Evangelism for "Normal" People: Good News for Those Looking for a Fresh Approach

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Summary: The 'natural' way!
Review: Bowen takes seriously the complaints/reflections of un-churched or de-churched people. His key image is to contrast correct evangelism with what he calls "flasher" evangelism. In his view, many approach evangelism as a project that is accomplished by formula in a 'flash' with no real interest in the life experience of the person they are attempting to convert. We need to educate ourselves about our neighbors lives. With Buddhists, Muslims, Mormons, Jews, etc. If we are going to be intentional about reaching out to others we must come with questions -- not statements. Statements can come later, as offerings to be 'tasted' by our new friends. Christians (like those of many faiths) have a mixed record with our non-Christian neighbors, we need to let our actions speak first, prove ourselves authentic to Christ's teaching (as best we can) then be committed to friendship WHETHER OR NOT we are convincing/converting our neighbors. To do otherwise is misrepresent Jesus.