A natural, joy-filled path to sharing the gospel with the people you love.

Please evangelize me! Likely, no one has ever said these words to you. Yet deep within every soul beats questions: Who can I trust, Who am I? Who wants me? Why am I alive? What do I do well? Every one of these questions, God answers in Jesus Christ. People may not recognize that they need Him, but they do.

Security, Identity, Belonging, Purpose, and Competence—these core needs are met in the Gospel. Using these core needs to share the gospel reaches the people we love.

In Evangelize and Disciple to Meet the Core Needs of Faith, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender equip readers to understand our essential needs and communicate the gospel through the eight God-given smarts (word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and self) so core needs are met. God has fashioned each of us with these particular ways of learning and relating—8 Great Smarts. Understanding the unique way someone is wired helps us to effectively share God’s good news. This book trains us to:

• discern the five core needs every person wrestles with that must be met
• map those needs to the character, life, and work of Jesus Christ
• communicate the gospel through the eight God-given smarts
• build discipleship rhythms that match each person’s strengths, turning first encounters with Christ into lifelong habits of following Him

Many of us feel burdened for the people in our lives who don’t know Jesus. The authors equip us to present the gospel so people recognize their need for God and can begin a pathway of discipleship. As we recognize the core needs of our child, friend, or family member and speak through their strongest smarts, gospel communication becomes personal and effective, and you will learn why and how a smart-focused evangelism works.

Because this book is grounded on needs that we all have, you’ll be ready in every situation to share the gospel. It’s a powerful tool for one-on-one evangelism and an excellent framework for pastors, teachers, or podcasters who are communicating the gospel and connecting with larger groups.