{"product_id":"the-reluctant-witness-discovering-the-delight-of-spiritual-conversations-hardcover","title":"The Reluctant Witness: Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon Everts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform fear into confidence and awkwardness into authentic connection with this groundbreaking guide to meaningful faith conversations. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you watching your church community shrink while it seems like everyone around you is feeling increasingly uncomfortable talking about faith? You're not alone. New research reveals that Christians today are significantly less engaged in spiritual conversations than we were 25 years ago, leaving many pastors and spiritual leaders searching for answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Everts understands this struggle personally. As a self-proclaimed reluctant witness, he once believed spiritual conversations were destined to be painful and awkward. But after falling into one spiritual conversation after another, he was surprised to discover that they don't have to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll find in \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Witness\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries on spiritual conversations in the digital age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich Scriptural insights that ground these conversations in God's Word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices and habits learned from those who are eager to share their faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, hopeful insights and best practices for fruitful everyday conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpacking what God's Word says about spiritual conversations and digging into the habits of eager conversationalists, Everts describes what we can learn from Christians who are still talking about their faith. He uncovers what Scripture and cutting-edge research both confirm: spiritual conversations can actually be a source of joy and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for pastors, small group leaders, youth ministers, and anyone working with Christians who feel ill-equipped to share their faith, this book transforms reluctance into readiness for authentic witness. Whether you're leading a congregation, discipling individuals, or supporting young adults in their faith journey, \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Witness\u003c\/i\u003e provides the encouragement and practical guidance needed to rediscover the delight of spiritual conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Everts is the senior pastor at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Missouri, and has been serving in ministry for over thirty years--on campus with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and in the local church with the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. He is also an award-winning author who has published over twenty books including \u003ci\u003eJesus with Dirty Feet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Once Was Lost\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Spiritually Vibrant Home\u003c\/i\u003e. An avid reader, frequenter of rocking chairs, and amateur chicken farmer, Don and his wife, Wendy, have three adult children and live in a home solidly built in 1887. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.1 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 30, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53483114332467,"sku":"9780830845675","price":24.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-reluctant-witness-discovering-the-delight-of-spiritual-conversations-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}