At a recent teaching session at YWAM Panama, the students gave the following list of answers: Obedience to the Great Commission If you have something so awesome, why not share it? God gave us a compassion on the lost. Hell. Pastor says so Fill the pews. Obedience Selfish not … [Read more...]
8 Barriers to Effective Evangelism Communication
October 15, 2007 By 9 Comments
A few years ago, I listened to a talk given by Mark Mittelberg, who was on the staff with Willow Creek at the time.It was titled "Sharpening Your Evangelistic Edge."Below are 8 barriers to effective communication that Mr. Mittleberg shared. If you have others to add, I'd love to hear … [Read more...]
Hospitality Series
October 3, 2007 By 5 Comments
From the traffic reports on this site, the 2007 Series on Hospitality has been the most searched after material.I've complied the entire series here.Back to Basics in Church Evangelism Hospitality is a piece of evangelism What’s your sign? (Do your signs help or hinder?) Poor Word … [Read more...]
Evangelism oozing from our pores
May 17, 2007 By 2 Comments
Why should Christians do evangelism? What are our motives?When asked, most Christians quickly reply: “It’s the Great Commission, Jesus tells us to.” And many times, well meaning preachers and teachers hammer this home so hard that people feel guilty for not doing enough evangelism, for not … [Read more...]
Getting Emotionally Worked Up
April 7, 2007 By 5 Comments
Paul visits AthensIn Acts 17:16, Paul is waiting around Athens, waiting for his friends to arrive, passing time doing the tourism thing.He notices alltheir idols, the architecture, the statues, smells and sounds of the city.I can imagine the awe he felt at the architecture, … [Read more...]
Marriage and Evangelism Run together . . . . Go figure!
January 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Some friends of mine were married over the weekend.The preacher made a point that for Christians, a marriage is the opportunity for man and woman to discoversome of mystery of God, how marriage can be a revelation of God Himself, where male and female come together as one yet maintain … [Read more...]
Beyond the Great Commission
January 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
A question has been stirring in my heart for a long time."What is the fuel for evangelism?"What motivates me to share my faith on a consistent basis?How do I find the "overflow of my heart" that propels my mouth to speak?It has to be more than just obeying a command to "go."I can … [Read more...]
