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Out of the Saltshaker: Evangelism as a Way of Life
Through stories, biblical insight and plain common sense Rebecca Manley Pippert helps us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing our faith. This thoroughly revised and expanded edition is now even more valuable with new chapters on the stages of evangelism, new stories of God's work in people's lives and added material on meeting the challenges of the new competitors t...more
Hardcover, 120 pages
Published
August 1st 1999
by InterVarsity Press
(first published July 1st 1979)
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Feb 19, 2010
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The book has been very inspiring to look around and see what God is already doing around us. We are also going through the Experiencing God study on Wed. nights at church and it also deals some of the same issues. Look around you and see where God is working...that is your invitation to join Him in His work. Out of the Salt Shaker really brings out the importance of showing people they are NOT a project. You should truely care about them and try to see what God is doing in their lives so you can...more
Great book on evangelism from a women who walks the walk. My thoughts on witnessing to others changed dramatically after reading this book.
She talks about how to be genuine, to live a life set apart, to impart grace to others through prayer and friendship. To not give up or feel defeated because your hard work doesn't pay off before your very eyes.
One thing that stands out is the serious nature of being a Christian evangelist, the truth is the truth, no neutrality, know the Bible and well, unde...more
She talks about how to be genuine, to live a life set apart, to impart grace to others through prayer and friendship. To not give up or feel defeated because your hard work doesn't pay off before your very eyes.
One thing that stands out is the serious nature of being a Christian evangelist, the truth is the truth, no neutrality, know the Bible and well, unde...more
A classic that helped me immensely as a college student in trying to communicate about my faith. I read it through at least twice, and still use a lot of these principles today.
I would rate this book among the most inspiring I have read in the past ten years, or more. Becky Pippert is so down to earth honest about herself, and natural about speaking about her faith with others. Her book is shot through with a genuine love for people, rather than considering them as evangelism fodder. If you want to get over your hang ups about evangelism, or help your church get over them, or if you want to understand what the Christian faith is about, then read this book. And if you j...more
Christianity Today editors' review: "Christians and non-Christians have something in common," author Rebecca Pippert noted. "We're both uptight about evangelism." Out of the Saltshaker helped generations of fearful students (and other would-be evangelists) to loosen up.
An exciting read on evangelism, everyone as a person who shares the Good News. This is practically a classic on the topic. Pippert shares personal experiences and practical suggestions. This is what I would consider necessary reading for any serious Christian!
Very informative! It was also really well written and encouraging! This lady has a natural gift of writing and also of evangelizing. Her stories are so touching! Now if I can only put this into practice......
A must read!
A must read!
Bought this at the Haystack Convention/conference in Arkansas. one of the main influences in my decision to try a short term mission trip. Glad I did.
Encouraging book on lifestyle evangelism. Has some practical hints on steering a conversation.
Thought this was a very good and complete book on how to share our faith.
May 03, 2007
Daniel
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Recommends it for:
Anyone who needs a little bit of encouragement in sharing Jesus
Shelves:
evangelism
This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to be able to talk to others about their faith, but don't know how. Pippert is amazing in her ability to communicate, and encourage. I recommend this to anyone who is encouraged by a good story and also is served by seeing the overarching concepts.
It is not a "how-to" book, though you will come away with a better idea of how to talk about being a Christian in ways that aren't weird. And I appreciate that.
It is not a "how-to" book, though you will come away with a better idea of how to talk about being a Christian in ways that aren't weird. And I appreciate that.
i read this for book club and was not disappointed. the author gives good insight into evangelism and love for others. she also takes into account differing personalities and gifts (which is often lacking in evalgelism books). i especially found her chapter on evangelism in the post modern world interesting and valuable.
A well-written and thought-provoking book, encouraging Christians to live out their beliefs, truly being 'salt' in the world. Anecdotes and plenty of encouragement about lifestyle evangelism rather than the 'methods' adopted by so many. Mainly intended for students, but appropriate to any Christians.
This book which I read a very long time ago is stil an exceptional work, and the bulk of it is as applicable today as when it came out. She nails what it means to be salt and light, not as a program to expount but as a lifestyle that flows from our relationship with Christ.
SO far so good. I love that this book was written way before I was born and yet the info is still so relevant.
Fantastic book on evangelism, especially contact and relational evagelism. I have wanted to read it again but for some reason avoided it, perhaps because I'm afraid that if I get it in my head again I'll have to start practising what it says.
Aug 22, 2008
Joy
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I read this in Seminary a few years ago, but I dusted it off tonight and read a few pages. This book is a good reminder that being authentic is the key!
I enjoyed the stories that the author shared of her talks with other seekers, but I found the book as a whole a little hard to digest.
She has a fun style as well as clearly LOVING the Lord. A breath of fresh air that takes joy in God and our salvation.
Totally changed my view of evangelism. I would like to think I am much more pro-active now.
Kind of dated material.
And I'm never that fond of books on evangelism.
And I'm never that fond of books on evangelism.
Look for opportunities to share the Gospel with others
went to bible college was like a textbook
5 stars cuz it was life-changing, really
"Our sociology reflects our theology."
Clear and concise. Why we believe.
May 20, 2013
Michael T. Bee
marked it as to-read
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