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Fall 1997
Evangelism Issue
Theme Articles
Overcoming Evangelism Barriers
What are the main barriers to evangelism particularly in the United States? The founder of Evangelism Explosion offers solutions for overcoming these tall barriers.
The Church's Forgotten No. 1 Priority
Evangelism is God's No. 1 priority, yet it ranks low on many pastors' list of priorities. Noted evangelist Luis Palau shares his zeal for the gospel and his passion for evangelism.
The Lost-Restoring a Sense of Urgency
What do the three stories--the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost son--from Luke 15 reveal about the heart of the gospel?
Ask the Superintendent
The general superintendent discusses the need for a renewed focus on evangelism in our Pentecostal churches and how pastors can communicate their burden for the lost to their congregations.
Features
Preventing an Untimely Resignation
The basics of prayer, Bible study, and moral purity do not guarantee that a pastor won't run out of steam. Here are eight characteristics of long-term leaders.
The Innovative Awakener: George Whitefield and the Growth of the Evangelical Revival
In this article Kellner examines George Whitefield and the Growth of the Evangelical Revival. It is the third in the series of inspiring accounts of the lives of great revivalists.
Editorial
Ministry Matters
"Many have tried to define the word evangelism and the best ways to accomplish it...Whatever way you verbalize the definition of evangelism, always remind yourself that what God has made primary we dare not make secondary."