
Evangelism
Enriched edition. Insightful guidance for effective evangelism and spiritual connectionBy Ellen G. WhiteLength24h 9m
About this audiobook
In "Evangelism," Ellen G. White presents a profound exploration of the principles and practices that underpin effective evangelistic outreach. Written in her characteristic clear and accessible style, this book weaves personal anecdotes, scriptural insights, and theological reflections to inspire readers to engage in the mission of spreading the Gospel. White articulates the urgent need for a heartfelt approach to evangelism, emphasizing the transformative power of personal testimony and the importance of community in nurturing faith. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century religious revival, her work reflects the growing emphasis on social responsibility and personal piety during this era. Ellen G. White, a co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, was a prolific author and a passionate advocate for health reform, education, and humanitarian work. Her life experiences as a religious leader and her strong commitment to scriptural authority deeply influenced her writings. "Evangelism" is born from her desire to equip believers with the tools necessary for sharing their faith, stemming from her own experiences of witnessing the transformative impact of spiritual outreach and community engagement. For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of evangelistic methods and their theological underpinnings, "Evangelism" serves as an essential resource. White's insights will inspire both seasoned ministers and laypeople alike to embrace their role in the mission of the Church, fostering a renewed commitment to living and sharing the Gospel within their communities.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length24 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 11, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
89New York
2Introduction
90Boston and New England
3Synopsis
91Cities of the East and South
4Historical Context
92Cities of the Central States
5Author Biography
93The Western Cities
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6Preface
94Sounding the Message in Europe
7Proclaiming the Message
95England and Its Cities
8Ever-Widening Influence of the Gospel
96The Cities of Northern Europe
9The Need of Evangelistic Workers
97In Southern Europe
10In the Shadow of Impending Doom
98Working the Australasian Cities
11Increasing Difficulties
99The Need for Personal Work
12The Call for a Speedy Work
100House-to-House Visitation
13Special Opportunities for Evangelism
101Winning Families
14Surveying the Needs of the Large Cities
102Evangelistic Visiting
15Problems Peculiar to Metropolitan Evangelism
103Ministers Giving Bible Readings
16The Promise of an Abundant Harvest
104Learning the Art of Personal Work
17The Highways and Byways
105Prejudice Broken Down
18Rural Workers
106Working for the Aged
19Patterning After the Master Evangelist
107Ellen G. White’s Experience and Methods as a Personal Worker
20Planning an Expanding Evangelism
108Bible Teaching the Objective
21Moving Forward by Faith
109Personal Workers and Wise Counselors
22Evangelism of the Highest Type
110Searching for the Lost
23The Evangelist and His Team
111Women in Evangelism
24Advantages of Two and Two
112Both Men and Women Called to Bible Work
25The Evangelistic Site
113The Gospel Visitor
26The Outpost Centers
114Women in Public Ministry
27Planning Sectional and Suburban Meetings
115Training and Background
28Planning for a Permanent Work
116Bible Instructor’s Qualifications
29Finance and the Budget
117Bible Work Techniques
30The Business Management of the Campaign
118Lessons from the Master Teacher
31Methods and Organization
119Results of Bible Work
32The Evangelistic Company
120Adequate Wages for Women Workers
33Importance of Prayerful Counseling
121Cautions to the Bible Instructor
34Unity in Diversity
122The Ministry of Song
35Allowing for More Than One Man’s Method
123Music in Evangelism
36The City Field Training School
124The Singing Evangelist
37Reviving and Organizing the Church for Service
125Emphasis in Congregational Singing
38Relationship of Evangelist and Pastor
126The Music Personnel
39Guarding Against Overorganization
127Timely Cautions
40Our Present Truth Message
128An Entering Wedge
41Arresting Public Attention
129The True Objective of Medical Evangelism
42Successful and Impressive Advertising Methods
130Relationship to Gospel Ministry
43The Evangelist in Publicity
131Simplicity of Method
44Avoiding Display and the Sensational
132An Antitobacco and Temperance Message
45Guarding Proper Approaches
133Medical Evangelism in the Cities
46Platform Decorum, Announcements, and Preliminaries
134Institutional Evangelism
47Interest-Holding Features
135The Consecrated Physician and the Missionary Nurse
48Inquiry and Question Meetings
136Balancing Cautions
49Getting Acquainted With the People
137Working for All Classes
50Printed Sermons And Literature
138Reaching Men of Means and Influence
51The Debate
139Ministers of Other Denominations
52Spirit and Manner of Presenting the Message
140Laboring for the Middle Class
53The Evangelistic Sermon
141Working for Fallen Humanity
54Christ the Center of the Message
142The Stranger in Our Midst
55Prophetic Preaching that Arrests Attention
143Reaching Catholics
56Restraining Without Obscuring Truth
144A Large Harvest from the Jews
57Truth-Teaching Devices
145Child Evangelism
58Stories, Anecdotes, Jesting, and Joking
146Those in the Tourist Centers
59False Tests and Man-Made Standards
147The Street Meeting
60Heralding the Second Advent
148Satan Gains Foothold Through False Doctrines
61The Sanctuary Truth
149Miracles Not a Test
62Presenting the Law and the Sabbath
150False Sanctification and Holiness
63Meeting Sabbathkeeping Problems
151Pantheistic and Spiritualistic Theories
64Preaching on Nonimmortality
152Various Forms of Spiritualism
65The Message of Christian Stewardship
153Fanaticism and Extremism
66Presentation of the Spirit of Prophecy
154Misrepresentations of the Godhead
67Presenting Health and Christian Standards
155Secret Societies
68The Ordinances
156Combating Erroneous Teaching
69Preaching for the Final Decision
157The Spirit of the Ministry
70Appeals and Altar Calls
158The Graces of Culture and Kindness
71Helping Souls to Be Converted
159Application to the Work
72Gathering in the Interested
160Concentrating on the Main Task
73Methods of Clinching Decisions
161Health and Health Principles
74Meeting Prejudice and Opposition
162The Voice of the Gospel Worker
75Baptism and Church Membership
163Personal Appearance of the Evangelist
76Binding Off Thoroughly
164The Evangelist’s Wife
77Length of Effort and Closing The Campaign
165Maintaining a High Moral Standard
78Determining the Success of Meetings
166The Internship Period
79Follow-up Methods
167Calls to and Transfers of the Evangelistic Worker
80Integrating New Believers into the Church
168When the Loud Cry Sounds
81Pastoral Evangelism
169The Reason for the Delay
82Responsibility of Spiritual Laymen to New Converts
170Power for Finishing the Work
83Helping New Believers to Win Souls
171Present Hour of Opportunity
84Guarding New Members Against Error And Fanaticism
172Speedy Triumphant Climax
85Reclaiming Backsliders
173Analysis
86Rebaptism
174Reflection
87Providing Church Buildings
175Memorable Quotes
88On to New Fields