Podcast: Christmas Outreach to the Community

Outreach Table for Christmas Church Marketing

Listen in as one church tells the story of getting their Christmas events out to a few thousand people during a town Christmas event.I interview Kevin Cunningham, outreach pastor of a church in Nashua New Hampshire, a town of about 80,000. Christmas OutreachEach year on the Saturday after … [Read more...]

Christmas Party Icebreaker to Start Spiritual Conversations

Christmas Party Icebreaker

Here is a sample Christmas Party ice breaker and conversational guide that is similar to the one found on page 38 of Christmas Party Games from Creative Youth Ideas.You can use this icebreaker as a Christmas party game for adults, for youth, and for kids.You can probably find this party game … [Read more...]

Do you make these 3 personal evangelism mistakes?

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Evangelism is a spiritual work.When we make it a human work, wefeel pressure to get a decision. feel unprepared to handle every possible objection. feel insecure in presenting what we personally know about Jesus.Rather, Evangelism is the work of the Holy Spirit.  But even with that … [Read more...]

Salt and Light in a Very Dark Place

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What is it like to be a Christian believer in a very difficult spiritually dark setting?If you worked for a spiritually bankrupt employer, would you leave?Or would you remain and be a witness?It's an interesting question.In first kings 18:3-4, we find a believer in such a … [Read more...]

7 Axioms of Personal Evangelism

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Earlier in October of 2011 I taught a class to pastors in the only seminary in Barquisimeto Venezuela.The Wesleyan Seminary of Venezuela (founded by a United Methodist Church in Georgia) has established a ministry school in the central Venezuelan city of Barquismeto.It provides continuing … [Read more...]

5 ways to tell your stories of God’s activity

Story Telling as Testimony

Stories capture the heart and mind like nothing else can.People listen to operas, watch movies, read novels, and attend plays to get lost in the story.  My son played Pinocchio in the school play (he's in the red hat). Personal God Stories as Testimony In our team meeting last night, we spoke … [Read more...]

5 Great Spiritual Conversation Questions

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What are some conversational starter questions that might lead to deep spiritual discussions?Here are 5 as written out in Organic Outreach for Ordinary People: Sharing Good News NaturallyThe following is directly quoted from page 190.Here are some questions that could move your … [Read more...]

Sharing your faith with no results

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Why do some people express great interest in the gospel of Jesus Christ, yet they never cross the line of faith and discipleship?Perhaps you've spent time sharing your faith (maybe a few years) byDeveloping authentic relationships with non-believers Faith sharing conversations over … [Read more...]

How to be ready to share your faith

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Have you ever been put on the spot with regards to an evangelistic moment?Imagine, you are at the beach with a friend, talking about life.The rhythm of the crashing waves, the cry of seagulls, and the breeze creates a relaxing setting where the the conversation takes a deeply spiritual … [Read more...]

Sharing Faith With Your Friends

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"How do you find forgiveness?"This was a question my neighbor asks while we visit at the poolside on a spring day.While our kids are splashing, shouting, screaming, laughing and diving into the water, my friend talks with me about deep issues of the heart.How did we get to this … [Read more...]