Winsome Persuasion
by Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer | Book Summary
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Author: Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer
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No longer are Christian ideals and principles held in the highest regard. Instead, many people oppose them as being archaic, restrictive, and even evil. America has entered into a post-Christian era. How should Christians seek to influence others when they no longer enjoy popular consensus and support? Winsome Persuasion seeks to help Christians understand their societal position as minority perspective holder and how they can still influence others to hear and adopt Christian perspectives to community problems. All Christians would do well to read this book to learn to interact more effectively with those with whom we disagree. |
Tim Muehlhoff holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of I Beg to Differ and co-author of Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture.
Richard Langer has a Ph.D. from the University of California. He is a professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology and director of the Office for the Integration of Faith and Learning at Biola University.
Winsome Persuasion
by Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer |
| Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
| Date | June 13, 2017 |
| Pages | 190 |
Overview:
Influence is mostly determined by popularity. It is easy to sway those who mainly agree with your position. Christians have enjoyed political popularity for many decades in America, but that is changing rapidly.
No longer are Christian ideals and principles held in the highest regard. Instead, many people oppose them as being archaic, restrictive, and even evil.
America has entered into a post-Christian era. How should Christians seek to influence others when they no longer enjoy popular consensus and support?
Winsome Persuasion seeks to help Christians understand their societal position as minority perspective holder and how they can still influence others to hear and adopt Christian perspectives to community problems.
All Christians would do well to read this book to learn to interact more effectively with those with whom we disagree.
Tim Muehlhoff holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of I Beg to Differ and co-author of Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture.
Richard Langer has a Ph.D. from the University of California. He is a professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology and director of the Office for the Integration of Faith and Learning at Biola University.