Evangelism (Pre-Conference Training)

Correcting myths about evangelism

What do you when you hear “evangelism”?feel

What do you think are the biggest obstacles?

NAMB — “Less than 30% of North Americans say a Christian has ever shared the gospel with them.”

Our thinking needs to be biblical

Rom. 10 — You gotta use your words

Worst quote ever + my definition of evangelism

Eph. 4/Acts 8:1 — “I’m not gifted!”

Philemon 6 — you won’t know how good it is til you give it away

15-second testimony

There was a time in my life where I was _____________ and _____________… …but Jesus saved me… and now I’m _____________ and _____________.

Break for lunch

Turn over to Cafe 1040

Thermometer questions

Luke 24 — this approach helps you if you’re worried about being “that guy”

Ask a question to…

Gauge receptivity

FIRE acronym —> gospel appointment

Could I tell you about how Jesus changed my life?

We should grab lunch some time and I’ll tell you about the campus ministry I’m involved with.

Do you have any experiences with spiritual things?

Hear their story

Did you grow up going to church or anything like that?

Would you consider yourself a spiritual person?

Who do you think Jesus is?

Share your story

Can I tell you about how Jesus changed my life?

Share the gospel

Can I tell you how he can change your life too?

Can I tell you the main point of what Christianity is all about?

Do you know what the gospel is?

Invite a response

If all this is true, is there any reason you shouldn’t give your life to Jesus today?

2 Kingdoms

Demonstrate

Share cards

Practice with a friend + invite a response