num_pages: 208
description: Although each generation searches for effective ways to be salt and light Elaine Heath argues that the church is currently in an especially difficult place--a dark night of the soul. She calls the church to embrace rather than ignore its difficulties and find different ways of doing outreach.Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality. By looking to mystics saints and martyrs of church history--such as Ignatius of Loyola Julian of Norwich St. Francis John Wesley Mother Theresa and Henri Nouwen--she suggests we can discover ways of thinking about God that result in a life of outreach.
language: English
title: The Mystic Way of Evangelism: A Contemplative Vision for Christian Outreach
publisher: Baker Academic