How to Mess Up a Christmas Party with Evangelism

How to fail at Christmas Party Evangelism

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...]

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

One to one faith conversation

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...]

How to kill spiritual thirst

How to crush spiritual thirst

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...]

How to talk about spiritual things with a friend

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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...]

Do I Need to Know My Spiritual Gifts before I do Evangelism?

Note: I'm in Black Mountain NC this week, doing some video taping on personal evangelism training, so this week will have some guest articles.Today's Guest Article is from Jeffrey Johnson, author of Got Style? Personality Based Evangelism, who recently did a blog book tour (see related links at … [Read more...]

Book Review: Evangelism in the New Testament

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"Offenses ought to be pardoned, for few offend willingly, but only as led by some excitement" -- Hegesippus, 300 BC. When a book on evangelism methodology starts with a quote about pardoning offences, I wonder why the author feels the need to start there with his reader.I finished reading … [Read more...]

Contextualizing the Gospel Crossculturally

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Being cross cultural missionaries, I run into a clash of worldviews.Likewise, teaching in a missions institute on worldviews, I seek to offer explanations and suggest strategies to contextualize the gospel.We may not see it a lot in the US, but a common worldview I encounter when I minister … [Read more...]

Pray for Revival

Here is a list help you pray for revival in the church and the further advancement of God's kingdom.Paul exhorted the Christians in Ephesus to: "...pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints … [Read more...]