Pastors are facing a moment when the church is simultaneously retreating and reviving. How can we share the gospel effectively to people who need it today? Presence, the new book from Jon Thompson, offers a framework for evangelism that moves beyond formulaic outreach to an approach rooted in love, word, and power. It equips both pastors and their congregations to reach a pluralistic, multicultural, and socio-economically diverse world by returning to the incarnation itself, ensuring the gospel message stays clear and unambiguous even as we adapt our methods of delivery to different contexts.
Jon is actively pastoring a diverse, present-day congregation through exactly the retreat-and-revival dynamic he's writing about. In his words, you’ll find a trustworthy, on-the-ground guide who understands the world you’re trying to navigate. This book is full of practical ways to bring the good news to those around you through concrete, story-grounded steps you can actually apply and preach from. And with free streaming video content included in every book purchase, you can extend this material into sermon prep, small groups, or staff training. Purchase your copy of Presence today to discover a new lens for your church’s evangelism efforts.
Note: Our list of recommendations is just getting started. We’ll be adding more in the coming months.
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Advent Devotional for Churches
Name Above All Names is an Advent devotional that guides readers on a four-week journey through the names of God.
Designed as an affordable resource for churches, it equips small groups and individuals to study the many ways God has revealed himself through Scripture.
Beautifully designed and perfect-bound, these paperbacks are made for sharing. Bulk pricing as low as $2/copy makes them an affordable resource for your entire congregation!
