Organic Outreach for Churches: Infusing Evangelistic Passion in Your Local Congregation

Description

Nearly all churches and ministries consider themselves dedicated to evangelism, and many explicitly include outreach in their mission statements. But few are actually bearing fruit. Kevin Harney diagnoses this problem and offers guidance for multiplying the outreach impact of churches. Organic Outreach for Churches provides direction for local congregations to weave evangelism into the fabric of the church. Commitment to the Great Commission is not simply about sending money and prayers to missions or holding occasional events to reach out (although these things are good). Organic outreach happens when evangelistic vision and action become the domain of every ministry and the commitment of every person in the congregation. This will not happen accidentally. There is huge spiritual and practical resistance to such changes. But the only way evangelism will become an organic part of a church is when every leader and each member is gripped by a commitment to proclaiming the gospel. This book is a roadmap for pastors and leaders who wish to infuse evangelistic passion into every aspect of their church's life.

Kevin G. Harney (kevingharney.com) serves at Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, California. He is the author of many books and studies, including Organic Outreach for Ordinary People, Seismic Shifts, and Reckless Faith.

We need to make outreach part of the fabric of our congregations. This book offers a terrific pathway to lead your church toward a faithful fulfillment of the Great Commission. * Lee Strobel, author, The Case for Christ * Outreach needs to be at the forefront of our mission and thinking, and Kevin Harney is a proven source for us to learn from. If you care about people who don't know Jesus yet, you have to read this book. * Dan Kimball, author, They Like Jesus but Not the Church * There's nothing more important than building outreach-oriented churches, and there is perhaps no better coach to help you maximize your church's redemptive potential than Kevin Harney. I urge you to read this book. * Mark Mittelberg, author, Becoming a Contagious Church * If you're looking for direction on how to instill evangelistic passion in your church, this is the book! Organic Outreach for Churches is a guide to creating a community that is all about helping others find their way back to God. * Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor, Community Christian Church * This book showcases a deep understanding of scriptural emphasis and teaching, the kind of practical help that comes only from real-life application, and an infectious pastoral passion that springs from the love of God first and a passion to reach the lost a close second. What a marvelous book! * Gary Thomas * This eminently practical book shows how churches can change and become effective in outreach. The models presented here have been tested and found to work. An excellent resource for Christians longing to see renewal in their churches. * Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka *