The USA Today recently wrote a great article: Where is Christ in Christmas? It has the typical complaints over "Merry Christmas" vs. "Happy Holidays."Focus on the Family put out a video about throwing away catalogs that don't wish you a Merry Christmas. Merry Tossmas My own experience Even … [Read more...]
Published again in Net Results
December 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I learned that How to Make Church Visitor Welcome Packets has been updated and published in the Jan/Feb 2009 edition of Net Results Magazine which is a digital magazine, available via subscription at www.netresults.org It is one of the most popular articles on this website for 2008 (in fact for all … [Read more...]
Your book is Relevant for the UK too
December 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Chris Walker's "How to Welcome Church Visitors" is as relevant for the UK scene as it is for the USA. He invites us to strike the right balance between people's need for personal space and their need to feel welcomed; asks what impression we give through the way we care for our premises; and … [Read more...]
A Forgotten Gospel
December 18, 2008 By 1 Comment
I recently picked up a brief book entitled "A Forgotten Gospel" by Mark McGrath. It's an easy read but it will also challenge every gospel script outline that you have learned.I liked the basic premise of the book: an analysis of every conversation in Acts between a believer and a … [Read more...]
2009 Presbyterian Big Tent Conference
December 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Big Tent, an unprecedented gathering of Presbyterians (PC USA) for ten national conferences and convocations under one roof will take place Atlanta, Georgia, June 11-13, 2009. Registration for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Big Tent will open in January of 2009. Early … [Read more...]
November Book Sales
December 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I try to earn a little affiliate income from this website by featuring books and then providing links to the product on Amazon.com.Sometimes, people order additional stuff during the same visit. Think of it as a tip jar.How to Welcome Church Visitors, instantly downloadable. My … [Read more...]
Pray First then Watch
December 16, 2008 By 1 Comment
I truly believe that prayer opens doors. One of the principles that I put forth in my Fear Free Evangelism Seminar is that when you pray, stuff happens. Conversations appear. You don't have to force a conversation. Conversations about faith simply show up. The challenge is then how … [Read more...]
Evangelism Fear Poll Results
December 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I've started a little feature that I expect will grow. There is a little poll on the sidebar that you can answer with two clicks of the mouse. This first one was a really small sample of readers. These are not meant to be scientific polls by any means. Here are the results of our first … [Read more...]
Video Illustration of the Bridge Diagram
December 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I found an illustrated verison of the Bridge Illustration. Useful animation and full of Scripture. For more information on the Bridge Diagram, see Discussing the Bridge Illustration to see how I adapted this for a youth audience. … [Read more...]
Starting a New Evangelism Committee?
December 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A reader recently submitted submitted a question via Ask Evangelism Coach section. Recently my church has formed an evangelism outreach group. The group consists of two members and myself. I am leading the evangelism ministry but am new to this and although my drive and desire is strong...I'm not … [Read more...]
