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6 Comments.
Comment by cspinks.
Hi Icozad,
There are small group discussion questions included in the book, but not a separate leader guide. Between the video clips and discussion questions, it definitely lends itself well for group discussion.
Hope it works out well for you! – Craig -
Comment by Jeff.
I watched the 3 minute trailer of interviews. The one thing I immediately noticed was that everyone looked as if they had shown up for a job interview! Bathed, well-pressed, neat and tidy to the “T”. Looks like the young adults group at the local mega-church. Everyone interviewed on the same stage. Like it or not, it makes me wonder about the validity of it all. Beyond that it just looks lame and over-produced.
Comment by act.
I saw this book in the bookstore and was encouraged by it. I read just the “lessons learned” section by the authors near the appendix and thought the insights were worthwhile.
I think books like this one are essential in trying to communicate with pastors and church people (who possibly have very few meaningful spiritual interactions with unchurched or dechurched people or those who don’t identify with Christianity) all that has changed in our culture and how it has affected people’s attitude to Christianity and to those who try to evangelize them using a modern approach (scripted, aggressive, one-directional, project-oriented, stranger). We need new ways of thinking about evangelism and Christian witness.
My only thought/request is that the publishers would make the videos more widely available. Many people who need to hear this are not going to buy the book or DVD. Being able to pass the video interviews along for free (via email, social media, etc) would be ideal.
I will check back in the Extra section to see when the document “How do I start a conversation like this in my church” is available for download.
A resource like “questions to ask to start meaningful spiritual dialogue with postmoderns” would also be a great contribution.
Authors, thanks for these resources.
Comment by jimhender.
Act
We will be making a number of the video clips available for free very soon
Thanks for the suggestion
Comment by Joe.
What is this? Where is Scott Hall and Kevin Nash?
Comment by lcozad.
I would like to use the DVB in my Sunday School class. Is there a leader’s guide? Does the material lend itself for easy group discussion? Thank you for shedding light on this important area if the church is to survive.