The message of Power Evangelism has been embraced around the world, and the book that started it all has become a classic, with more than one million sold. In 2006, Christianity Today named it one of the fifty most significant Christian books published in the past fifty years. 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 persuades the reader to "yield control of our lives to the Holy Spirit." Though Wimber died in 1997, his teaching continues to spread throughout the Vineyard movement, through the broader renewal movement, and to Christians across the globe, even those who do not consider themselves charismatic. Coauthor Kevin Springer--also a Vineyard pastor--has found that since its first publication, the influence of Power Evangelism has been explosive. This edition includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide and reflects changes Springer and other power evangelism practitioners have made in presentation--not in content--for readers in the new millennium.
“All of these trends have dovetailed to transform Western culture into what today is commonly called the ‘post-modern era.’” (source)
“evangelism is meant to go forward in the power of the Holy Spirit” (source)
“The heart and soul of evangelism is proclamation of the gospel” (source)
“turn to the Holy Spirit in our evangelistic efforts and consciously cooperate with His anointing, gifting and leading.” (source)
“A close look at Scripture reveals that Jesus spent more time healing and casting out demons than preaching.” (source)
JOHN WIMBER (1934-1997) was a charismatic pastor and one
of the founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement. He pastored
Anaheim Vineyard Christian Fellowship (1977-1994), where he
emphasized intimacy with God, authenticity in worship, and church
planting, which he called "the best form of evangelism." Wimber
became a well-known speaker at international charismatic
conferences, focusing on what he called "power evangelism" and
healing through the power of the Holy Spirit. His bestselling books
Power Evangelism and Power Healing continue to
influence the next generation of ministry leaders.
Kevin Springer is president of PRISM Leadership Group, a
consulting ministry devoted to helping pastors and churches clarify
and fulfill their dreams and visions. He and his wife,
Suzanne, also conduct marriage seminars and retreats.