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Resources for Mission and Evangelism: Training and Tools
A list of some of the resources used and recommended by the provinces and dioceses of the Communion during the Decade of Evangelism. A complete list is available from Mission and Evangelism Department, Anglican Communion Office, St Andrew's House, 16 Tavistock Crescent, London, W11 1AP England.
Preparation and Training
| Envisioning/Planning | |||
| Title/Author | Description | Available from | Province/Diocese |
| Action Plans By Rebecca McClain James Magers |
How to make effective action plans. | Parish Services 1201 Chestnut St Suite 1200 Philadelphia PA 19107, USA |
ECUSA |
| Guidelines for Action By Diocese of Colombo |
Mission of the Church under eight headings. (English, Sinhala, Tamil) |
National Christian Council Bishop’s Office 368/3A Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo & Sri Lanka |
Church of Ceylon Colombo |
| Improving the Structures and Strategies for Evangelism By Ijebu Diocesan |
Booklet on strategies for evangelism in he Diocese of Ijebu . | Diocese of Ijebu Bishopscourt P O Box 112 Ijebu-Ode Nigeria |
Nigeria Ijebu |
| Learning through Doing By Job Currie |
Methods of analysis/research. | R C Library IDEAS Madurai India |
CSI India Madurai & Ramnad |
| Making Christ Known By The Revd Canon Philip King |
Plans and projects of some Dioceses, Deaneries and parishes during the Decade of Evangelism. It includes discussion questions and resource Agencies. | The Board of Mission Church House Great Smith Street London SW1P 3NZ UK |
Church of England |
| Making the Most of the Millennium By Various |
Good ideas and resources for outreach during the Millennium. | CPAS Anthena Drive Tachbrook Park, Warwick, CV34 6NG UK |
England Coventry |
| Turning Vision into Action By Kew & White Cowley Pub |
Return to biblical mission imperative to turn the Church into vital body. | Diocesan Resource Library Diocese of Texas 3203 West Alabama Houston Texas 77098, USA |
ECUSA Texas |
| Vision Bearers, By Richard Kew and Cyril Okorocha, |
Drawing from examples around the world the authors show that evangelism is everywhere and in every context. | Anglican Communin Office Partnership House 157 Waterloo Road London SE1 8UT |
Anglican Communion |
| Where do we go from here By Philip Morris |
A planning process in mission for Parochial Church Council. | Church of Wales Pub. Church of Wales Centre Woodland Place Penarth CF364 2EX Wales |
Church in Wales |
| Training in Evangelism | |||
| Before We Go | A six session study course on evangelism, faith, holiness and community life. for small groups audio tapes/ leaders guide | Diocesan Church House 211 New Church Road Hove BN3 4ED UK |
England Chichester |
| Courses in Evangelism, Christian Life and Service. | Training course with self-study material. (Available in many languages) | SEAN International Paul House 191 Stafford Road Wallingham Surrey SM6 9BT, UK |
Southern Africa St Mark the Evangelist |
| Creating Confidence in Evangelism By John Young |
Preparing for Evangelism. The hows and whys of evangelism. Helping | CPAS Athena Drive Tachbrook Park Warwick, CV34 6NG UK |
England Southwark |
| Evangelism Explosion | Evangelism training course | EE Oceania Ministries P O Box 168 Port Kembla 2505 Australia |
Anglican Church of Australia |
| Equipping the Saints – Evangelism By Diocesan Lay Training Committee, Kuala Lumpur, |
Diocese of West Malaysia Module on evangelism diocesan lay training. | Bishop Moses Ponniah No 5 Jalan Mustaffa, Johor Bahru Johor 80100 Malaysia e-mail prteo@pl.jaring.my |
South East Asia West Malaysia |
| Evangelism Lessons By Canon Matthew Kale |
Topical study lessons on evangelism | Diocese of Ysabel P O Box 6 Buala Solomon Islands |
Melanesia Ysabel |
| Evangelism made slightly less difficult By Derek Tidball |
Practical guide for Christians wanting to use the Bible in mission and evangelism. | The Bible Society Stonehill Green Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DG, UK |
Church of England |
| Evangelism Today By Revd K M J Fernando |
Six Bible studies (English, Sinhala, Tamil) |
National Christian Council Bishop’s Office 368/3A Bauddhaloka Mawath Colombo 7, Sri Lanka |
Church of Ceylon Colombo |
| Everyday Evangelism By Stephen Abbott |
Evangelism training Student and leaders manuals. |
Dept of Evangelism P O Box A295 Sydney South 1235 Australia |
Anglican Church fo Australia |
| Extension Education | 40 unit courses on many aspects of mission, evangelism, discipleship and training. | The Association for TEE P.O. Box 520 Fraser Town Bangalore, 560005 India |
Church of South India |
| Go Listen and Tell By Commission on Evangelism |
Evangelism training course for six session. | Diocese of Connecticut 1335 Asylum Ave Hartford CT 06105-2295 USA |
USA Connecticut |
| Join in the Jubilee By Philip Morris |
3 session course to prepare for the Millennium. | Church of Wales Pub Church of Wales Centre Woodland Place Penarth CF364 2EX Wales |
Church in Wales |
| Lay Training Programmes By Diocese of Sabah and Singapore |
20 Unit Lay Evangelism Training Course aiming at developing practical skills for ministry and spiritual growth. | Diocese of Singapore 4 Bishopsgate Singapore 247790 |
South East Asia Sabah & Singapore |
| Leading Children By |
Understanding children of today, and bringing the Christian faith to a new generation. A short course for individuals or groups. | St John’s College Extension Studies Chilwell Lane Bramcote, Beeston Nottingham NG9 3RL Email: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk |
Church of England |
| Liberal Evangelism By Bishop John Saxbee |
Positive plea for generosity and respect in evangelism. | SPCK Holy Trinity Church Marylebone Road London NW1 4DU, UK |
England Rochester |
| Lost for Words By James Lawrence |
Six Week course on faith sharing. How to speak about your faith in a natural and helpful way. | CPAS, Anthena Drive Tachbrook Park, Warwick, CV34 6NG UK |
England Coventry |
| Maual para Evangelismo en la Lglesia Local By The Revd John A Macdonald & Revd Rancisco Guardada |
Practical guide for evangelism in the local church. (Spanish) | Diocese of Honduras Apartado 586 San Pedro Sula Honduras Central America |
ECUSA Honduras |
| Modules on Evangelism By Diocese of West Malaysia |
Lay training course in evangelism | Diocese of West Malaysia 14 Pesiatan Stonor 50450 Kuala Lumpur West Malaysia |
South East Asia West Malaysia |
| One Generation from extinction? By The Primate’s Commission on Evangelism |
Conversations on Congregational Vitality with George Carey Video with a study guide for three sessions. | Anglican Book Centre 600 Jarvis Street Toronto M4Y 2J6 Canada |
Anglican Church of Canada |
| Servant Evangelism | A video on evangelism training. | Diocese of Southern Virginia Evangelism Officer 600, Talbot Hall Road Norfolk VA 23505, USA |
ECUSA Southern Virginia |
| Sunday/Monday | Faith at work course. Used very widely with various groups. Includes guidance for praise, prayer and suggestions for action. | Scripture Union 207 Queensway Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 2EB, UK |
England Chelmsford |
| The Mission of Evangelism By Bishop Benjamin Kwashi |
Book on evangelism with Bible study guide and worksheets. | Pastoral Publications Commission Diocese of Jos Bishopscourt P O Box 6283 Jos, Plateau State Nigeria |
Nigeria Jos |
| Time Travelling By Paul Morris |
Video, audio cassettes, handbook all about time travelling. This initiative has brought together a team of people in this diocese ready to reach out to the youth. | Diocese of Southwell Paul Morris 39 Davies Road Nottingham NG2 5JE UK |
England Southwell |
| Training Manuals in Evangelism By Various |
Basic material in evangelism and discipleship. | Life Ministries Church of Uganda Kampala, Uganda |
Uganda Kigezi |
| Training People ready for Evangelism and Discipleship
Training By Fr Albert Chama |
A paper. | Diocese of Northern Zambia P O B 20173 Kitwe, Zambia |
Central Africa |
| Sharing your Faith | |||
| Becoming a Contagious Christian By Mitelberg Stridel and Hybels |
Training in sharing our faith with others. | Zondervan Press STL Ltd P O Box 300 Kingstown, Broadway Carlisle CA3 0QS, UK |
ECUSA Fond du Lac |
| Good News is for sharing By David C Cook |
Exploring ways to share faith effectively. | Diocesan Resource Library Diocese of Texas 3203 West Alabama Houston Texas 77098, USA |
ECUSA Texas |
| Good News people By Harold Percy |
An Introduction to evangelism for tongue-tired Christians. Helping people reflect their own experience | Anglican Book Centre 600 Jarvis Street Toronto, ON M4Y 2J8 Canada |
Anglican Church of Canada |
| How to give away your faith By Paul Little |
The nature and content on the Christian message and how to reach people where they are. | InterVarsity Press Norton Street Nottingham Notts NG7 3HR, UK |
ECUSA Connecticut |
| How to Share your Faith without being Offensive By Joyce Neville |
How to share your faith in a gentle way to individuals and small groups. | Morehouse Publishing USA Local Bookshop |
ECUSA Connecticut |
| One the Move with Christ By Anglican Communion Office |
Video portraying evangelism around the Communion with study guide. | Committee on World Mission Diocese of Virginia 110 W Franklin Street Richmond Virginia 23220, USA |
ECUSA Virginia |
| Out of the Slat Shaker By Rebecca Manley Pippert |
Conversational style evangelism. | InterVarsity Press Norton Street Nottingham Notts NG7 3HR, UK |
ECUSA Connecticut |
| Person to Person Video By The Bible Society |
Sharing your faith in Christ. | Scripture Union 207 Queensway Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 2EB, UK |
Worldwide |
| Personal Evangelism | Study course in sharing our faith with individuals. Christian Heritage Publishing, USA, |
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Nigeria Calabar |
| Saints in Evangelism By Anglican Renewal Ministries |
Easy to apply teaching on friendship evangelism. | ARM Canada 403 – 13th Street Brandon Manitoba Canada R0M 0N0 |
Anglican Church of Canada |
| Two Ways to Live By Philip Jensen |
Personal evangelism training with manuals. | Matthias Press P O Box 225 Kingsford 2032 Australia |
Anglican Church of Australia |
| Won by One By Geoffrey Wallis |
Personal evangelism. | Diocese of Guilford Willow Grange Woking Road Guildford Surrey GU4 7QS |
England Guildford |
| Cross-cultural | |||
| Entering Another’s World | How to live for God in anther culture. . A short course for individuals/groups. | St John’s College Extension Studies Chilwell Lane Bramcote, Beeston Nottingham NG9 3RL www.stjohnsnottm.ac.uk |
Church of England |
| Something In Common By Adrian Chatfield |
An introduction to the principles and practices of worldwide Anglicanism. A short course for individuals/groups. | St John’s College Extension Studies Chilwell Lane Bramcote, Beeston Nottingham NG9 3RL Email: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk |
Church of England |
| The World Christian By |
How to live as members of the worldwide Church. . A short course for individuals or groups. | St John’s College Extension Studies Chilwell Lane Bramcote, Beeston Nottingham NG9 3RL Email: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk |
Church of England |
| Laity | |||
| Basics: Student and Leaders Manuals By Evangelism Department |
Book 1 series of 3 Study course presenting the basics of the Christian faith and Anglican practice. |
Church of Melanesia P O Box 19 Honiara Solomon Islands |
The Church of the Province of Melanesia |
| Introducing the Bible By Diocese of Sabah and Singapore |
20 Unit Lay Evangelism Training Course aiming at developing practical skills for ministry and spiritual growth. | Diocese of Singapore 4 Bishopsgate Singapore 247790 |
South East Asia Sabah & Singapore |
| Lay Training Course By Diocese of West Malaysia |
Lay training course in evangelism. | Diocese of West Malaysia 14 Pesiatan Stonor 50450 Kuala Lumpur West Malaysia |
South East Asia West Malaysia |
| Lay Training Programmes By Diocese of Sabah and Singapore |
13 Unit lay Biblical Studies Course covering the whole Bible aiming at developing a practical understanding of the teaching of the Bible.. | Diocese of Singapore 4 Bishopsgate Singapore 247790 |
South East Asia Sabah & Singapore |
| Leadership | |||
| A Handbook for Synod Delegates By Ijebu Diocesan Training Programme Committee |
Triennial seminar course for Synod delegates. | Diocese of Ijebu Bishopscourt P O Box 112 Ijebu-Ode Nigeria |
Nigeria Ijebu |
| A Manual for Parish Councillors By Ijebu Diocesan Programme Committee |
Annual seminar course for parish councillors. | Diocese of Ijebu Bishopscourt P O Box 112 Ijebu-Ode Nigeria |
Nigeria Ijebu |
| Advanced: Student and Leaders Manuals By Provincial Evangelism Department |
Book 2 in series of 3 Study course on leadership in the church, clergy & laity. |
Church of Melanesia P O Box 19 Honiara Solomon Islands |
The Church of the Province of Melanesia |
| Evangelism Briefing Sheets By Diocese of Southwark |
A series of brief articles form different sources and cultures providing stimulating background material for Church leaders and those engaged in evangelism. | Diocese of Southwark The Revd Jerry Lepine St Matthews House 100 George Street Croydon CR0 1PE UK |
England Southwark |
| From Survival To Celebration: By Howard Hanchey |
Leadership for the Confident Church | Diocese of Southern Virginia Evangelism Officer 600 Talbot Hall Road Norfolk VA 23505, USA |
ECUSA Southern Virginia |
Tools for Evangelism
| Books | |||
| Brushing up on Believing By Shelagh Brown/ Gavin Reid |
A fresh look at basic Christianity and prayer. | Bible Reading Fellowship Warwick House 25 Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0PP, UK |
Anglican Communion |
| El Hombre Life By Alfred Cooper |
The Gospel for modern man. | The Revd Alfred Cooper Casilla 50675 CC, Santiago Chile |
Southern Cone Chile |
| The Case against Christ By John Young |
Resourceful book looking at some of the most common arguments as to why people are/are not Christians. | Hodder & Stoughton 338 Euston Road London NW1 3BH |
England York |
| Sadhu Sundar Singh By T Dayanansan Francis (Ed) |
Life and teaching of and Indian Saint. | STL Ltd P O Box 300 Kingstown, Broadway Carlisle CA3 0QS, UK |
CNI India Barrackpore |
| Introduction to Christianity Video | |||
| Evangelismo Concepto y objective By John Macdonald |
Video to use in evangelism in the local church. (Spanish) | Diocese of Honduras Apartado 586 San Pedro Sula, Honduras Central America |
ECUSA Honduras |
| Jesus Video |
Video on the Life of Jesus for non Christians. | Agapé Resources:CPAS Athena Drive Tachbrook Park Warwick, CV34 6NG, UK |
England CPAS |
| Jesus Video Project | Video Starter Pack to use with taking the Jesus video into your community. | Agapé Resources CPAS Athena Drive Tachbrook Park Warwick, CV34 6NG |
England CPAS |
| The House on the Rock By Stephen Cottrell & Diocese of Wakefield |
A video for ministry and mission among children and young people. | Diocese of Wakefield Church House 1 South Parade Wakefield WF1 1LP, UK |
England Wakfield |
| What’s a Christian By Ian Knox |
Video on how to become a Christian. | The 40:3 Trust PO Box 403 Coventry CV3 6SW UK |
England Coventry |
| You’re never too old By Mavis Wilson with Guildford Diocese |
A Video on Spirituality and evangelism in late life. | Guildford Diocese Grayswood Studios Clammer Hill Grayswood Surrey GU27 2DZ, UK |
England Guildford |
| Introduction to Christianity - Courses | |||
| Alpha Course By Nicky Gumbel Holy Trinity Brompton UK |
Ten week introduction to Christianity course for non-churchgoers. | Holy Trinity Brompton Brompton Road London SW7 1JA. UK |
Church of England |
| Basics: Student and Leaders Manuals Book By Evangelism Department |
1 in series of 3 Study course presenting the basics of the Christian faith and Anglican practice. |
Church of Melanesia P O Box 19 Honiara Solomon Islands |
The Provbince of the Church of Melanesia |
| Christianity Explained By Michael Bennett |
Practical Introduction to the Christian faith . | Koorong Bookshop C/o Diocese of Bunbury P O Box 15 Bunbury 6231 Australia |
Anglican Church of Australia |
| Credo | Introduction to Christianity from a Catholic tradition perspective. A seven week course for non-churchgoers | Church Union 7 Tufton Street London SW1P 3QN UK |
England Chelmsford |
| Discovering, Following and choosing Jesus Christ | Various courses designed for non-Christians. | Rivertree Christian Ministries P O Box 7665, Pittsburgh PA 15214-0665, USA |
ECUSA Fond du Lac |
| El Hombre Life By Alfred Cooper |
The Gospel for modern man. | The Revd Alfred Cooper Casilla 50675 CC, Santiago Chile |
Southern Cone Chile |
| Emmaus – the Way of Faith By The Bible Society |
An excellent discipleship training programme. | The Bible Society Stonehill Green Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DG, UK |
England Chelmsford |
| Faith Confirmed By Peter Jackson & Chris Wright |
An introduction to what Anglicans believe presenting key elements of the Christian faith in an enjoyable way with good illustrations. | SPCK Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road London NW1 4D, UK |
Anglican Communion |
| Know your Faith By John Young |
Discussions based on the Creed for groups. Written especially for the Decade of Evangelism. | Hodder & Stoughton 338 Euston Road London NW1 3BH |
England York |
| Teach yourself Christianity By John Young |
Reader friendly contemporary guide to orthodox Christian belief. | Monarch Publications Broadway House The Broadway Crowborough TN6 1HQ, UK |
England Rochester |
| This is Our Faith By Jeffery John (ed) |
This takes a straight forward approach which is catholic in its doctrine, liberal in its inclusiveness and evangelical in its aim to explain and share our faith in the Gospel | Anglican Communion Office St Andrew's House 16 Tavistock Crescent London W11 1AP, UK |
Anglican Communin |
| Social Concerns | |||
| Sustaining the Earth | Christian perspectives on the environment and things we can all do about it. . A short course for individuals or groups. | St John’s College Extension Studies Chilwell Lane Bramcote, Beeston Nottingham NG9 3RL UK |
Church of England |
| Life Issues by Chris Wright |
An introduction to such issues as abortion, violence,sex,suffering etc, that challenge young people and invites them to consider how Christians responbd to the same challeges. | Lion Publishing Sandy Lane West Oxford OX4 5HG, UK |
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Church Growth
| Body and Cell By Howard Astin |
A story of one Anglican Church exploring cell church practice for contemporary mission. | CPAS, Anthena Drive Tachbrook Park, Warwick, CV34 6NG UK |
England Coventry |
| Building Missionary Congregations By Robert Warren |
A series of articles suggestion practical ways to move from ‘Maintenance to Mission’ | Board of Mission Church House Great Smith St London SE1P 3NZ, UK |
England Durham |
| Churches in Rural Development By Peter Sartorius |
Guidelines for Action Community development | Library Tamiladu Theological Seminary Madurai India |
CSI India Madurai & Ramnad |
| Gukura kw’ Itorrero rya Uganda muri Muhabura Diocese By Bishop E K Shalita |
The growth of the Church in Bufumbira | Diocesan Bookshop c/o Church of Uganda P O Box 22 Kisoro, Uganda |
Uganda Muhabura |
| Lay Participation in the Growth of the Church By Bishop A O Awosan |
Presidential address | Diocese of Oke-Osun P O Box 251 Gbongan, Nigeria |
Nigeria Oke-Osun |
| More than Numbers By Loren Mead |
Church growth | Diocese of Southern Virginia Evangelism Officer 600,Talbot Hall Road Norfolk VA 23505, USA |
ECUSA Southern Virginia |
| Small Christian Communities By Thomas A Kleissler Margo A LeBert Mary C McGuiness |
The building of small Christian communities | Paulist Press 997 Macarthur Boulevard Mahwah New Jersey 07430, USA |
West Africa Kumasi |
| Wholeness in Christ By Ministry of Evangelism and Spiritual Growth |
Weekend parish event – Focus on parish renewal | Diocese of Brandon 341 13th Street Brandon Manitoba R7A 4P8 Canada |
Anglican Church of Canada |
| Willow Creek Seeker Service By G A Pritchard |
Methods of Church growth in Willow Creek (Church) | Willow Creek Community Church 67 East Alogonauin Road South Barrington IL 60010, USA www.willowcreek.org |
ECUSA Florida |
| Dry bones can live again By Robert E Coleman |
A study manual on revival in the local Church | Old Tappan New Jersey USA |
West Africa Kumasi |
| Making Your Church more Inviting By Oswald Alban Institute |
How congregations can invite and incorporate new members in the Church | Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney Diocesan Centre 39 Kings Crescent Aberdeen AB24 3HP Scotland |
Scotland Aberdeen & Orkney |
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