The Gospel Invitation
Why Publicly Inviting People to Receive Christ Still Matters
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
2024 OUTREACH RESOURCE OF THE YEAR (EVANGELISM) An essential guide in the art and instruction of issuing Christ's invitation to the lost. Historic denominations are dying. Church memberships and baptisms plummet with every passing year. Pastors and church leaders are concerned about their churches plateauing. Why? One of the major reasons is because congregations aren't being publicly called to faith in Christ. A growing number of evangelical pastors have opted for non-confrontational approaches to calling people to faith in Jesus. Some seminaries have removed evangelism classes from their curriculum and pastors aren't being taught how to give an effective, God honoring public invitation, void of manipulation. Authors O.S. Hawkins and Matt Queen are asking church leaders to reconsider and rediscover the effectiveness of asking people to publicly decide to follow Christ. O.S. Hawkins is a respected pastor who has led thousands to faith in Christ in both church and public settings. Matt Queen is a trusted and gifted professor of evangelism who has consulted multitudes of pastors in personal and congregational evangelism. Together, they wrote The Gospel Invitation to assist others in successfully issuing a public appeal to receive Christ. The Gospel Invitation covers: A brief history of public gospel invitations The biblical justification for gospel invitations Practical and proven instructions for incorporating invitations into sermons Best practices The Gospel Invitation will equip pastors, seminary students, and anyone who evangelizes with the confidence to share the gospel and help more people come to Christ.
Endorsements (6)
“My friend O. S. Hawkins has written a powerful book this year that I pray will impact all who desire to see people come to salvation in Christ Jesus. Each generation has the God-given privilege of casting and drawing the net to those who hear the call of the Holy Spirit (cf. Matt 4:19). O. S. and Matt Queen masterfully shine a light on Scripture where God’s servants have effectively called people to the foot of the cross. My prayer is that preachers, and all followers of Christ, will read this book with open hearts to the importance of The Gospel Invitation.”
“Every pastor, preacher, teacher, and anyone serious about sharing the gospel must read The Gospel Invitation. From the historical validity of the invitation to practical steps for modern invitations, you will be inspired and encouraged to invite more and more to come to Jesus.”
“Every pastor I know truly wants to see people discover a relationship with Christ, and this book gives you an incredible opportunity to do that. Whether you have been extending an invitation at the end of your sermons for years or you are looking at doing it for the first time, O. S. Hawkins and Matt Queen have compiled a great resource. If you put into practice the principles and suggestions you find here, I am convinced you will see an increase in the number of people who respond to the gospel in your church.”
“One of the most frequent questions I receive from young leaders and communicators is: ‘How do you give a gospel invitation?’ I can’t think of two more qualified leaders to write on this relevant and needed topic than my friends Dr. O. S. Hawkins and Dr. Matt Queen. Please get this book and share it with every leader you know. That is what I plan on doing!”
“The Gospel Invitation is a book begging to be read and practiced! May God use this important message to equip a new generation of preachers and evangelists to bring multitudes into the family of God.”
Dr. Jack Graham
“The most exciting time of our worship service each week is when we give people an opportunity to publicly respond to the teaching and preaching of God’s word by receiving Jesus into their life. As a pastor, I can’t think of a greater privilege and more sacred responsibility. In The Gospel Invitation, Hawkins and Queen do an incredible job of exploring the biblical basis for a public invitation and give practical helps on how we can be most effective in calling people to Christ. You’ll be a better witness for reading this book and implementing its instructions.”
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