Robert Coleman

Robert Coleman was an American evangelical theologian and professor who specialized in evangelism and discipleship studies. He served as Director of the School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary for over four decades. Coleman authored numerous books on Christian evangelism, with his work focusing on practical methods for spreading the Christian faith and training disciples. His most recognized work, "The Master Plan of Evangelism," examines the evangelistic methods Jesus used with his twelve disciples. The book analyzes Jesus's approach to selecting, training, and empowering followers to continue his mission. Coleman drew from this biblical model to propose strategies for modern Christian evangelism and church growth. Coleman held advanced degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary and Princeton Theological Seminary. He traveled extensively as a speaker and consultant on evangelism methods. His academic career spanned several decades, during which he influenced evangelical thought on discipleship and mission work through his teaching, writing, and speaking engagements.

Readers praise "The Master Plan of Evangelism" for its practical approach to understanding Jesus's discipleship methods. Many find Coleman's analysis of biblical evangelism strategies useful for personal ministry and church leadership. Readers appreciate the book's focus on relationship-building and personal mentorship as foundations for effective evangelism. Christian leaders and pastors frequently cite the book as helpful for developing discipleship programs. Readers value Coleman's systematic breakdown of Jesus's eight-step process for training disciples. Many describe the book as accessible and applicable to modern church contexts. Some readers find the book repetitive in places and note that Coleman reiterates his main points frequently throughout the text. A few critics mention that the book's approach may feel dated compared to contemporary evangelism methods. Some readers desire more specific, actionable guidance beyond the general principles Coleman presents. The book receives consistent recommendations from evangelical readers for those interested in discipleship and evangelism training.