The call to share the message of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian message. One would think that with such an awesome message to carry, the Christian community would desire to represent it well and do so with joy. Why are evangelistic efforts frequently thwarted? The general consensus of the non-Christian world is that many Christians are judgmental, hypocritical, unchristlike, narrow-minded, and uneducated¿and can we honestly say they are always wrong? What can Christianity learn from the unsaved about their witness?The Christian community has allowed politics, fads, and errant base theory to negatively affect the way in which they witness to the world for far too long. In Evangelism to Discipleship: Principles of Evangelism for the 21st Century (the update to With Lovingkindness Have I Drawn Thee: Foundations To Transform Evangelism Into Discipleship) Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, examines the discipline of Christian evangelism through the lens of spiritual examination. In this new, updated, and revised book, Dr. Marino offers insights into evangelism's call, avoiding self-righteousness, evangelism in Scripture, the purpose of religion, and more.

From understanding evangelism to the hot-button points of the day, studying this text helps Christians change the way they view both themselves and others so they can impact the world. Based in observations through years of ministry, training leaders in effective evangelism methods, and extensive discussion with the non-believing community about things they dislike about Christians, Dr. Marino provides a foundation for us to set others on the path not just to salvation, but discipleship for life.