Effective evangelism requires that we learn to open all the doors of witness.

In this unique moment where the church is experiencing retreat and revival at the same time, how do we keep reaching out well? In our pluralistic, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse world, what is the key to crossing the common ground we share with our neighbors?

In Presence Video Study, Jon Thompson offers practical steps rooted in Scripture that reorient the church’s understanding and practice of evangelism by pointing to the incarnation as our focal point of Christian witness, enabling us to reach different people and communities at the same time. This powerful approach examines the reasons behind our mixed responses to Christian witness and seeks to ensure that our message is clear and unambiguous, addressing the truths of who Jesus is, what the gospel is, and their profound impact on identity.

Delving into the themes of love, word, and power, we will discover that God’s desire for the church has always been to be a hospitable, intellectually engaging movement marked by genuine encounters with Jesus.

“Jon Thompson invites the church back to what matters most, a daily, Spirit-filled, Scripture-rooted life with Jesus that changes how we witness!”
—Jonathan Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, bestselling author, host of the Becoming Something podcast

“Presence will no doubt inspire, challenge, and stretch you, while simultaneously stirring a deep longing for God’s kingdom to break in with greater measure.”
—Pete Hughes, founding pastor of Kings Cross Church, author of All Things New

“If you are finding your ministry as a Christian leader both confusing and exhilarating, then Jon Thompson’s latest book will be a bracing and future focused guide.”
—Jenny Andison, rector of St. Paul’s Bloor Street and St. George’s Grange Park