The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation: Learning the Whens of Evangelism and the Hows of Discipleship

The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation is about the art of when, if, and how to engage in a spiritual conversation. The whens and the ifs inform the how. Christians can be so concerned with how to share the gospel that they often fail to consider where the person is spiritually and when, or even if, they should share the gospel. To be sure, the Scriptures are clear that followers of Christ must spread the good news. Yet there are times when sharing the gospel would be undeniably inappropriate. How, then, do gospel-centered, evangelistic Christians discern when to share Christ or when to stay silent? What determines when and if someone is even ready to hear the gospel? How does one meaningfully engage a person who has already accepted the gospel? Refined through tens of thousands of spiritual encounters, this book provides a helpful framework for discerning where a person is spiritually and how to encourage each person to take a step toward Christ regardless of where they may presently be in their faith journey. You will be equipped in the practical art of spiritual conversation so that you can meaningfully encourage every person to take a step toward Christ.

Jim Shultz serves as Chief Spiritual Health Officer at Christ Community Health Services, which provides holistic healthcare to the underserved in Memphis, Tennessee. Jim has been in ministry for over twenty years and has taught for a variety of colleges, churches, and para-church ministries in various roles.


David Rogers serves as a Spiritual Health Advisor at Christ Community Health Services. David spent eighteen years as a career missionary in Spain. During this time, he served as a church planter, pastor, and church planting trainer with the International Mission Board. David also serves as an elder at Unashamed Church Memphis.