The Good Book Blog: Evangelism

Calling, Preparation and Obedience: Raising Missionary Leaders Today

Ed Stetzer — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:03:00 -0700

Stories of missionary calling rarely begin with a clear map. Obeying God is almost never linear. Detours, doubts and divine providence interrupt that path. But that exactly how it should be. When I talk with students and pastors about discerning...

Sunday Journeys: God Heart for the Nations at Bethlehem Baptist Church

Ed Stetzer — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:41:00 -0800

When I preach at a church, I often share some observations that might be helpful to others. I call this “Sunday Journeys.” Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis has been a special church for many years. I saw that in 2013 when I preached there...

How Evangelicalism is Digging Its Own Grave

Kyle Strobel — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:33:09 -0800

One of the more prophetic and penetrating books I remember reading in the early years of my biblical and theological education is an often-ignored work by Os Guinness called The Gravedigger Files. It had some cheesy Hardy-Boys-like drawings, but...

Discipleship Reimagined

Ed Stetzer — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:38:03 -0800

One thing that become clear over the last decade is that discipleship has not held the central place it should in the life of the church. Many believers, often unintentionally, have been caught up in various agendas and passions — some of them...

Why Christians Should Invite People to Church

Ed Stetzer — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:28:50 -0800

This post was taken from Ed Stetzer article shared on Church Leaders in September. This weekend, I published an article in USAToday, extolling the value of church engagement. USAToday put up a title, “Want a happier life, more friends and...

How Should I Present the Gospel?

Eric Oldenburg — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:19:00 -0700

In today Christian culture, we can sometimes get the idea that there is “the right way” or “the best way” to share Jesus with someone. There are all kinds of techniques and methods, many presented by well-meaning Jesus followers, but they are...

Critical Tactic: Surfacing the Question Beneath the Question

Sean McDowell — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:33:00 -0700

One difficult lesson I have learned in apologetics and evangelism is to identify the question beneath the question. To be honest, I have spent considerable time answering questions I thought people were asking, but because I was operating under...

What Are the Best Questions for Meaningful Spiritual Conversations?

Sean McDowell — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

I love having conversations with people who see the world differently than me. If we treat people with kindness, charity and show a genuine interest in how they see the world, most people are open to discussing religious matters. In fact, in my...

Why Wasn’t Saul of Tarsus Convinced?

William Lane Craig — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Why didn't Saul of Tarsus find the evidence for the Resurrection convincing?

How Do You Become Better at Asking Meaningful Questions? 3 Quick Ideas

Sean McDowell — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Do you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of other people? What is the best strategy to do this? It's simple. Ask questions. That's what Jesus did. The Gospels and Acts record Jesus asking 340 questions. There are 262 questions in the...