• IHQ launches new book
“How do we know that God exists?”
“What about suffering and evil?”
“Who made God?”
“Are all religions true and equal paths to God?”
“Did Jesus rise from the dead?”
“Can the Bible be trusted?”
These are just some of the questions addressed in Major Phil Layton’s new book, Gospel Conversations: Building Confidence Through Christian Apologetics, with an emphasis on helping overcome the fear of sharing Jesus with others.
The Salvation Army International launched this book during family prayers, led by Phil, at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London on Thursday 27 February 2025.
During his introductory remarks, International Secretary for Communications Major Peter McGuigan, an Australian officer, acknowledged the author’s work and the fact that it was his fourth book.
“Writing a book is a journey that takes many twists and turns,” he said. “So, congratulations on having arrived at this point.”
Peter also commended the IHQ editorial team for their work alongside the author.
Phil spoke of the urgent need to share the love and the message of Jesus with others in a world where people often think about the big questions of life but rarely talk about them. He gave a personal example in which he had been challenged by the Spirit of God after not sharing Jesus with a person during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his foreword to Gospel Conversations, The Salvation Army’s international leader General Lyndon Buckingham writes: “This book by Phil Layton directly addresses those fears which may deter us from sharing the gospel and builds confidence through providing easy-to-remember logical arguments to some of the most common questions which Christians face today.”
More about the book
The book guides readers in navigating doubts and sharing their faith with empathy and respect. Gospel Conversations will prove an essential companion for personal faith development and equip all Christians to share Jesus.
Whether looking to deepen your own understanding or feel more empowered to share your beliefs, this book is an invaluable resource for you, your family or friends.
Paperback ISBN 9781912981717
Available from your local Salvation Army trade department and Amazon.
eBook ISBN 9781912981724
To watch Major Phil Layton introduce Gospel Conversations, click on the video below:
