Looking back over 2008, I wanted to highlight some surprises and joys. We did nearly 30 training events in 3 different countries in 2008 and look forward to continuing to grow our ministry. We've expanded our teaching schedule for next year and hope to grow the number of events and … [Read more...]
Do you have a Strategy for 2009?
December 29, 2008 By 3 Comments
Last year, a blog I read asked: Do you have an Evangelism Strategy for 2008? In the that article, the writer's specific action steps in his plan:Study and Read. Do you need books? Check out our books on evangelism page. Evangelism Journal. Make notes of quotes, books, and … [Read more...]
New Poll – How long have you been a Christian
December 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I've created a new poll this week that can be found in the side bar or right here.[poll id="3"] Since the poll feature is a new thing I'm trying out, I've tried to put it in the post here. Maybe it'll work. If you get this by RSS Feed, I don't know if you'll see the poll or can … [Read more...]
Grow from Witness to Evangelist
December 27, 2008 By 1 Comment
Most of my evangelism training occurs in mainline churches, where many people equate evangelism with Hospitality or Service Projects.Neither one is evangelism per se (For example see, Is Neighborhood Outreach Evangelism?)But there is a marked hesitancy to discuss your faith.That could … [Read more...]
Friday Finds Year End 2008
December 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Timmy Brister writes a great tip about networking and developing relationships, particularly about keeping a journal. Read Cultivating Contacts=============================Tim Schmoyer writes his reasons why he has "given up on outreach events."=============================How can … [Read more...]
A simple Conversation
December 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Sunday, our family took a taxi from our home to the location of our son's piano recital.The taxi driver was pretty talkative.Among other things he rejoiced that the price of gas has come down over 50% from a few months ago. He rejoiced that we were his last fare before going home to … [Read more...]
Conversations between Believers and Non-Believers
December 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I found a list of conversations between believers and non-believers in Acts (thanks to "A Forgotten Gospel” by Mark McGrath", see my review).The complete list comes from the book of Acts.2:14-40, Peter Preaching at Pentecost 3:11-26, Peter in Jerusalem 4:5-12, Peter speaking to Jewish … [Read more...]
Giving an Invitation to Follow Jesus
December 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
What is evangelistic preaching if not for an invitation to follow Christ?Can one really say that this particular form of evangelism is "complete" if we don't give an invitation to follow Christ, a space to give people a chance to respond to that invitation?This is the question on my mind … [Read more...]
What can your church do in 2009?
December 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
Take a look at this list. As you think through your 2009 goals as a church, use this checklist to help you plan your evangelism strategy.What can increase your focus on attention on evangelism/missions? What evangelism tools can cause you to think outside the box? What does your heart … [Read more...]
