Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
There are a variety of scripts that one can use to help you explain the gospel in simple and clear terms.Each script has its critics and endorsers and it's not our point here to argue or debate it.Last month, I wrote an article about gospel scripts. The main point is that you should … [Read more...]
I've been reading Walking with the Poor, by Bryant L. Myers. The book looks at principles and practices of transformational development.The book explores poverty, causes of poverty, and calls the church to action in engaging broken systems that cause poverty. He lays forth a strong case that … [Read more...]
I visited a church website this morning (the day after Thanksgiving, 2007).The church was announcing the start up of an evangelism group.I like the idea -- a group of people gathering regularly to encourage each other to do evangelism.This is an idea that I suggest to help develop … [Read more...]
The News-Enterprise, a newspaper in Kentucky, reports about a church that brings smiles to the neighborhood on Fridays. Members stand on the corner, smile and wave at people. It may seem a little cheesy, like hawking pizza or tax services, but there is an impact: "Sometimes drivers … [Read more...]
Internet Evangelism Day has released an updated version of their Tool to Evaluate and improve church web site design to reach outsiders.I have visited many church websites myself and here is what I find:Cheesy organ music playing automatically. No staff information. No service times on … [Read more...]
How Friendly is Your Church? Most churches consider themselves a friendly place.But to church visitors, it can be intimidating to make a first time visit to a new place with a new set of people they don't know.In this article you'll encounterHow a simple oversight drove a family away … [Read more...]
Migrating Evangelism Coach Over the weekend, I've attempted to migrate this blog to a Wordpress environment. I say attempt, because only the major portion of the move has happened -- migrating over 150 posts, comments, and images. Where did your feed go? Hopefully, those using … [Read more...]
Dare to Share Youth Ministries has posted an article about How to Share Your Faith Using Thanksgiving.It has a few good spiritual discussion questions that can be used during Thanksgiving celebrations.Thanksgiving weekend in America typically involves large family gatherings, more food than … [Read more...]
Perry Noble thinks about evangelism while getting a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks. Since I enjoy Starbucks, i just had to get it in here some how.Shepherds’ Fellowship wonders how to increase the evangelistic temperature in the local church. Along with that, they wonder how to recognize … [Read more...]
This week, I've been reading unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters.It is the fruit of a 3 year study of perceptions that those not it in the church have about Christians and the church. Simply put, Christianity has an image problem.One … [Read more...]
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