Chapter 21 – Church Health—A Key to Revival Much of the early effort was aimed at “inreach,” or reaching inactive members. But the results went far beyond their expectations. At one point when there had not been a baptism for just two weeks, Stoneman heard concerns about whether something was wrong in the church. What did Stoneman learn from the experience? God showed him a basic principle of evangelism that applies to Mormons or anyone else that needs the gospel. “The first principle is one of being totally in love with the lost. You have to love lost people enough to expose yourself as far as your own weaknesses. “The second principle is that there’s no such thing as being effective in evangelism while being a silent witness. You must say what you believe and you must make certain people know there’s a difference. People come to Christ when people come to them and tell them of their need for Christ.”
Looking Deeper What special event was planned at First Baptist to attract the unchurched to the revival? ______________Sunday The early efforts of evangelism were aimed at __________________, or reaching ________________ members. What two principals did Herb Stoneman learn from experience?_______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Complete this sentence: __________________________come to Christ when __________________________ come to them and tell them of their __________________ ___________________ ________________________.
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