Evangelism

A home that is actively sharing Jesus with others is a faith-filled home that is attractive to teenage children. Evangelism is a fruit of a healthy Christian. Hence the following post: I recently heard this helpful conversation flow which comes from Becky Pippert author of the classic book on evangelism, Out of the Saltshaker. I think it might be helpful for all of us Atheist: I don’t believe in God. I’m an atheist. Christian: Well isn’t that kind of crazy to say that you have searched exhaustively high and low and proven there is no God? Don’t you mean you are…

  In Evangelism for the Tongue-Tied, I talk about how asking good questions is a way to a deeper conversation. Don Whitney recommends a question I have also used a number of times. Ask the Lord to help you use it in the next few days. Over and over I’ve seen one simple question open people’s hearts to hear the gospel. Until I asked this question, they showed no interest in spiritual matters. But then after six words—only seventeen letters in English—I’ve seen people suddenly begin to weep and their resistance fall. The question is, “How can I pray for you?” This may…

The Christmas season gives us all sorts of opportunities to interact with those who don’t know Christ. There are Christmas parties for fellow workers. And holiday gatherings with distant relatives. But often we don’t know how to bring up the topic of Christ or spiritual things. And we are afraid of saying the wrong thing. That’s the whole purpose of Evangelism for the Tongue-Tied. But today’s post is a Throw Back Thursday Post to point out Twelve Evangelistic Questions that can open a conversation to spiritual things. Think of these questions as tools in your toolbox. Of particular benefit around…

Tony Merida of Imago Dei Church has presented the 555 mission to his church. In short, he is challenging his church find 5 people in 5 networks 1. Your Family Network – Your extended family 2. Your Vocational Network – The people you work with 3. Your Business Network – Where you shop 4. Your Neighbor Network – Those who live close to you 5. Your Relational Network – Other nonChristian friends you have through things like recreation And with those people in mind start aiming toward these five tasks. 1. Pray for them. 2. Serve them. 3. Give Gospel…

J.D. Greear provides 26 great ways to provoke our coworkers. Not to provoke them to anger but to provoke a question about why we live differently a la 1 Peter 3:15 – Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. He has a number of ways to shine at work including: – Not gossiping but speaking with thanksgiving. – Make a prayer list for the people in your office and their families. When appropriate ask, “How can I pray for you.” – Take the dirty jobs…