All tagged evangelism
When people see me, do they just see a better-than-average person? Or do they see me acting in the world around me in the same way Jesus would act? Do my moral and ethical standards match his? Do I treat all people the same way he did? The answers to these questions will determine how effective I am as an evangelist.
In order to evangelize in a way that is responsive to our communities, we need to place ourselves in the role of learners, entering into a two-way dialogue. We need to practice both observation and active listening. We need to listen without judgement as we seek to understand what others are saying, feeling, and doing.
Take the opportunity. Tell the good news. Keep the main thing the main thing. Jesus died for our sins, he was buried, and God raised him from the dead. Ask God to keep you focused on the message. Ask to keep on task. Ask God to remind you of what you ought to do.
So share good news! Do it whenever you have the opportunity. And trust God to be at work in people’s hearts and lives, including your own.
Why does my ministry exist? This might seem like an overly simple question, but I think it isn’t just valid but essential. What role does my ministry play in the Kingdom of God?
When the church fails in its efforts to preach the gospel and make disciples for Christ, it is because it rushes—because it does not wait sufficiently.
I’m no Bible scholar and don’t pretend to add much to what has already been said about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. But as I read these scriptures through my communication-evangelist eyes, I can’t help but see a beautiful picture of what a believer is.
In short, decide what matters to your church. Then do what it takes to further that approach.
Sometimes the shark jumps into the boat. You may be the one they call for help. Be ready to share the hope we find in Jesus.
Reaching the lost takes different forms. They are all important. Our task is to help everyone to come into the light of Jesus. And stay there.
Until folk see and experience the countercultural power of true Christian community and begin to ask, “What does this mean?,” they will not be asking the next question, “What shall we do?”
Many of us talk to churches about how to rethink our approach coming out of the pandemic. This is a chance to do things differently.
Because of your protection, I sing. I stay close to you; your right hand supports me.
I now know (with all my heart) that I am deeply loved. Not because I have minimized my sin and helped others manage theirs, but simply because I exist.
I have often said that I think we are on the verge of the next big evangelistic revival. Here are the five things that will help it to happen.
As the year comes to a close, I’d like to recommend six brand new books that you might find particularly helpful as you pursue God’s preferred future in 2021.
The pandemic has given Christians a great opportunity to share their faith. But if I were Satan, here are five things I would do to be sure the church fumbles this opportunity.
What you need is to be committed to the truth of God’s word and walk alongside those who need someone steady to lean on.
In our day, it’s very easy to stand behind a computer and think that’s ministry. Of course that’s part of it, but when that’s all we do, I think there’s a problem.
How exactly do you equip someone? A good place to start is to study how Jesus equipped his followers.
