Lauren Ducommun

Book Review:
Evangelism in a Skeptical World by Sam Chan
Zondervan Academic, 2018

This has become one of my top books of the year. Chan shares incredible insights for us as products of a post-Christian, post-churches, post-reached world.

I’ll briefly share what I loved about it: 

✨ Explained how we think as postmodernists, and why certain gospel presentations aren’t compelling or effective for our generation.

✨ I so appreciated his emphasis on how God uses so many different methods and ways to share the gospel—not just one. And the importance of ethos and pathos not just logos.

✨ The importance of contextualization and the dangers of under adapting (cultural imperialism/colonialism) and over adapting (syncretism).

✨ How we can resonant with our culture, reveal dissonance or deficiencies, and how the gospel is the ultimate fulfillment.

✨ Doesn’t shy away from navigating hard conversations: “Who are we to impose our cultural preferences?” “The Bible is outdated and we are now more culturally advanced” “Hell is unfair and unloving”

If you are a skeptic, or are living in a sceptical world—this is an incredible and practical resource!