b'Unlikely Converts Staying Positive inImprobable Stories of Faith and Whata Negative WorldThey Teach Us About Evangelism Attitudes That EnhanceRandy Newman the Joy of LivingRoger CampbellSTAYING POSITIVE IN A NEGATIVE WORLDM any Christians are being robbed, but the culprit hasnt beenSTAYINGslows down churches in their outreach. . . . I w NEW arrested. Who is this elusive criminal? Negativism is a thief, robbing life of adventure and joy, observes author Roger Campbell. This enemy affects every institution of society. It weakens families; itPOSITIVECOVERS!rote Staying Positive in a Negative World for those who are tired of being down, tired of despair, tired of clouds, and tired of valleys. There is a better way. IN AThat better way begins by knowing that in all the circumstances of life, God really caresand He is at work even in the darkest times of life. Chapters include No Time for the Pits, Take the Long Look, The Secret of Contentment, and Look for the Best in Others. CombiningNEGATIVEbiblically based principles with personal stories and historical exam-ples, Campbell provides Christian readers with an encouraging guide to spiritual growth and pastors with a helpful resource for counseling. WORLDRoger Campbell (19302015) was in the ministry for over fifty years. He spent many years as a pastor, and in the late 1970s he launched Roger Campbell Ministries, an evangelical ministry through which he produced radio broadcasts, wrote weekly newspaper columns, andAttitudesspoke at church Bible conferences. He is the author of nearly thirty books, including the acclaimed Preach for a Year series. That Enhance theCampbell Joy of LivingRELIGION / Christian Living / InspirationalISBN 978-0-8254-4651-19 780825 446511 Roger CampbellI nthisbook,RandysharessurprisingconversionstoriesT oo many people allow their negative attitudes to swindle straightfromthosewhotookthelongwayaroundtothem out of experiences and opportunities that life has Christianity. He considers current cultural trends that maketo offer. evangelism more difficult today. Then with his characteristicStaying Positive in a Negative World is for people who are upbeat style, he offers practical ways, and even exact wording,tired of melancholy and despair. Combining biblically based to proclaim the gospel and includes a plan of action. In theprincipleswithpersonalstoriesandhistoricalexamples, end, Unlikely Converts encourages us to remember that whileRoger Campbell has created an encouraging guide for spiri-the Great Commission requires us to share the good news, ittual growth and a helpful resource for counseling. With com-does not require perfection, only confidence in the message. passion and insight, Campbell helps readers see that God is at Randy Newman is a best-selling author and served in cam- work even in the darkest times.pus ministry for over thirty years. He now teaches at severalRoger Campbell (19302015) ministered for more than forty evangelical seminaries and ministers in a variety of churches.years, twenty-two of which were spent pastoring churches. He is currently senior teaching fellow with The C. S. LewisHe recorded a radio broadcast called Higher Ground. Among InstituteinWashington,D.C.Hisotherbooksincludehis many books are the 8-volume Preach for a Year series and Questioning Evangelism and Corner Conversations. Find him atSpurgeons Daily Treasures in the Psalms.randydavidnewman.com.978-0-8254-4888-1$18.99 978-0-8254-4651-1$14.99Paperback5.5 x 8.5192 pages Paperback5.5 x 8.5128 pagesRELIGION / Christian Ministry / Evangelism RELIGION / Christian Living / InspirationalKregel PublicationsRights: World Kregel PublicationsRights: WorldMarch 12, 2024 March 12, 2024kregel.com 25'