Fred Bernhard, Jeremy Ashworth Release OUTRAGEOUS AND COURAGEOUS

Authors Fred Bernhard and Jeremy Ashworth have well over half a century of combined pastoral experience between them, with Bernhard's experience breaking 50 years on its own. In their new book, "Outrageous and Courageous" (published by WestBow Press), they talk of evangelism, interpersonal relationships and more, based on the people and experiences they have encountered during their pastoral careers.

Using an approachable, everyday tone, Bernhard and Ashworth aim to show readers that evangelism doesn't have to be "about salesmanship or big-haired TV preachers," Bernhard writes.

"Relational evangelism is about taking the risk of building genuine, caring friendships and sharing our faith in everyday living and normal conversation."

Throughout their book, Bernhard and Ashworth retell numerous stories pulled straight from their pastoral lives. The stories are used to reinforce the many messages of friendship, faith and evangelism they are hoping to impress on readers. Ultimately, they are hopeful that their encouraging stories and experiences will motivate readers to be friendly to others and act as everyday evangelicals spreading faith.

"Outrageous and Courageous"
By Fred Bernhard and Jeremy Ashworth
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 170 pages | ISBN 9781490822785
E-Book | ISBN 9781490822792
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Fred Bernhard has more than 50 years of pastoral experience, spending 30 of it with one congregation. He leads congregational workshops across the country. He is married to Joice Bernhard, and together they have three children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is currently on staff at Bethany Theological Seminary and serves on the Executive Advisory Team of E³ Ministry Group, LLC.

Jeremy Ashworth is a pastor with experience in rural, suburban and urban settings. He currently serves as pastor of Circle of Peace Church of the Brethren in Phoenix, Ariz. He also serves as a writer, consultant and member of the Executive Advisory Team of the E³ Ministry Group, LLC.

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