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URCNA MISSIONS
The Heidelberg Catechism: A Study Guide
Williamson, G.I. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1993 Treating each Lord’s Day of the Catechism in sequence, Williamson explains the catechism’s gospel-centered structure of guilt, grace, and gratitude, helping readers see how the whole Christian life flows from union with Christ. Written with clarity and pastoral warmth, the study guide equips elders, parents, and teachers to instruct believers in the faith once delivered to the saints. Ideal for one to one discip
But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort
Venema, Cornelis P. Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, 1994 Dr. Venema, former president of Mid-America Reformed Seminary offers a clear and pastoral exposition of the Canons of Dort. A short book of nine chapters with study questions following each chapter, it is an excellent resource for study groups. Venema shows that the doctrines of grace are not abstract theology but the church’s joyful confession of God’s saving grace in Christ. A study like this gives believers conf
The God Who is There: The Book That Makes Sense Out of Your World
Schaeffer, Francis A. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1968 Although dated, this book provides an analysis of the intellectual and cultural climate of the second half of the twentieth century that still has great application. In addition, Schaeffer offers practical suggestions for evangelizing our world
Foolishness to the Greeks
Newbigin, Leslie Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1998 Newbigin spent much of his career as a missionary to India and speaks with great depth to the challenge of modernity to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since the Gospel will always be "foolishness to the Greeks,” how does the church preach the Gospel in this context?
Puritan Evangelism: A Biblical Approach
Beeke, Joel R Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2012 Dr. Beeke, president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, recovers the rich, biblical model of evangelism practiced by the Puritans. He shows how their deep theology, fervent preaching, and pastoral care combined to produce evangelism rooted in truth, humility, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Every Christian Is an Evangelist: Sharing the Good News with Passion and Purpose
Najapfour, Brian G. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2015 Rev. Najapfour, pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation of Jordan, issues a clear and heartfelt call for believers to bear witness to Christ in everyday life. Rooted in Reformed theology and rich in Scripture, he reminds readers that evangelism is not a special gift for a few but a joyful duty for all who have received the gospel.
Honest Evangelism: How to Talk About Jesus Even When It’s Tough
Tice, Rico, with Carl Laferton Epsom, UK: The Good Book Company, 2015 With refreshing honesty, humor, and biblical clarity, Tice’s little book is very helpful in helping believers get over the “pain line” of the fear of man that keeps us from opening our mouths. Grounded in the gospel’s power rather than human persuasion, the book encourages believers to speak truthfully about sin, grace, and the cross while trusting the Spirit to work. It highlights God’s sovereignty in salv
Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus
Stiles, Mack J Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway, 2014 Congregations tend to tackle the task of evangelism through programs and events. Stiles makes a compelling case that every church should develop a “culture of evangelism.” He steers away from a top-down approach, arguing that a congregation becomes more evangelistic only when its members become more evangelistic.
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
Packer, J. I. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1961 Rather than being a hindrance to evangelism, Packer shows that the sovereignty of God is the basis for confidence in presenting the gospel, because it is God who makes it effective for salvation by His will and the power of His grace.
Get Real: Sharing Your Everyday Faith Every Day
Leonard, John Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2009 This has to be one of the most helpful “how to” books on the task of witnessing. Leonard invites readers to move beyond superficiality and to work at developing deeper spiritual relationships with our neighbors, not to use friendship as a means to our evangelistic ends but to practice real care for them (one chapter is entitled “Listen More Than You Speak”). Such a loving relationship is the context in which believers can s
Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
Koukl, Gregory Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009 Koukl provides clear teaching and some basic principles to help us more carefully hear (and thus respect) our unbelieving neighbors. Through better hearing and listening, we also become more effective communicators of God’s truth. This is not only a great resource for pastors but can also be useful in training our congregations to speak with their neighbors.
Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel Wholly by Grace Communicated Truthfully and Lovingly
Metzger, Will Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2012 In an age of rising biblical illiteracy, Metzger calls for us to know the truth so that we may faithfully tell others the whole gospel. This wonderful book will help believers to understand the essential truths of the gospel and how to communicate them in a gracious and loving way.
God–Centered Evangelism: A Presentation of the Scriptural Theology of Evangelism
Kuiper, R.B. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1978 This book is a modern classic for good reason. Kuiper grounds the work of evangelism in God's sovereignty and the power of his Word and Spirit, which give the Christian witness both humility and confidence.
The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World
Butterfield, Rosaria Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018 Before her conversion, Butterfield was a postmodernist English professor and openly lesbian activist. Having been converted largely through what she calls “radically ordinary Christian hospitality,” she means to promote the same throughout the church. Readers of this book will glean great ideas for developing sustainable practices of hospitality and evangelism. This is essential reading for ministers of the gospel.
Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey into Christian Faith
Butterfield, Rosaria Pittsburgh, PA: Crown & Covenant, 2012
To Win Our Neighbors for Christ: The Missiology of the Three Forms of Unity
Bredenhof, Wes Launceston, TAS: Free Reformed Publishing, 2020 Rev. Wes Bredenhof, pastor of the Free Reformed Church of Launceston, Tasmania, explores the missionary vision at the heart of the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, and Canons of Dort. With clarity and conviction, he shows that Reformed theology is deeply missional, rooted in God’s sovereign grace and expressed through the faithful preaching of Christ to the world.
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