November 16, 2019
Thick Skin Soft Heart
Ministry leaders must fight cynicism and defend their spiritual health in order to maintain tender hearts.
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November 10, 2019
Community Pastors
This week Dr. Iorg discusses what it means to be a pastor for your community - to extend yourself by being available to care for and connect with people who are hurting.
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November 3, 2019
Evangelism and Social Justice
Our most important mission is a gospel mission. In this final episode on obstacles to evangelism, Dr. Iorg evaluates the loss of denominational focus and the preoccupation with social justice.
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October 27, 2019
Evangelism Terminology and Definitions
Changing terminology reflects how each generation has tried to find fresh ways to verbalize its responsibility and privilege of sharing the gospel. Dr. Iorg evaluates this changing language and challenges leaders to focus on the essential task of...
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October 20, 2019
Overdependence on Attraction Models of Evangelism
How can churches engage unbelievers with the gospel? While bringing people to Christian events is beneficial, the "come and hear" approach to reaching people is inadequate. Most Christian events are not attractive to unbelievers. Dr. Iorg...
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October 13, 2019
Evangelism and Public Opportunities to Profess Faith
In this episode Dr. Iorg emphasizes the importance of public professions of faith. He evaluates some of the reasons why Southern Baptists have stopped giving invitations and then discusses why ministry leaders should consider giving public invitations.
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October 6, 2019
Training Personal Evangelists
How can you effectively train your church or ministry organization in evangelism? Dr. Iorg discusses his criteria for a good evangelism training program and the value of using preexisting programs.
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September 29, 2019
Aversion to Persuasion on Religious Issues
How can we share the gospel in a culture that values tolerance? In this episode Dr. Iorg continues his discussion on factors which discourage personal evangelism.
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September 22, 2019
Theological Extremes that Undermine Evangelism
The doctrine of election and the doctrine of God's love can be understood in ways that inhibit evangelism. In this episode Dr. Iorg evaluates theological extremes that undermine motivation for evangelism.
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September 15, 2019
Evangelism and Theological Debate
Continuing his discussion on factors that undermine evangelism among Southern Baptists, Dr. Iorg highlights the difference between declaring the gospel and defending it.
