PMN 570 Evangelism: Lifestyle of a Church
Dr. J. Michael Shannon
Professor of Preaching
Mike.shannon@ccuniversity.edu
Spring, 2010
Tuesdays, 3:20-6:00
Rationale:
Evangelism should be a lifestyle for the Christian and the church, not just a program. It is a command of Christ and is expected of all Christians and all churches.
Evangelism should come naturally, but things that should come naturally, rarely do.
Objectives:
1) To know the nature of evangelism and its role in the church
2) To know the basic context of an evangelistic message
3) To know the characteristics of churches that exhibit excellence in evangelism
4) To develop personal confidence in leading a person to faith in Christ and discipleship.
5) To enable to student to express the gospel with accuracy and confidence
6) To enable the student to lead the evangelistic program of a local church
Agenda:
Jan. 19 Biblical Basis for Evangelism
Evangelistic Movements
26 The Role of the Minister in Evangelism
Feb. 2 Crusade Evangelism
Friendship Evangelism
9 The Four Spiritual Laws
Evangelism Explosion
16 Small Group Evangelism
Open Air Evangelism
23
Mar 2
Organizing Evangelism in the Local Church
Mid-term Test
9
16
Spring Break
Evangelism and World Mission

23
30
Evangelism and Church Growth
Creative Evangelism Approaches
Apr 6 Evangelism and Youth Work
13 Evangelism and Apologetics
20 Evangelism and Post-modernism
27 Handling Objections
May 4 Role Play Day
11 Final Exam
Assignments:
Peterson book review. Student will write a three page review of the Peterson book. This is due on March 2 nd
.
Personal Evangelism Plan. Student will produce an evangelistic presentation of the gospel. This should include an outline of the gospel and appropriate scripture references.
This will be due on April 27 th
.
Rainer book review. Student will write a three page review of the Rainer Book. This is due on May 4 th
.
Role Play. Student will role play, with a fellow student, an evangelistic presentation.
The role plays will be done in class on May 4 th .
Policies:
1) Computers may only be used for legitimate educational purposes. No email. No
Facebook. No texting.
2) I must receive a hard copy of all written assignments.
3) The professor reserves the right to alter this plan.

Grading:
10% Rainer Book Review
10% Peterson Book Review
20% Personal Evangelism System Paper
20% Personal Evangelism System Role Play
10% Mid-term Test
20% Final Exam
10% Class Participation
Textbooks:
Surprising Insights from the Unchurched by Thom Rainer
Living Proof by Jim Peterson