Lit Up With Love

Every single person hungers for divine love―even if they don’t know it. So why do we find it so hard to share the healing work of Christ?

If you've longed to share your Christian faith authentically but found fear holding you back, you are not alone. Many of us long to make a meaningful impact for Christ in our communities but feel inadequate, awkward, and afraid of accidentally causing offense. How can we communicate the life-giving invitation of Jesus in a better way?

In Lit Up with Love, Dr. Derwin Gray provides a guide for sharing the Gospel with authenticity and love. Uncover the true motivation behind sharing your faith―the boundless love of God for humanity and His desire for reconciliation. Learn how to communicate the invitation of Jesus to a hurting world, and discover how to manage the tension of fear while sharing Christ's love in an authentic way―by embracing and living out the love you've received from Jesus and sharing it with others.

Lit Up with Love will empower you to share your faith through:

Love-Powered Evangelism: Rather than employ fear-based approaches or pressure tactics, emphasize the infinite love of God and his desire for reconciliation A Holistic Approach: Understand that evangelism is a way of life, a living testimony to what Jesus has done for us, not a one-time event and learn how to integrate evangelism and discipleship. A Church Implementation Kit: Equipped with practical downloadable assets, this book empowers churches to apply its principles and embark on a transformative evangelism movement. The more we are lit up with love, the more we will share Christ and the hope that he brings. Whether you're a seasoned follower of Jesus or just starting on your journey, Lit Up with Love will empower you to become a beacon of light in a world desperate for love and belonging.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Foreword by Dave Ferguson
4. Chapter 0: Where Are You Going? | The End at the Beginning
5. Part 1: Good-News People
6. Chapter 1: Let’s Talk about Good News | Participating in Restoration
7. Chapter 2: What Is the Good News? | Coming Alive in the Story of God
8. Part 2: A Gospel- Starved World
9. Chapter 3: Starved for Hope | Becoming Hope Dealers
10. Chapter 4: Starved for Rest | Offering the Good Shepherd’s Comfort
11. Chapter 5: Starved for Healing | Meeting the God of Grace
12. Chapter 6: Starved for New Life | Getting in the Transformation Game
13. Part 3: Lit Up with Love
14. Chapter 7: Everyday Missionaries | Stepping into Your Calling
15. Chapter 8: Everything That Hinders | Overcoming Our Barriers to Sharing Good News
16. Chapter 9: Remove Every Obstacle | Facing the World’s Resistance to the Gospel
17. Chapter 10: Open Your Eyes | Lighting Up a Dark World
18. Acknowledgements
19. Closing Credits