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A Letter of Hope for Sinners and Saints
This blog contrasts sinners and saints, highlighting that everyone falls short of God’s standards, but faith in Christ brings forgiveness and redemption. It addresses the disappointment when Christian leaders fail, reminding readers to focus on Jesus, the unchanging source of hope and salvation. The article encourages prayer for church leaders and invites non-Christians to explore faith in Christ.
Criticizing the Messengers Can Impede the Message
This blog explores the importance of guarding our words and attitudes when discussing preachers, especially in front of non-Christians. Reflecting on a personal encounter, it offers practical principles for examining our motives, heart, and words to ensure we uplift rather than hinder others in their spiritual journey.
Get Good with Telling
Discover how a solo birthday dinner led to a profound reflection on sharing the gospel. Learn three key steps—knowing your why, getting training, and practicing—on how to confidently and effectively share your faith with others, inspired by a personal encounter with God’s grace.
Responding to Unbelievers Who Struggle as They Observe Fallen Church Leaders
Few things bother a non-Christian more than when a believer’s lips say one thing and his life says another. Witnessing to an unbeliever who has observed such a contradiction can be difficult. So how do you respond? Bearing several principles in mind can determine if that hypocritical believer becomes a barrier or a bridge to sharing the gospel.
I Just Need to Live the Christian Life in Evangelizing the Lost, Is That Enough?
It is important to live a life around unbelievers that commends the Savior to them. But that is not enough! They need to hear the greatest message they have ever heard – Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead.
Evangelism Misconceptions: “I’m Responsible if Someone Says ‘No’ to the Gospel”
Discover the truth about evangelism misconceptions and learn why you’re not responsible if someone says “No” to the gospel. Explore personal experiences, biblical reasons, and key lessons to help you understand that your role is to share the message, not to convert. Embrace your evangelistic journey with confidence and leave the results to God.
When Your Fear of Others Keeps You from Sharing with Others
Struggling with the fear of sharing your faith? Learn how “the fear of man” can trap believers and how trusting in God can help you overcome this obstacle, allowing you to share the gospel confidently and lovingly.
Confronting the Fear of Rejection
This blog offers practical and biblical insights for sharing the gospel fearlessly. Learn how to handle rejection, stay faithful to God’s message, and cultivate boldness through four actionable steps. Overcome fear and continue your evangelism with confidence.
How to Be “For Culture” Without Being “Of Culture”
Discover how Christians can navigate the balance between being “sent” and “sanctified” in the world. Explore principles from Jesus’s prayer in John 17:15-20 and practical steps for engaging with culture while maintaining a Christ-like holiness.
Further Reading
How Our Worldview Impacts Our Witness
Discover how our worldview shapes our approach to sharing the gospel through contrasting perspectives and explore the profound implications for evangelism. Gain valuable perspective on the importance of aligning our convictions with our actions for a compelling witness to the transformative power of faith.
3 Important Steps to Cultivate a Child’s Heart for Christ
Discover the profound impact of a grandfather’s love and influence on a journey to faith. Delve into the invaluable gifts of undivided attention, unconditional love, and an uncomplicated gospel, shaping a legacy that spans generations. Explore how cultivating hearts can pave the way for receiving God’s gift of salvation.
How to Share Your Faith in College
There are many challenges faced by Christian college students when discussing matters of faith with their peers. Drawing from the Book of Colossians, this blog highlights three essential components for effective evangelism on the college campus.
Igniting Your Witness to Clients Through Prayer: The ACTS Model
Prayer is a vital part of the ministry of a pregnancy center. Just as it is crucial for a soldier to stay in constant contact with their...
10 Online Resources to Help You Defend Your Faith
Discover ten valuable online resources aimed at strengthening believers’ ability to defend orthodox Christian beliefs in the face of challenging questions. These resources provide a diverse array of tools and materials to aid believers in engaging with skeptics authentically and confidently.
Dealing with Rabbit Trails in Gospel Conversations
When sharing the gospel, you will often encounter individuals who divert conversations with random questions and objections. In this blog you will learn valuable insights on navigating rabbit trails, prompting thoughtful reflection, and ultimately trusting God to use each conversation for His glory.
Back to the Basics of Evangelism
In getting back to the basics of explaining salvation to an unbeliever, we must clearly explain the message of Salvation. Explore the truths that form the foundation of salvation, guiding you to effectively communicate the life-transforming message of Christ.
An Often Overlooked Way to Celebrate “The Sanctity of Human Life”
Over the years, many have adopted the whole month of January as Sanctity of Life month to do just what President Reagan hoped, reflect on the blessing and responsibility that we must protect and care for the lives and freedoms of unborn children. Whether you work in a pregnancy center or are an advocate for life in your community, it’s important to have a biblical perspective on the Sanctity of Human life.
Are We Making Evangelism Too Hard?
Many of us have been encouraged or taught to approach evangelism as a point-by-point monologue. Often though, we simply want to share our experience with Jesus and invite someone else to experience Him too. Learn the importance of sharing the gospel in your own words which can fosters a more authentic and enjoyable evangelistic experience.
Igniting Your Witness Through Prayer: The ACTS Model
Learn how to use the ACTS model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) as a structured approach to prayer. Each letter not only helps deepen your relationship with the Lord but it also enhances your outreach and evangelism, providing a valuable guide to enriching spiritual growth and confidently sharing your faith.
Why Evangelism Resolutions Fail
Have you experienced what seems like failure in your New Years resolution to share your faith? Delve into the importance of having rhythms with God and others before you dive into “evangelistic supplements”. Discover how consistent prayer and meditation on God’s word form the basis of a natural evangelistic mindset.
Don’t Let Christmas Crowd Out Christ
Here are three “pitfalls” that believers can fall into during the holiday season, why they hinder us from participating in Christ’s mission, and how to avoid them altogether.
A Missing Ingredient for Effective Evangelism: Proactive Prayer
There is one key ingredient when sharing our faith that many neglect. It is what I refer to as “proactive prayer” and it can make a huge difference in the way we view evangelism and the way we experience co-laboring with God in His harvest. Here are three ways proactive prayer can bolster your evangelism.
Four Ways Bible Study Changes Evangelism
Nowhere in Scripture is there a verse that encourages us to simply read the Bible, instead it encourages us to meditate on it. Meditate has the idea that we keep thinking and rethinking what we have learned as we study the Bible. If we thoroughly digest the Word as we study the bible, will it have an impact our outreach to our world that is so in need of a Savior?
Live Training for Pregnancy Centers
The staff and volunteers of faith-based pregnancy centers are on the frontlines. They encounter vulnerable people who need the Savior. In response, EvanTell has offered online evangelism training to pregnancy centers for well over a decade and now have had the honor of hosting an in-person training for a PRC.
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