Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
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...]
Have you ever been "sandbagged" at a party where the organizer had a hidden agenda?To sandbag your Christmas party guests is to unexpectedly thrust your guests into a socially awkward or highly uncomfortable situation where they are unable to escape, metaphorically speaking. How we were … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
"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...]
You've probably seen it:An opening in a conversation when a non Christian expresses their spiritual insight, or opens up about some restlessness in their heart.Then well-meaning Christians become a one-way torrent of gospel information about what a person needs to believe and why other … [Read more...]
Without a doubt personal relationships are the most effective way to share the gospel in a meaningful way.I've had deeply personal conversations with strangers, and have led strangers to Christ.But those conversations were the results of months of spiritual preparation by their friends who … [Read more...]
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...]
Moving a conversation around to spiritual things can be the most difficult part of witnessing.We can talk freely with our friends about many subjects, but are at a loss when we want to bridge the gap between everyday life and the Lord.What does driving to work every morning or playing … [Read more...]
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