Talking about Jesus, Small Group Study Leader Edition

Talking about Jesus' story with others is designed to be a joy-producing experience for his followers, not to mention those hearing his story. Unfortunately, the prospect of talking about Jesus' story strikes fear into the hearts of many believers. Whether they're afraid of saying something wrong about their Lord or fearful of rejection, the anxiety of legions of Christ-followers over mentioning Jesus in conversation leads them to avoid an experience that is meant to create glad hearts all around. Talking about Jesus: Discovering the Joy of Sharing Jesus' Story helps to instill confidence in seizing opportunities to introduce Jesus' story into conversations in natural and healthy ways. This brief, approachable resource helps believers to develop a simple framework that increases their comfort level in the joyful mission of sharing a little of Jesus' story. Along the way, readers will learn some important teachings concerning Christ that will delight their hearts. This small-group study-leader edition includes a detailed set of lesson plans for leading an eight-session study of Talking about Jesus: Discovering the Joy of Sharing Jesus' Story.

David M. Stratton has served as a pastor for nearly thirty years, and he is currently the senior pastor of Woodhaven Baptist Church in Apex, North Carolina. He received his doctorate from Campbell University Divinity School.