We know the radical difference the gospel of Jesus Christ makes, and we want others to see and enjoy its benefits. In fact, we don't want them to just pray a prayer and move on to the next interesting thing. We want them to sink their roots deeplyinto the grace of God.

So often, though, we feel that we are inadequate to this important task--that we don't know enough or that we will offend our friends. Daniel Meyer has provided the tools you need to move forward:



- the basics of the gospel message

- the role of life change in our witness

- how to present the good news

The Bible studies, exercises and readings in this book will deepen your personal faith and equip you to minister to others with a newsense of confidence and calling.



Daniel Meyer is a graduate of Yale University (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Fuller Theological Seminary (D.Min.) and has served since 1997 as senior pastor of Christ Church of Oak Brook in Chicago's western suburbs. His weekly messages are broadcast on television, radio and the Internet and are frequently featured on PreachingToday.com. Additionally, Dan serves as on-air host and chairman of LIFE FOCUS, a multiple Emmy Award-winning television newsmagazine aired on PBS and other stations nationwide. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fuller Theological Seminary, the Deans Advisory Board of Midwestern University and the Board of the Executives Breakfast Club of Oak Brook.



A Word from the Author

Introduction: What is Witness Essentials About?



Part One: Seeing the Big Picture

1. Believe in the Call and Power of God: Receiving Christ's wonderful charge and promise

2. Examine the News: Understanding the daily and divine news

3. Mourn the Changed Conditions: Embracing the context for contemporary witness



Part Two: Reaching Out to People

4. Yearn for People as God Does: Developing a heart for others like the heart of God

5. Walk with People: Starting to build redemptive relationships

6. Investigate and Invest in the Soil: Cultivating the ground for spiritual conversations



Part Three: Displaying Christ in You

7. Testify to the Truth You Know: Bearing witness to the truth about God, life and self

8. Nail the Sins That Slay You: Overcoming the character and caricatures that limit our credibility

9. Express Grace Under Pressure: Revealing God's power in times of trial

10. Serve Needs: Displaying the love of Christ with its sleeves rolled up



Part Four: Helping Someone Home

11. Share the Invitation to Salvation: Inviting peopleinto the kingdom

12. Point Out the Pathway: Guiding new believers onto the discipleship pathway



Appendix: The Three Ladders

Additional Resources

About the Author