Evangelism doesn't have to be frustrating or intimidating. Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg believe that effectively communicating our faith in Christ should be the most natural thing in the world. We just need encouragement and direction. In Becoming a Contagious Christian, Hybels and Mittelberg articulate the central principles that have helped the believers at Willow Creek Community Church become a church known around the world for its outstanding outreach to unchurched people. Based on the words of Jesus and flowing from the firsthand experiences of the authors, Becoming a Contagious Christian is a groundbreaking, personalized approach to relational evangelism. You will discover your own natural evangelism style, how to develop a contagious Christian character, to build spiritually strategic relationships, to direct conversations toward matters of faith, and to share biblical truths in everyday language. This landmark book presents a blueprint for starting a spiritual epidemic of hope and enthusiasm for spreading the Gospel.
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"Wow! Such a powerful and exciting book! I would highly recommend this to every Christian and I know and even the ones I don't. Hybels and Mittelberg do a fantastic job of showing individuals how to become contagious Christians."
— Clint (5 out of 5 stars)
" A fantastic book for any serious christian. Mathew 28:19-20 "Go and make disciples of all nations..." It is life changing and gives great strategies for reaching out and making spiritual conversations. "
— Paul, 1/10/2014" A fantastic book for any serious christian. Mathew 28:19-20 "Go and make disciples of all nations..." It is life changing and gives great strategies for reaching out and making spiritual conversations. "
— Paul, 1/10/2014" Not too bad. Hybels will inspire you to get off your duff and do some evangelism, which is a very good thing. I'd give it 2.5 stars, but there's no such thing. "
— Matthew, 12/24/2013" Not too bad. Hybels will inspire you to get off your duff and do some evangelism, which is a very good thing. I'd give it 2.5 stars, but there's no such thing. "
— Matthew, 12/24/2013" Read my review of Too Busy Not to Pray and you'll get the idea. "
— Amy, 12/2/2013" Read my review of Too Busy Not to Pray and you'll get the idea. "
— Amy, 12/2/2013" An excellent book (and DVD/workbook to go with it). "
— Charmaine, 11/23/2013" An excellent book (and DVD/workbook to go with it). "
— Charmaine, 11/23/2013" Maybe a 2 1/2. I have visited Willow Creek and altho they have great out reach and do marvelous things, this is not my style. "
— Marjorie, 11/6/2013" Maybe a 2 1/2. I have visited Willow Creek and altho they have great out reach and do marvelous things, this is not my style. "
— Marjorie, 11/6/2013" Excellent, encouraging book on sharing one's faith. "
— Evelyn, 8/23/2013" Excellent, encouraging book on sharing one's faith. "
— Evelyn, 8/23/2013" This book is a great tool for learning how to witness to others. Tons of tips, and a realistic approach. I recommend this for every Christian to read! "
— Alex, 7/8/2013" This book is a great tool for learning how to witness to others. Tons of tips, and a realistic approach. I recommend this for every Christian to read! "
— Alex, 7/8/2013" Awesome book! Filled with great, practical advice on living your faith in such a way to help lead others to Christ. One of the best books I've read this year! "
— Chris, 4/23/2013" Awesome book! Filled with great, practical advice on living your faith in such a way to help lead others to Christ. One of the best books I've read this year! "
— Chris, 4/23/2013" Very challenging book. It really gives you a new perspective on life, an eternal perspective. I feel like every day I should wake up with a new purpose, to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. "
— Lee, 1/2/2013" Very challenging book. It really gives you a new perspective on life, an eternal perspective. I feel like every day I should wake up with a new purpose, to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. "
— Lee, 1/2/2013" I liked it. It challenged me and is motivating me to go out on a limb and talk more. This was good for me to use as a reference in training and coaching others in our LifeGroup ministry to be more contagious. "
— Nick, 9/8/2012" I liked it. It challenged me and is motivating me to go out on a limb and talk more. This was good for me to use as a reference in training and coaching others in our LifeGroup ministry to be more contagious. "
— Nick, 9/8/2012" We're studying this book for our Connect Group at our church. It's interesting and so far it's helped me to recognize my own style of evangelism and practical ways of witnessing to people according to that style. "
— Kim, 11/11/2011" We're studying this book for our Connect Group at our church. It's interesting and so far it's helped me to recognize my own style of evangelism and practical ways of witnessing to people according to that style. "
— Kim, 11/11/2011" LOVED IT! Will probably reread it every few years. GREAT book. "
— Kristin, 7/2/2011" LOVED IT! Will probably reread it every few years. GREAT book. "
— Kristin, 7/2/2011" Wow! Such a powerful and exciting book! I would highly recommend this to every Christian and I know and even the ones I don't. Hybels and Mittelberg do a fantastic job of showing individuals how to become contagious Christians. "
— Clint, 12/6/2010Bill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Willow Creek’s pioneering ministries have made it one of the most attended churches in North America with an outreach that extends worldwide. Hybels has authored more than 20 books, including Fit to Be Tied, Rediscovering Church (with his wife Lynne), Too Busy Not to Pray, Courageous Leadership, Just Walk Across the Room, and Holy Discontent.
Van Tracy has narrated numerous audiobooks, including titles by celebrated authors like Mark Batterson and John Maxwell.