A special emphasis in this course will be on reaching Baby Boomers and the X-Generation. Evangelism is a species of communication. So, it is necessary to understand something about communication theory in order to engage in evangelism. This kind of audience sensitivity and applied communication theory is a vital skill in evangelism and useful in other forms of ministry. A mixture of lecture, discussion, media, case studies, and interactive dialogue.
Class meets once a week for three hours.
Church for the Unchurched. Hybel, Bill and Mark Mittelberg. Becoming a Contagious Christian. Kraft, Charles H. Communication Theory for Christian Witness. Lewis, C. S. Mere Christianity.