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

Berger, Peter L. New York, New York: Anchor Books Doubleday, 1990 Berger speaks to the alleged demise of the supernatural and how the church can critique modernity. This is a sophisticated work on the sociology of knowledge that the church can make good use of.

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

Renn, Aaron M Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2024 Renn argues that Christians have lived in three different worlds throughout the past sixty years. In the positive world (1964-1994), Christianity was held in high cultural esteem. In the neutral world (1994-2014), Christianity was reasonably tolerated. But in the negative world (2014 to the present), the culture has turned openly hostile toward Christianity. After proposing this history, Renn helps us to see the opportunity that

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Butterfield, Rosaria Pittsburgh, PA: Crown & Covenant, 2012

Reeder, Harry L. III Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008

Reeder, Harry L. III Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2008 Harry Reeder specialized in church revitalization. In this book he alerts us to potential problems in local ministry, helps us to recognize our weaknesses and opportunities, and guides us in applying biblically based strategies for rekindling the flames of godly growth.

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.

Smith, Frank J. Tallahassee, FL: Presbyterian Scholars Press, 2000 Rev. Frank J. Smith, pastor of Atlanta Reformed Presbyterian Church, reflects on years of ministry in an urban context. With theological clarity and pastoral warmth, he portrays the struggles and consolations of those who labor under Christ’s lordship, trusting the Word to bear fruit even where the ground seems hard.

Synodical Committee on Home Missions of the United Reformed Churches in North America 2024 This is our synodically approved manual for planting domestic churches in North America. The newest edition promotes a more proactive approach to church planting, as opposed to a more reactive one. It further clarifies the four phases of church planting, and has other general improvements throughout. This book is essential for anyone wanting to carry out the Great Commission in our cont