Principles & Practice of Health Evangelism
Forward
It would be difficult to exaggerate the impact the first reading of this book by Dr. Elvin Adams had on changing my perspective on what constitutes “health evangelism.” At the time, I was the Health Ministries coordinator for a new church plant and thought we were doing just fine in that department.
We held monthly Dinner with the Doctor programs where physicians in the community lectured while the attendees enjoyed a free plant-based meal. We encouraged church members to attend to make friends with the community and considered this good friendship evangelism. We did some cooking schools as well, hoping to encourage further healthy habits and solidify those friendships.
Then my pastor, Chris Anderson, read this book and handed it to me telling me, “We need to do this…”
The profound concepts shared by Dr. Adams completely changed my view of what true health evangelism encompasses. We changed the way we presented our monthly programs and added many weekly programs as well. They all strove to follow the simple principles found in this book. And results followed.
It seems to me that there are problems within the end-time remnant church. Isaiah 58 and Revelation 3 outline many of these. Here are a few:
This book outlines the antidote for all these. It is health evangelism, true medical missionary work. And it is vital for every member of the remnant church to take hold of this work at this time in earth’s history.
Dr. Adams expertly shares principles as well as personal anecdotes demonstrating the foundation and practical applications of true health evangelism. Without undue focus on the problems, he presents the solutions. His long experience in public health warns of potential pitfalls and solutions to avoid them.
In summary, Principles and Practice of Health Evangelism is a life-changing volume. Health evangelism is the work for this time. The “principles” are here clearly outlined, logically developed, and a pleasure to read. It is my hope that everyone reading will take the next step and “practice” what is contained in this important book.
Eric Nelson, MD
We held monthly Dinner with the Doctor programs where physicians in the community lectured while the attendees enjoyed a free plant-based meal. We encouraged church members to attend to make friends with the community and considered this good friendship evangelism. We did some cooking schools as well, hoping to encourage further healthy habits and solidify those friendships.
Then my pastor, Chris Anderson, read this book and handed it to me telling me, “We need to do this…”
The profound concepts shared by Dr. Adams completely changed my view of what true health evangelism encompasses. We changed the way we presented our monthly programs and added many weekly programs as well. They all strove to follow the simple principles found in this book. And results followed.
It seems to me that there are problems within the end-time remnant church. Isaiah 58 and Revelation 3 outline many of these. Here are a few:
- Satisfaction with knowledge without passion to share
- Lack of personal transformation resulting from following truth
- Lack of friends who aren’t already familiar with said truths
- Inability/lack of experience sharing the truth
This book outlines the antidote for all these. It is health evangelism, true medical missionary work. And it is vital for every member of the remnant church to take hold of this work at this time in earth’s history.
Dr. Adams expertly shares principles as well as personal anecdotes demonstrating the foundation and practical applications of true health evangelism. Without undue focus on the problems, he presents the solutions. His long experience in public health warns of potential pitfalls and solutions to avoid them.
In summary, Principles and Practice of Health Evangelism is a life-changing volume. Health evangelism is the work for this time. The “principles” are here clearly outlined, logically developed, and a pleasure to read. It is my hope that everyone reading will take the next step and “practice” what is contained in this important book.
Eric Nelson, MD