Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
I've been noodling more about "developing an evangelism strategy in the local church." It seems to me there are three main spokes to this wheel.I'd like to know what you would add.The actual ministry expressions or measurable results of these things will vary, but these three seem to be … [Read more...]
I was searching through my files the other day and found this handout. I quote it as is with attribution.1. Pray Launching evangelism in your congregation is not about techniques or right practices.Evangelism is about God working through you and your congregation to become vibrant … [Read more...]
Not to long ago, I spoke at a Missions Congress on Cross Cultural Missions.The event was awesome and I shared the stage with expositors from Costa Rica and Honduras.The organizers wanted me to share on the theme of “Reaching my city for Christ.” Reaching my City for Christ For two to … [Read more...]
What is the gospel? An ex-Christian friend of mine turned to me and said“Chris, what is the gospel?”Excitement bubbled up within me. I’m an evangelist and this conversation was near and dear to my heart. However, I got too excited.The end result was confusing half thoughts, … [Read more...]
Small groups are a great place to find help and encouragement in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.I propose one accountability group as an Evangelism Training Small Group.Here is a sample 6 week group. Week OneRead together Mt. 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8. Use a flip chart or poster paper to … [Read more...]
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...]
I and one of my co-teachers just finished the The Evangelism Dunamis track in Mt. Vernon Washington, about 2 hours north of Seattle. One of the joys I get in my travels as an evangelism trainer is meeting new people all over the country. Pastors from various denominations and gifted lay … [Read more...]
In just a few weeks, I am scheduled to go to Victory Bible Camp in Palmer Alaska to help facilitate a workshop on personal evangelism, as part of the Dunamis Course series for Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International (www.prmi.org).The Evangelism Dunamis in the Power of the Holy Spirit … [Read more...]
Thursday May 29, 2008, 9 PM Eastern.Find Confidence to Share your Faithin the Ordinary Routine of life Space is limited.This has expired.See full details for the seminar:We’ll tackle questions like:Do I have to be brave? How can I share my faith without … [Read more...]
The next series of posts will look at a few of the scripts I have used.My default setting is the Bridge Illustration.The Bridge Illustration is the one that I use the most often. When I was a youth pastor, reviewed with my teenagers at least once every three months. No one left our youth … [Read more...]
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