Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
Bill Tenny-Brittain wrote an article entitled "The Stewardship of Friends" published in May/June 08 of NetResults.org magazine. It is excerpted from his book Hitchhiker’s Guide to Evangelism, available from Chalice Press in fall 2008. I had the chance to read Bill's book prior to … [Read more...]
Below is an article I wrote for a men's publication, coming out later in May.Mac and Susan (*) were new neighbors that moved into our cul-de-sac. A few days after the trucks left and friends stopped dropping by, my wife and I prepared some welcome cookies (fresh baked oatmeal raisin, still warm … [Read more...]
I attended Eric Hoey's (photo to right, link goes to Eric's Blog) workshop on Evangelism and Church growth at the Multi-Cultural Church Conference this past weekend in San Antonio.Among other things, Eric reminded our group about different styles of evangelism connected with your … [Read more...]
Do you want to see friends and family come to know Christ as Savior?Then review these suggestions taken from “Praying Your Friends to Christ.”Ask God to open their spiritual eyes (2 Cor. 4:4). Ask God to give them ears to hear (Matt. 13:15), Ask God to give them faith to believe … [Read more...]
Some churches play hard to get!Websites don't list any contact information Worship Service times are not on the telephone responder, Service hours are not on on a sign near the front door or on the road.Here is one low-cost idea that you can use to help advertise your church and raise … [Read more...]
I wrote the following essay to a friend while I was traveling to a friend's funeral two years ago. It covers several points around what is evangelism. Is it more than four points and a prayer?I've edited it slightly for time references and removed some personal matters, but thought I'd share … [Read more...]
I had the privilege this week of preaching at a church in Marietta Georgia.It was a church in the Pentecostal stream of the Body of Christ. It was ok with them my ordination is with the Presbyterian Church.I'm a Presbyterian that's been "tampered with," meaning I don't fit a … [Read more...]
I'm not the first to point this out, but I've heard the expression:"A rising tide lifts all boats."Perhaps you've heard it too. Perhaps it's a cliche that is beyond trendy.But, when one person is excited about evangelism, and doing it, sharing their experiences, and reflections, other … [Read more...]
Mark Driscoll on video explaining the various themes on the Emerging Church. I find this a helpful summary of the ongoing conversation and a fair critique of it.The Jolly blogger asks: “Why are church plants the most successful at reaching people and does my established church stand any chance … [Read more...]
How can you pray for the work of evangelism? Praying for yourself: Jimmy Kinnaird has developed a useful prayer acrostic called “BOLDNESS” to help you prayerfully prepare yourself. This is an awesome acronym and a helpful structure. Here are some things I pray for: To live a … [Read more...]
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