{Book Review} A History of Evangelism in North America

Kregel Academic is the publisher of A History of Evangelism in North America. This book is edited by Thomas P. Johnston. 

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A History of Evangelism in North America

If you’re a fan of evangelism or history (or both!), then this book will be greatly enjoyed by you. This book is a tour of men and movements that have contributed to evangelism methodologies in North America from the early 1700’s up until today. 

This book contains 22 chapters that are all written by different contributors. There are chapters on Jonathan Edwards, David Brainerd, John Wesley, George Whitefield, S.M. Lockridge, Billy Graham, Bill Bright, and even John Piper. It really does cover a lot of history, people, and movements.

I appreciated how well-researched the book was. It is certainly an academic work. Yet, I think many Christians will love this book, even those who aren’t typically reading academic works. Why do I say that? It’s because the book combines the academic rigor with real Gospel faithfulness and a genuine concern with faithful Gospel proclamation for today. I think many people will be encouraged and challenged by this book, and motivated to follow the godly example of the men in this book (while also avoiding their mistakes; I appreciate how criticism is offered in this book so as not to infer that these men were perfect in any way). 

I think this work is a wonderful blessing to the church, and one that will motivate others to continue the good work of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth, including right here in North America. Tolle lege, take up and read! 

Disclaimer: My thanks to Kregel Academic for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.