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Evangelism
Tim Spencer

#imustconfess

#imustconfess that before Christ, I was lost and confused about my purpose and my place on this earth. It’s true that I had heard (and read) the words of Jesus Christ, but I didn’t know Him in a personal way. I was 9 years old when I made Jesus Lord

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Evangelism
Tim Spencer

Evangelism Redux

Over the last several decades, influential witness training methods like Evangelism Explosion (1962), Continuing Witness Training (1982), Becoming a Contagious Christian (1995) and FAITH Evangelism (1999) became key drivers of church growth. Across America and around the world, a fresh Acts 1:8 history lesson was learned: Develop an intentional witness

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Evangelism
Tim Spencer

Memphis Matters

Growing up in greater Memphis, I don’t think I understood just how complicated my city was (and still is). I had a sheltered view of the city that comes from a comfortable home in the suburbs. But I still say that Memphis is “my city.” It’s the only urban center

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Evangelism
Tim Spencer

Live an Everyday Life on Mission

Who among us doesn’t want to live a life with eternal significance and purpose? Put aside the trappings of earthly success in business or ministry and recognize that real impact happens only when you surrender everything to God. Over the last two months, our staff has studied Life on Mission by

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Evangelism
Tim Spencer

Conversational Evangelism

If you’ve struggled to find effective openings to share your faith, then David and Norman Geisler’s Conversational Evangelism is the book for you.  In their discussion of pre-evangelism and conversational evangelism, they address: What makes old models of witnessing ineffective in today’s culture How to ask questions, listen attentively and understand what

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