In 2006, Christianity Today named Power Evangelism one of the 50 most significant Christian books to be published in the last 50 years.
Since its publication in 1986, the message of Power Evangelism has been embraced around the world, and this book that started it all has become a classic, with more than one million sold. Terms such as "power encounter," "divine appointment," and "signs and wonders" are now common among Christians from a variety of different traditions. Countless books and reviews have been written defending or attacking its concepts, and seminaries have held theological symposiums to debate the pros and cons of power evangelism, which Wimber defined as "a presentation of the Gospel that is rational but that also transcends the rational...a spontaneous, Spirit-inspired, empowered presentation of the Gospel [that is] preceded and undergirded by demonstrations of God's presence."
This revised and updated edition describes the releasing of God's power through signs and wonders to refresh, renew, heal and equip His people. Drawing from the teaching of the New Testament and with illustrations from his own experience, Vineyard leader John Wimber demonstrates how the incredible power of God can manifest in our world when we submit control of our lives to the Holy Spirit. This new edition also includes chapter-by-chapter study guides for group and individual use and updates on how power evangelism is being used in the Church today.
Chapters
Part 1: The Kingdom Has Come
- A Powerful Experience
- The Kingdom of God
- Caught Between Two Ages
- The Gospel of the Kingdom
- Power and Authority
Part 2: The Power Encounter
- The Fight
- A War Zone
- Christians, Too
- Fearing God's Power
Part 3: A Remarkable Encounter
- A Remarkable Encounter
- Power Evangelism
- How I Discovered Power Evangelism
- A Growing Church
Part 4: God's Appointment Book
- God's Appointment Book
- The Process of Conversion
- Launching Points
- Winning Whole Households
Part 5: Signs and Wonders and Worldviews
- In the Eye of the Beholder
- The Excluded Middle
- How Do Westerners See the World?
- How Jesus Saw the World
- Power Wrapped in Love
Part 6: The Works of Jesus
- Glimpses of God's Love
- Power Over Demons
- Power Over Disease
- Power Over Nature
- Power Over Death
Part 7: Signs and Wonders in the Church
- Christ's Method of Discipleship
- Keys to Discipleship
- Commissioning Ministry
- Transferring Ministry
Features
Paperback: 270 Pages
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John Wimber (1934-1997) was an evangelist, worship leader, songwriter, pastor, and leader of the Vineyard Movement. He is most renowned for his practical application of the Gospel in order to “do the stuff” that Jesus did. John and his wife, Carol, were married for 42 years until his passing in 1997.
Kevin Springer is president of PRISM Leadership Group, a consulting ministry devoted to helping pastors and churches clarify their dreams and visions and assisting them in fulfilling them. He and his wife, Suzanne, also conduct marriage seminars and retreats.