Evangelism: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides)
Evangelism is the heart of pastoral care
In Evangelism: For the Care of Souls, Sean McGever reminds ministers that announcing—and reannouncing—the good news of Jesus is central to pastoral care. The crucified Jesus has been raised from the dead and is Lord of all. The gospel rightly belongs at the start of a Christian’s life, but its role does not end there. It is the balm and cure of our hearts for all of life. And evangelists must not confuse the messenger with the message. We must all be evangelized and re-evangelized.
Avoiding a simplistic, manipulative, or guilt-inducing message, Evangelism: For the Care of Souls presents a vision and strategy for ministers to evangelize in a way that is refreshing, biblical, and sustainable.
Praise for Evangelism: For the Care of Souls
In a sea of step-by-step, programmatic, ‘how-to’ literature on evangelism, Sean McGever instead offers an incredibly vulnerable look into the ongoing work of God to care for his people through his people. With a shepherd’s heart and an impressive knack for storytelling, McGever summons scores of names, places, and anecdotes that are sure to convict—and encourage—even the most inexperienced Christian. The power of this book is the author’s ability to identify with the common failings and misconceptions of evangelism in a way that points readers to the Triune God and his word, and not to themselves.
—Obbie Tyler Todd, pastor, Third Baptist Church, Marion, Illinois
Through careful exegesis, insightful reflection, winsome personal stories, and inspiring historical accounts, Sean helps us all to better understand the importance and practice of evangelism for the care of souls. A must-read for anyone involved in ministry.
—Marty Gray, pastor, Ravenhill Presbyterian Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sean McGever’s Evangelism: For the Care of Souls is a thorough, appropriately challenging, and compelling call for all believers to “do the work of an evangelist” (2 Timothy 4:5). Sean’s faithfulness to Scripture and the skillful use of insights and perspectives of key voices are wrapped in a warm and inviting narrative style that offers an accessible and unique resource. Evangelism provides not only the encouragement to lovingly engage our neighbor with the good news of Jesus but also equips us for the journey. This is a great book, and I highly recommend it.
—Chap Clark, affiliate professor of youth, family, and culture, Fuller Theological Seminary
Lexham Ministry Guides
The Lexham Ministry Guides, edited by Harold L. Senkbeil, offer practical, proven wisdom for the church. But wisdom takes time. The authors in this series developed their wisdom through years of ministry experience and conversations with colleagues. These books invite you to enter into these conversations to better serve the Savior’s sheep and lambs with confidence. You will find hands-on tools, lessons from years of ministry experience, and an array of resources to apply to your own ministry context.
Learn more about the other titles in this series.
- Announcing Jesus
- The Catalyst of Announcing Jesus: Life
- The Context of Announcing Jesus: Christians
- The Content of Announcing Jesus: The Word of God
- The Cadence of Announcing Jesus: Urgent Patience
- Reannouncing Jesus
- Announcing Jesus to Ourselves
- Three Laws for Evangelism for the Care of Souls
- Title: Evangelism: For the Care of Souls
- Author: Sean McGever
- Series: Lexham Ministry Guides
- Series Editor: Harold L. Senkbeil
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2023
- Pages: 248
- Format: Logos Digital, Hardcover
- Trim Size: 4.25x7
- ISBN: 9781683596899
About Sean McGever
Sean McGever is area director for Young Life in Phoenix, Arizona, and an adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. He is the author of The Good News of Our Limits and Born Again: The Evangelical Theology of Conversion in John Wesley and George Whitefield. He speaks, teaches, and ministers across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
About Harold L. Senkbeil
Harold L. Senkbeil is executive director emeritus of DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care. His pastoral experience of nearly five decades includes parish ministry, the seminary classroom, and parachurch leadership. He is author of numerous books, including award-winning The Care of Souls, Christ and Calamity, and Dying to Live.