About this ebook
Inclusivism, universalism, and other secular cultural trends are dominating higher education and the world at large. Are Christian universities making the most of their unique position to advance the gospel in the 21st century?
Compiling essays from various Christian scholars, Confident Witness helps educators and students understand the importance of evangelism in every generation. Edited by David S. Dockery, president of the International Alliance for Christian Education, the chapters cover a variety of topics, including the theological foundation of evangelism; discipleship and apologetics; evangelism in church history; spiritual lostness; and evangelism in a post-Christian context. Uniting influential voices in Christian higher education, Confident Witness challenges students to take an active part in God's salvation work through direct, urgent communication of the gospel.
- Insightful Introduction to Evangelism: Edited by David S. Dockery, with contributors from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Biola University, Colorado Christian University, and more
- Practical: Calls on leaders in Christian higher education to prioritize instruction around evangelism and prepare students to share the gospel
- Comprehensive: Analyzes evangelism in Scripture and throughout church history, local and global evangelism, contextualization, and more
- Ideal for College Students and Those Interested in Apologetics: Each chapter concludes with reflection questions and a list of resources for further study
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About the author
David S. Dockery (PhD, University of Texas System) serves as president of the International Alliance for Christian Education as well as president and distinguished professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, he served as president of Union University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a much-sought-after speaker and lecturer, a former consulting editor for Christianity Today, and the author or editor of more than forty books. Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have three married sons and seven grandchildren.
Christopher W. Morgan (PhD, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary) is a professor of theology and the dean of the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University. He is also the lead pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, CA. He is the author or editor of over twenty books, including several volumes in the Theology in Community series.
Erik Thoennes (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor and department chair of biblical and theological studies at Biola University and a pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, California. Previously he taught at Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of numerous articles and several books. Erik lives with his wife, Donna, and their four children.
Harry Lee Poe (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the author of twenty books, including The Inklings of Oxford and C. S. Lewis Remembered, as well as numerous articles on Lewis and the Inklings. Poe hosts the annual Inklings Weekend in Montreat, North Carolina, and is a regular speaker on Lewis at universities and other venues worldwide. He served as the Charles Colson Professor of Faith and Culture at Union University, where he has taught a course on C. S. Lewis for over twenty years.
Dan DeWitt (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of applied theology and apologetics and director of the Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity at Cedarville University. He blogs regularly at theolatte.com.
David Kotter (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the dean of the School of Theology at Colorado Christian University and a senior research fellow for the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics. He has contributed to six books along with numerous journal articles and book reviews. He cofounded the Faith and Work Project to train future pastors in the principles of economics and finance. Kotter is a member of Applewood Baptist Church in Colorado.
Susan Booth (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of evangelism and missions at the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary & College in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. She served with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board for seven years in Budapest, Hungary, before transferring to Canada. Her writings include The Tabernacling Presence of God: Mission and Gospel Witness; Longing for Home: Tracing the Path of God’s Story to Find Your True Home; and Habakkuk in the Christian Standard Commentary Series.
