Ten Modern Evangelism Myths: A Biblical Corrective (Ryan Denton)

Ten Modern Evangelism Myths

A Biblical Corrective

Could it be that mistaken beliefs about evangelism lead to a decrease in getting it done? Ten Modern Evangelism Myths recounts the most popular misconceptions about evangelism followed by an easy-to-read response.

Every Christian who wants to share their faith will find encouragement here to be bolder and more direct in their approach—while still showing love to those in their predicament of unbelief. You’ll be more effective because you will be clearer about Christianity and more clearly yourself when talking about it. Finally, here is relief from the confusion generated by gimmicks-based and “me-centered” approaches to evangelism.

About the Author

Ryan Denton was a pastor of the Navajo Reservation of Arizona until 2016, when he founded Christ in the Wild Ministries.  He is author of several books on evangelism.  Ryan serves as an elder and evangelist at his church.  He regularly preaches the gospel in jails, on campuses, at abortion clinics, and in city downtown regions.  He and his wife live in Texas with two sons.

Table of Contents

Foreword – Rob Ventura

The Myths:

• 1) Theology Doesn’t Matter When Evangelizing
• 2) The Gospel Isn’t Enough When Evangelizing
• 3) Evangelism Is Unsuccessful If No One Is Converted
• 4) The Lost Should Never Be Offended by Our Evangelism
• 5) There’s Only One Right Way to Evangelize
• 6) Evangelism and Apologetics Are Different
• 7) Reformed Christians Don’t Evangelize
• 8) Hell Should Be Left Out of Evangelism
• 9) Only Church Leaders and Professionals Should Evangelize
• 10) The Church Is Unimportant for Evangelism

About the Author

Ryan Denton lives in El Paso, Texas, and was a pastor on the Navajo reservation before 2016, when he founded Christ in the Wild Ministries. Christ in the Wild partners with churches using a method not based on eloquence or words or on human wisdom but on preaching Christ crucified and risen, who should be responded to in repentance and faith—the Christ who provided a substitutionary atonement to save mankind from the wrath to come. This means excluding culturally relevant or seeker-friendly strategies and instead majoring on intercessory prayer and the Bible.

Endorsements

“In Ten Modern Evangelism Myths, Ryan Denton boldly addresses topics often avoided in books on Christian evangelism. Biblically deferential and doctrinally attentive, the crucible of the regular public proclamation of the gospel has refined Ryan’s resolve. I strongly recommend an attentive reading of this work.”

— Thomas P. Johnston, professor of evangelism, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and president, Southern Baptist Professors of Evangelism Fellowship

“What a contribution for the evangelical church! Ryan Denton has undoubtedly selected the ten most relevant myths on evangelism throughout the Protestant world and dealt with each one in a convincing and winsome way. It is to the point. It is theological. Confessional. Historically grounded. And it is captivating!”

— Elias Medeiros, professor of missions, emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary