Evangelism Training in the Local Church

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Many churches (particularly in mainline traditions) ask me about evangelism training.Are there good programs available? What program do you recommend? How do I as a pastor train my church to do evangelism? What resources are good for us?The best form of personal evangelism training is … [Read more...]

Friday Finds

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Servant Evangelism Steve Sjogren, in Scattering, Watering, and then...Waiting reminds us about how the role of the evangelist: Jesus said that the Holy Spirit is like the wind – he (not IT – please, never refer to the Holy Spirit as “it” – that is incredibly offensive to him) is not one … [Read more...]

God — The Evangelist

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We can't cause, create, nor bring results in evangelism.Evangelism is ultimately a spiritual activity, and the fruit (i.e., a disciple) of our work is truly God's doing.We can weep for the lost, or labor in prayer, but salvation is truly a gift from God.We can share our faith, engage in … [Read more...]

20 Fears about Personal Evangelism

Evangelism, at least in my circles of influence, seems to be a dreaded word. At its mention, some people feel queasy, the hairs stand on the back of their neck, people want to secretly leave the room.On the opening night of our Listening Evangelism Conferences, one participant in Michigan simply … [Read more...]

15 ways to Keep your Evangelism Passion High

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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...]

What is an Evangelist?

A divine appointment? I was caught off guard.I was in class, describing my ideal job.I would be a full time evangelist, working with churches to implement evangelism programs, conduct live  Evangelism Training Seminars and Workshops  in a local church to keep evangelism fires hot, and … [Read more...]