to learn from the lessons of the Wesleyan revival and offers practical ideas for the work of mission and evangelism. Each chapter also offers questions for reflection and small group discussion.

How Great a Flame!: Contemporary Lessons from The Wesleyan Revival

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In How Great a Flame, James C. Logan connects John Wesley s passion to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ with the current realities of the church. As he shows how grace and the concepts of Wesley's societies invited people into deeper relationships with God, Logan offers practical advice for healthy congregational ministries of outreach and evangelism. Each chapter also offers questions for reflection and small-group discussion.

How Great a Flame: Contemporary Lessons from the Wesleyan Revival

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Christ for the World: United Methodist Bishops Speak On Evangelism

Theology and Evangelism in the Wesleyan Heritage (Kingswood Series)

How Great a Flame!: Contemporary Lessons from The Wesleyan Revival

How Great a Flame: Contemporary Lessons from the Wesleyan Revival