Chapter 1: Introduction – David S. Dockery
Chapter 2: What Is Evangelism? – Robert B. Sloan
Chapter 3: The Nature of Scripture and Our Evangelism – Chris Morgan
Chapter 4: A Theology of Evangelism: Biblical and Theological Foundations – Erik Thoennes
Chapter 5: Evangelism in the History of the Church – David Gustafson
Chapter 6: New Testament Practices of Evangelism and Apologetics
Chapter 7: Evangelism in the Post-Christian West: Marrying Truth with Compassion – Jim Denison and Mark Legg
Chapter 8: Putting Christian Apologetics in Its Place: The Role of Case-Making in Evangelism – Travis Dickinson
Chapter 9: Learning from C. S. Lewis: Apologetic Approaches for Various Contexts – Harry Lee Poe
Chapter 10: Evangelism for All Peoples: A Global Commission with Implications for the Global Church and Global Christian Higher Education – Anna Daub
Chapter 11: Cultivating, Planting, and Reaping in Evangelism – Tim McKnight
Chapter 12: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and Prayer – Susan Booth
Chapter 13: Of Moths and Multiplication: Evangelism and Discipleship in Symbiotic Relationship – Daniel DeWitt
Chapter 14: Christian Higher Education, the Church, Evangelism, and Discipleship – Freddy Cardoza

Contributors
General Index
Scripture Index

“Witnessing for Christ with compassion and joy, without fear and guilt—that is the theme of this wonderful book. Christians generally know that Christ commissioned his disciples to baptize people throughout the world in the triune name and to teach them to follow him. The writers of this book recognize that sometimes we feel inadequate for that mission. In winsome, readable prose, they provide wise counsel on how those hesitant to witness for Christ might do so. This is a book for all of us to contemplate in our endeavor to witness for Christ with confidence, compassion, and joy.”
John D. Woodbridge, Research Professor of Church History and Christian Thought, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“David Dockery has assembled an A-team of scholars and practitioners to contribute to this work. They know the Christian college setting well and speak powerfully into that unique context. Colleges shape leaders for society and the church, and I am grateful students will have this excellent resource from which to glean much wisdom in evangelism and apologetics.”
Timothy K. Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Invitation to Evangelism

“The gospel is the best news on the planet—the greatest people-changing, culture-transforming force in human history. It’s high time for the church, for this student generation, and for our Christian colleges to rediscover the mutual importance of evangelism and apologetics for the task of re-evangelizing the Western world. Confident Witness is a great tool to that end.”
Donald W. Sweeting, Chancellor, Colorado Christian University

“Confident Witness offers a profound and heartfelt exploration of evangelism’s theological roots and practical application, providing valuable insights for believers eager to share their faith effectively. Through engaging contributions from various scholars, this book equips readers with a deeper understanding of the gospel message and deep insight on being an effective witness in today’s secularizing society. With an emphasis on theology, evangelism, and cultural engagement, Confident Witness inspires Christians to confidently proclaim the good news.”
Drew Flamm, President, Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary

“David Dockery has collected a rich and diverse trove of perspectives and wisdom on the nature and value of apologetics to equip and encourage a new generation.”
Cherie Harder, President, The Trinity Forum

“Jesus’s final marching orders to his earliest followers were to make disciples of people in all nations. This Great Commission remains the heart of the church’s mission. Confident Witness brings together scholar-practitioners, in a variety of academic disciplines and with a wealth of ministry experiences, who together offer a holistic case for a renewed commitment to the advance of the gospel. Readers will see the importance of cultivating postures, embracing practices, and building institutions that reinforce our obedience to the Great Commission in an increasingly post-Christian West—for the glory of God and the advance of his kingdom among all nations.”
Nathan A. Finn, Professor of Faith and Culture and Executive Director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership, North Greenville University

“We have assigned chapters from Confident Witness to our undergraduate evangelism class at Wheaton. The result has been a most animated discussion of key issues and ideas in evangelism. This book is field-tested by students and receives an A+. It is a fantastic introduction, both in scope and in detail.”
Greg Anderson, Graduate School Chaplain, Wheaton College

“Beginning with the bedrock of biblical principles and historical observations, and moving to contemporary application, this extensive work presents a unified approach to evangelism and apologetics. Enriched by diverse voices and perspectives of scholars, it conveys indispensable insight tailored to Christian college students, serving as a cornerstone resource for those navigating the intersection of faith and academia. Confident Witness is a timely addition to the shelves of any student serious about gospel engagement.”
Carl J. Bradford, Dean, Texas Baptist College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary