Don Buteyn, currently pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield, California, has served in several inner-city ministries and as dean and professor of evangelism and mission at San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, California. As one experienced in community organization, he recommends these books.

Service Evangelism by Richard Armstrong, Westminster, 1979

This book's pragmatic approach defuses the fear that evangelism means shoddy manipulation. His relational style speaks to churches that have longed to reach their communities with Christian service and witness but have reserved that task for the clergy.

Armstrong's illustrations from his extensive experience energize his principles and make us want to go and do likewise. I know of few resources more helpful for introducing evangelism as a central component of community-changing ministry.

Called to Holy Worldliness by Richard J. Mouw, Fortress, 1979

Richard Mouw deals with the traditional fear of the secular environment ...