Finding Common Ground: How to Communicate with Those Outside the Christian Community...While We Still Can

In a world that's growing more hostile to the gospel, what can Christians do? How can we communicate with our unbelieving friends and coworkers in a way that won't seem pushy, intolerant, or judgmental? In a world that's heard it all before and no longer seems to care, where do we begin? By sowing. In "Finding Common Ground," Tim Downs reminds us of the forgotten biblical art of sowing and shows us practical and effective ways to: Bring up spiritual subjects with busy and distracted people Use secular movies and book to talk about biblical ideas Overcome prejudice and stereotypes in our listeners Keep open doors of communication with even hostile opponents Move everyone we meet a step closer to the gospel "In more than twenty-five years of ministry and communicating, I have never heard a more concise, graphic, and articulate communicator. Tim is a man of integrity and a man committed to making an impact for Christ in his world." STU WEBER, PASTOR, AUTHOR "Tim Downs is a very effective communicator with a witty sense of humor. He challenges me to holiness. His passion for Christ and devotion to family are evident and contagious." DENNIS RAINEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FAMILY LIFE "Time Downs is to communication with Michael Jordan is to professional basketball: a high scoring team leader! He is encouraging, bright and challenging." GARY ROSBERG, PRESIDENT, FAMILY LEGACY "Tim Downs knows how to write, he practices what he preaches, and he has addressed a crying need in a skillful, unique way. If you want to gain insight or communicating the gospel effectively to contemporary culture, this is the first book you should read." J.P. MORELAND, PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY "Inthe pages of "Finding Common Ground" Time uses his gift in pouring out his passion for clearly communicating the life changing message of the gospel and preparing the hearts of those to receive it who are still 'outside the camp'...be prepared to be stimulated and challenged. CRAWFORD W. LORITTS, JR., AUTHOR, SPEAKER, ASSOCIATE US DIRECTOR, CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST

When it comes to reaching the new generation for Christ, are believers truly sowing for the future-or just reaping the benefits of past evangelistic efforts? Tim Downs suggests practical ways for today's Christians to cultivate fruitful relationships in our communities, and bring our troubled culture the healing it needs so much.