This Trend Might Be Hampering Gospel Activity
I often say that the most difficult part of evangelism is not learning what to say but showing up to say something. When evangelism participation seems to be lacking from our congregations, it can be...
View ArticleWhat Should We Do When Faithful Hearts Resist Evangelism?
“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”Matthew 12:34 With hearts brimming with praise and thanksgiving for what Christ has done, our mouths sing, confess, and proclaim his name. Faith...
View ArticleTop 3 Lessons I Have Learned About Outreach in 2022
While conducting evangelism training throughout the U.S., I have learned and observed three lessons that are having an impact on congregations in this post-pandemic world. Lesson #1: Believe there is...
View ArticleEvangelism Seen Through a Different Lens
Many people require prescription glasses or contact lenses to see ahead of us or glasses to read what is in front of us. To grasp the biblical definitions of evangelism, it’s helpful to put on God’s...
View ArticleFalse Expectations Can Keep Us Silent
Jesus startled Peter when he said, “Get behind me, Satan.” (Matt. 16:23a) Peter’s false expectations for Jesus was not according to God’s will. The people of Israel were expecting a Messiah but for all...
View ArticleSafely Investing Love for the Sake of the Gospel
Many people are ready for a new start, a reboot, and a good-bye wave to a tumultuous 2022. And it seems they are more prone than ever to invest themselves into things that matter.There is a popular...
View ArticleBuilding an Audience to Hear the Word
It takes time to build an audience. In this noisy world, people will go to great lengths to gain attention. Think of TikTok and reality TV shows. Headlines use hyperbole and tiresome click-bait infuses...
View ArticleAre you practicing heaven banning?
There is a fascinating fictional term introduced in 2022 called “heaven banning.” It describes how AI will infiltrate online forums and eliminate internet trolls who seek to spoil social networks. The...
View ArticleUsing Metrics That Matter in Evangelism
We live in a society that is obsessed with metrics. It can be frustrating when our rational mind is drawn to track things and uses numbers to gauge quality or success. Metrics are routinely used in our...
View ArticleCONFRONTING EVIL IN EVANGELISM
There are misperceptions about evangelism that cause people to refrain from proclaiming the gospel. A fear for many Christians is people providing a poor response. This can happen, but most people will...
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