Evangelism and Mission in 2024

One Strategy Our Church Is Doing

David Bentley Hart, in his book "The Story of Christianity," lists the following as how pagan critics characterized early (1-3rd Century) Christians:

1. sobriety

2. gentleness

3. fidelity to their spouses (i.e. no sexual exploitation/abuse)

4. care for the poor

5. willingness to nurse gravely ill even in times of plague

6. ability to exhibit virtues (self-con…