Evangelism

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We are ambassadors for Christ and believe it is our responsibility to share the Good News wherever we go. In fact, evangelism is more than our responsibility; it is our great privilege. As long as there is one person in the world who doesn't know Christ, our church will continue to reach out.

Below, you’ll find a table with some beginner, intermediate, and advanced next steps to help you grow in your evangelism. While you may need to challenge yourself to step up to the task, you also need to be realistic in your expectations, otherwise you might become discouraged and give up.  

So consider starting off with a crawl step—a target you can easily hit in the next thirty days. Then you can move on to a walk step—a tangible goal that will stretch you over the next sixty to ninety days. Finally, choose a run step—something that will require a leap of faith, but through the power of the Holy Spirit will bring you to a whole new level of spiritual maturity  

When you have selected the step(s) you want to take, we encourage you to share your decision with a trusted friend who can help you stay the course by praying for you and holding you accountable. Don’t try to do this alone. Isolation can lead to procrastination. But a loving friend can encourage you if you’re feeling discouraged and help you up if you fall down  

Below those next steps, you’ll find some resources like books, studies, and bonus suggestions to help you dig deeper.

Next Steps

Growth Area Crawl Walk Run
I feel personal responsibility to share my faith with those who don’t know Jesus. Participate in an evangelism study, like the ones listed below. Lead your small group through an evangelism curriculum. Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus.
I look for opportunities to build relationships with people who don’t know Jesus. Invite a neighbor who doesn’t know Jesus over for dinner. Host a gathering with your small group where you invite neighbors or friends who don’t know Jesus over for dinner, a time of fellowship, or a social event. Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus.
I regularly pray for those who don’t know Christ. Identify names of people who don’t know Jesus and pray daily for their salvation. Ask your small group for names of friends who don’t know Jesus and hold each other accountable to share your faith with them. Do a prayer walk through your neighborhood, where you walk the block praying for each neighbor and any specific needs they may have.
I am confident in my ability to share my faith. Write out your testimony and share it with a friend. Lead your small group through a study focused on evangelism. Volunteer for a local cross-cultural mission project.
My heart is full of passion to share the good news of the gospel with those who have never heard it. Do a prayer walk through your neighborhood. Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus. Volunteer for a local cross-cultural mission project.
I find that my relationship with Jesus comes up frequently in my conversations with those who don’t know him. Write out your testimony and share it with a friend. Lead your small group through a study focused on evangelism. Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus at work or in your neighborhood.
I am open to going anywhere God calls me, in whatever capacity, to share my faith. Pray for a group of people outside of your community who don’t know Jesus. Volunteer for a local cross-cultural mission project. Explore serving on a short-term mission trip.

Community Resources

  • Becoming a Contagious Christian by Mark Mittelberg and Lee Strobel
  • BLESS by Dave Ferguson
  • Multiply by Francis Chan
  • The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor by Mark Labberton

Suggestions

Be ready to care for the hungry or needy wherever you go.  

  • Carry gift certificates from your local grocery and department stores like Target or Wal-Mart to give on the spot to those who have need, without worrying about cash.
  • Carry the numbers for local shelters and food services with you so you can help the homeless.
  • Buy an extra hamburger or bagel and share it with someone who needs it 

BLESS Your Neighbor is a community initiative designed to inspire individuals and families to engage in acts of kindness and service within their neighborhoods. By encouraging simple, yet impactful gestures, such as lending a helping hand, sharing a meal, or offering a listening ear, we aim to foster connections and build a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and loved. Whether it's through organized events or spontaneous acts of generosity, we invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of those around us. Together, we can create a ripple effect of kindness that transforms our community, one neighbor at a time.

Look for opportunities to care for the needs of your community  

There are many community programs that help share the love of Jesus through meeting the needs of others.  

Look for ways to take your faith outside the walls of your church.

Set aside some time to volunteer at your local food bank with your family or small group.  

Make it a special day or evening out. Allow everyone to participate in the food delivery process.  

Go out for a meal or dessert afterwards and talk about how it felt to serve others.  

How was Jesus seen through your actions.

You may feel pressure when it comes to sharing Christ because you think you have to “sell” someone on Jesus. Sharing Christ can happen in many different ways.  

Take some time to explore your style. You could one of the books mentioned above, or attend a class at church.  

You may be more comfortable speaking directly to people about Jesus; or maybe it is easier for you to let it come up naturally in a conversation.  

Find your style and begin to share your faith with others.

Choose to go on a short-term mission trip.  

Through these missions trips you get a better understanding of other people’s need for Jesus, and a better understanding of the heart of God.  

Check out the short-term missions opportunities that are available at your church.

Often we can put too much pressure on ourselves to “convert” someone or have all the right answers.  

It is the Holy Spirit who converts, not us. All you have to do is talk about the Gospel (see Matthew 28:19, 20).  

Instead of counting the number of people you have led to Christ, start counting the number of conversations you have with others about Jesus.  

You may be shocked to find how easy it is to talk naturally about Jesus when you don’t pressure yourself to convert them.

Make it a point to pray specifically for people you know who don’t know Jesus.  

You may want to write their names on a bookmark in your Bible, or in a prayer journal.  

Set aside a regular time in your day to pray for them.

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