Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others

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Contagious Faith will prepare you to share God's love with others in a way that's authentic, comfortable, and impactful. As disciples of Christ, we are called to share the gospel, but few of us are naturally comfortable with evangelism. We wrestle with internal fears, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we're not. What if we could find a way to talk about Jesus that fits our personalities, makes us feel confident, and ignites a fire in others In Contagious Faith, bestselling author and teacher Mark Mittelberg introduces five approaches to evangelism and helps you determine which of them fit best with your unique personality and style: Friendship-Building Selfless-Serving Story-Sharing Reason-Giving Truth-Telling He also explains in a down-to-earth fashion several key skills that will help you talk about Jesus effectively, illustrating his message with real-life accounts of ordinary believers who applied these principles for extraordinary impact. With inspiring stories, fresh approaches, and timeless biblical wisdom, Contagious Faith will equip you to make a spiritual impact in the lives of the people around you-even in our increasingly resistant culture.

Mark Mittelberg is a best-selling author and international speaker. His books include The Unexpected Adventure (with Lee Strobel), The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask (With Answers), and Confident Faith. He is also the primary author of the award-winning Becoming a Contagious Christian training course (with Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels), which has been translated into more than 20 languages and used by more than 1,500,000 people around the world. Lee Strobel was the award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and is the bestselling author of The Case for Christ, The Case for Christ Devotional, The Case for Christianity Answer book, The Case for Faith, The Case for a Creator, and The Case for Grace. With a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale, Lee has won four Gold Medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the Christian Book of the Year. He serves as Professor of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University. Lee Strobel was the award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and is the bestselling author of The Case for Christ, The Case for Christ Devotional, The Case for Christianity Answer book, The Case for Faith, The Case for a Creator, and The Case for Grace. With a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale, Lee has won four Gold Medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the Christian Book of the Year. He serves as Professor of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University.

'Mark Mittelberg thinks intentionally about evangelism probably more than anyone else I know. His insights are always biblical and creative. That's why I read everything he writes. I highly recommend this newest book, Contagious Faith. It's filled with practical advice on how to share your faith in these days.' * Rick Warren, founding and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, author of The Purpose Driven Life * 'Contagious Faith is my favorite book on evangelism. It is so empowering to know, as Mark explains, that God has wired us uniquely with different ways of doing evangelism. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a thinker or a feeler, this book will give you practical ways of sharing your faith that reflect how God has made you to help build his kingdom.' * Sean McDowell, PhD, speaker, professor at Biola University, coauthor of Evidence that Demands a Verdict * 'We have the beautiful gift of salvation, but many of us are intimidated about sharing it with others. In Contagious Faith, Mark Mittelberg will show you how to use your talents, gifting, and personality for the glory of God. Winsome, accessible, and jam-packed with solid information!' * Alisa Childers, host of the Alisa Childers Podcast, author of Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity * 'Churches have either forgotten that seeking and saving the lost was Christ's mission or they simply don't know how to be effective at it. Mark has laid out the most in-depth strategy for churches and individuals to share the gospel. It has been a game changer at my home church--Christ Church in northeast Louisiana!' * Willie Robertson, CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander, star of A&E's Duck Dynasty * 'I love how my friend Mark Mittelberg teaches us natural ways to help spiritually wayward sons and daughters find their way back to the Father, and to give them a rock-solid assurance through the gospel that surely heaven waits for them.' * Kerry Livgren, founding member/songwriter for the band Kansas, writer of "Carry On Wayward Son" * 'Mark is one of my faith heroes and, I believe, among the most important writers of our time. Contagious Faith is a masterpiece that combines a biblical rationale with practical counsel and dozens of real-life stories. A powerful guide for discovering the kind of 'inner evangelist' I am, I'm confident it will help you discover the same for yourself.' * Rashawn Copeland, evangelist, founder of Blessed Media, author of Start Where You Are * 'Mark Mittelberg's wonderful new book, Contagious Faith, is a joy to read! Highly motivational and a much-needed reminder that God delights in using all of us who follow Jesus. In a time when people are desperate for good news, Contagious Faith helps us share the Best News Ever!' * Rebecca Manley Pippert, author of Out of the Saltshaker and Into the World and Stay Salt: The World Has Changed, Our Message Must Not * 'The greatest evangelistic tool you have at your disposal is you. Effective evangelism happens by employing yourself in the service of the King to naturally and contextually engage others with the good news of Jesus Christ. If you don't know how to do this, my friend Mark Mittelberg wrote Contagious Faith to help you find your natural approach.' * Ed Stetzer, executive director, Wheaton College Billy Graham Center * 'In Contagious Faith, Mark doesn't bring us another trend. He brings us a foundation for evangelism you'll want to act upon and then share with your friends. His five Faith Styles will surely get you thinking and, more importantly, acting.' * Carey Nieuwhof, author of At Your Best, podcaster and speaker * 'We know we should share our faith with others but often struggle with a sense of inadequacy, not knowing where to begin. In this book, Mark Mittelberg gives us the inspiration and practical tools we need to reach others with the gospel. He also reminds us that we are uniquely created by God--gifted to share Jesus in different ways.' * Dr. Michael L. Brown, host of the Line of Fire radio broadcast, author of Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus, 5 volumes * 'My favorite books are the ones by authors who I know are living out what they've written. That's why I highly recommend Contagious Faithby my friend Mark Mittelberg. It provides practical ways to live a truly contagious faith--one that those who desperately need Jesus will want to catch!' * Shane Pruitt, national Next Gen director of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, author of 9 Common Lies Christians Believe * 'Mark Mittelberg has done it again. While the Good News of Jesus never loses its power to change lives, we need to find fresh ways to talk about it and be renewed in our passion for doing so. Contagious Faith reveals five biblical approaches to sharing our faith that fit who God uniquely made us.' * Kevin Palau, president and CEO of the Luis Palau Association * 'For too long we've accepted a version of Christian faith that believers think they can keep to themselves. But this looks nothing like Jesus and it's not found in the Bible. In Contagious Faith, my friend Mark Mittelberg leads us on a journey of what it looks like to fall in love with the greatest thing on earth--Jesus--to the point you can no longer keep him to yourself.' * Nick Hall, evangelist, founder of Pulse, author of the book Reset * 'Contagious Faith tackles head-on the truth that Jesus calls every Christian to share the gospel. If that scares you, then this book is for you. Mark outlines how God can use your unique wiring (yes, yours) to reach others for the kingdom. He provides practical tips on maximizing your gifts and personality, and helps you learn from other people's strengths too.' * Greg Stier, founder/visionary of Dare 2 Share, author of Unlikely Fighter: The Story of How a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos & Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower * 'Mark Mittelberg has written a terrific guide on how to share your faith in a way that is responsible, faithful, kind, and plays to your own personal gifts. Whether you're a life-of-the-party extrovert or quietly bookish, you can still have a contagious faith. Mark shows you how!' * Michael Bird, PhD University of Queensland, academic dean and lecturer in theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia * 'I have known and respected Mark for over three decades and commend his ministry, this new book, and his life-changing vision for contagious faith to every Christian who wants to see more people find and follow Jesus. If you want a partner in helping you learn to share your faith in winsome and effective ways, I can think of no better person than Mark Mittelberg.' * Kevin G. Harney, founder and visionary leader of Organic Outreach International, author of the Organic Outreach trilogy and Organic Disciples: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus * 'When Jesus locked eyes with his disciples to give the Great Commission mandate, he was looking through them at us--his followers throughout time. Contagious Faith is a joyous invitation to join Jesus in reaching our neighbors, both local and global. My advice: handle with care. Once you crack it open, you won't be able to contain its infectious message!' * David Joannes, founder/CEO of Within Reach Global, author of The Mind of a Missionary and Gospel Privilege * 'You are holding more than a book in your hand. You are holding a match that can spark a revival fire that will ignite a family, a community, a workplace, a school, and even a whole nation with the glory and power of God. If you'll read and apply the practical wisdom in Contagious Faith, there's no telling how God will work in and through your life.' * Matt Brown, evangelist, founder of Think Eternity, author of Truth Plus Love *