John Bowen: Evangelism for Normal People 

Sure, it’s a cheeky way of putting it – but Wycliffe College Evangelism Professor John Bowen has some very serious things to say about how Christians witness to their faith.  His helpful definition for evangelism is: ‘Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, helping people take steps toward discipleship.’

In this interview with ChurchNext TV , this seasoned academic unpacks this definition, shares with us the things that are ‘working’ in the Fresh Expressions movement in Canada, and gives us some best practices toward building healthy congregations.

You can watch the full interview here.

Dave Male (photo by Michael Hudson)

We asked Dave Male:

Is it possible to wait too long?

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Length: 1 minute, 24 seconds

Watch for a new question posted each week, or view the entire interview here.

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We asked Dave Male:

Is there hope for the future?

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Length: 2 minutes

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We asked Dave Male:

What is Christian love?

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Length: 1 minute, 43 seconds

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We asked Dave Male:

How do we form community outside the church walls?

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Length: 1 minute, 27 seconds

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We asked Dave Male:

How are new Christian communities formed?

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Length: 1 minute, 27 seconds

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We asked Dave Male:

How soon do we start public worship…

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Length: 1 minute, 37 seconds

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We asked Dave Male:

What is Church?

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Length: 1 minute, 33 seconds

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We asked Dave Male:

We would like to start something new…

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Length: 1 minute, 30 seconds

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We asked Dave Male:

What led you to start the Net?

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Length: 2 minutes, 53 seconds

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Dave Male (photo by Michael Hudson)

We asked Dave Male

What is a Pioneer?

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Length: 54 seconds

Watch for a new question posted each week, or view the entire interview here.

Dave Male (photo by Michael Hudson)

What is a Pioneer?

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Length: 54 seconds

What led you to start the Net?

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Length: 2 minutes, 53 seconds

We would like to start something new…

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Length: 1 minute, 30 seconds

What is Church?

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Length: 1 minute, 33 seconds

How soon do we start public worship…

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Length: 1 minute, 37 seconds

How are new Christian communities formed?

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Length: 1 minute, 27 seconds

How do we form community outside the church walls?

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Length: 1 minute, 27 seconds

What is Christian love?

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Length: 1 minute, 43 seconds

Is there hope for the future?

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Length: 2 minutes

Is it possible to wait too long?

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Length: 1 minute, 24 seconds

Or view the entire interview here:

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Length: 14 minutes, 37 seconds

What expectations should we have about permanency for these “fresh expressions of church”?

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Length: 11.19

This is the last of our weekly series of questions, but you can see them all here

What king of training is required?

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Length: 09.58

Watch for a new question posted each week, or see them all here

What kind of person does it take to start a fresh expression of church?

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Length: 09.01

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If I am the Rector of a parish, do I have to do all this myself?

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Length: 01.07

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What do mission-shaped churches look like where you live?

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Length: 06.20

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Sometimes it feels as if we are “lost in a fog.” How do we find our way?

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Length: 05.18

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What kind of leadership is required?

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Length: 04.38

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For Canadians, this all seems very new. What advice do you have for us?

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Length: 01.02

Watch for a new question posted each week, or see them all here