Reviewed by Terry Hibbert. Dr. Aldrich zeroes in on the reasons why evangelism is more often than not ineffective. He expresses a concern that frequently church members view the unsaved as “enemies rather than victims of the Enemy,” and how relational evangelism can bridge the credibility gap between the Christian and non-Christian communities. … Read more
Reviews
A Christian Manifesto, by Francis A. Schaeffer
Reviewed by Alan Hartley. The book is dedicated “to all those who have said: ‘Here I stand’, facing oppressive authoritarian civil and church power.” This manifesto is meant to create opposition to the breakdown of Christian values in American society. Restitution of the balance between order and freedom will require active involvement by Christians in society. … Read more
Between Two Worlds: The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Century, by John R.W. Stott
Reviewed by Gladys Anderson. This book sets forth the importance of preaching and the task of bridging the ever widening gap between the Word and the world. John Stott outlines his task under three main sections: 1. The relevance of preaching in the twentieth century, 2. preaching as a bridge builder, and 3. the essential foundation for effective preaching. … Read more
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, by Richard J. Foster
Reviewed by Mike Cheney. Convinced that mediocrity and superficiality are epidemic in twentieth century society and church life, Foster focuses on rearticulating for the twentieth century Christian, in an eminently practical way, the necessity of spiritual discipline. … Read more

