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Paperback / 288 pages

"Christians and non-Christians have something in common," writes Rebecca Pippert. "We're both uptight about evangelism." So begins the bestselling book on evangelism as a lifestyle. Through stories, biblical insight and plain common sense, she helps us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing our faith. This thoroughly revised and expanded edition is now even more valuable, with new chapters on the natural stages of evangelism (cultivating, planting and reaping), new stories of God's work in people's lives and added material on meeting the challenges of the new competitors to Christian faith. Out of the Saltshaker is more than ever a rare book--one that is both fun and deep, light and life-changing. "Becky Pippert is one of the liveliest and most effective communicators in the Christian world today." Chuck Colson

"I love this book! I've laughed, I've cried, and I've thanked our Father for Becky's obedience in writing this. I'm already putting some of its practical principles to work. How I pray multitudes will read it and be about our Lord's business `seeking the lost' and introducing them to the only One who can save them." Kay Arthur

Rebecca Manley Pippert is a writer and speaker living in Naperville, Illinois. She is also the author of A Heart Like His and Hope Has Its Reasons.

From the introduction:
"Why has a book about evangelism . . . reached such a wide audience? I hope it is partly because this book offers an understanding of evangelism that respects seekers and desires to have authentic relationships with them, and that encourages a style of witnessing that is true to one's own being. But I think there is a more basic explanation: regardless of our tradition or nationality, fear permeates most of our attitudes about evangelism.

"Fear, not ignorance, is the real enemy of evangelism. We fear that our friends will reject or marginalize us if we speak about our faith; we fear that what we don't know will be exposed. . . .

"Out of the Saltshaker had its beginnings before I became a Christian. Even then I had definite thoughts about the way people communicated what was most important to them. I remember once encountering a zealous Christian. His brow was furrowed, he seemed anxious and impatient, and he sounded angry. Then he told me God loved me. I couldn't help noticing the difference between his message and his style. His message was arresting (me, a sinner?) but ultimately appealing (there is a God who loves me deeply). But his style put me off. I recall thinking, If God is so good and loving, then why is this guy so uptight? Surely the way we communicate a message of good news should be as marvelous as the message itself. This book is about getting our message and our style together.