Fueling the Fire

What do I do if someone is ready to follow Jesus?

Share verses about counting the cost

Luke 14:26-33

Mark 8:34-36

Share verses about baptism

Mark 16:16

Acts 2:38

Acts 22:16

Romans 6:3-4

Galatians 3:27

Pray

What if they aren’t ready to follow Jesus?

I tend to follow this progression…

Share your testimony

Share the gospel

Invite to church/Bible study

Sunday worship

“8 Things” Bible study

Gospel of John reading + small group invite

Get help with difficult objections

Pray

How do I maintain my evangelistic fervor?

Daily prayer alarm — When/what verse will you pray?

Weekly people map update — When will you review your people map?

Like-minded community — Who else has a heart for the lost that you can pray with?

Other spiritual habits — What other disciplines are important for you to maintain?

Encouragement

Matthew 19:26 — With God all things are possible!