Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
How can pastors find time to do evangelism? The simple answer -- be intentional in doing personal evangelism=========================The New York Times reports of a multi-cultural church transformation in Georgia. This story is about a church that knew it had to change to meet … [Read more...]
Here is an outreach idea that a church is doing, in response to their local situation:Church offers free coffee on Mondays.The idea is to provide a gathering spot, a relational context where evangelism can naturally happen. Visitors do get a card with church information.While not … [Read more...]
In an article I read at Mark Robert's blog on missional living, there is the following:Q: “Even though you talk about ‘just being honest,’ I’m still not comfortable with the idea of sharing my faith with others. What would you suggest to help me get started?” Years ago someone admitted to … [Read more...]
A little denominational humor: "What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with Presbyterian?," Nishioka asked."Someone who knocks on the door but doesn’t have anything to say."Captured in a Outlook article on Roger Nishioka’s speech to the Presbyterian Communicators … [Read more...]
A divine appointment? I was caught off guard.I was in class, describing my ideal job.I would be a full time evangelist, working with churches to implement evangelism programs, conduct live Evangelism Training Seminars and Workshops in a local church to keep evangelism fires hot, and … [Read more...]
I like to use questions in my conversations with people to help them think about matters of faith.Questions help draw people into conversations, and likewise can help further a conversation along rather than me making declarations all the time. Evangelism Questions and the Engel Scale? I was … [Read more...]
In the comments on the post entitled "From the Bookshelf: Unbinding the gospel," commenter and blogging friend Jimmy Kinnard asked "Why aren't people who love the Lord talking about it?"He asks a great question.We easily talk about the things and people we love, but when it comes to our love … [Read more...]
I just read a timely article about this in Net Results Magazine’s September/October 2007 Issue.Bill Easum writes “Back to Basics,” calling on church leaders to get back to the great commission and the great commandment.In returning to the Great Commandment, he exhorts congregations … [Read more...]
A great question about the gospel and evangelistic methods. Do many methods strip the gospel of its riches through oversimplification?An article from an athiest about unconvincing arguments for God. It's a good read if you want to examine your witness.The Engle scale – Is evangelism a … [Read more...]
Thanks to Evangelism Action, I read a sermon by John Piper about the story of Philip and the Eunuch. You can click onThe Leading of the Lord in Personal Evangelism :: Desiring Godto read the manuscript, or download the audio feed.My own comments on that same passage is here.For more … [Read more...]
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