A Word to the Wise: Evangelism for Everybody
My mentor in the ministry, Matt Queen, has a simple evangelism strategy that anyone can do, which begins by asking, “Has anyone told you God loves you today?” Inevitably, the answer is no, at which point you can ask to be the first and say, “God loves you so much that He sent His one and only Son to live a perfect life for you, die a sacrificial death for you, rise victoriously for you, and save you if you turn to Him in faith. Would you like to hear more about that today?” If they do, go for it. If not, you leave them with a gospel tract, information about your church, or even your contact information if they have questions later.
I began sharing that strategy from the pulpit and during other teaching opportunities, and our people got after it. In fact, during Easter, one of our members went to the grocery store next to the church and asked the cashier if anyone had told her God loves her, and the cashier said, “Actually, yes! Someone from that church (she pointed toward our building) was just here and told me, and I plan on coming this Sunday.” Story after story started coming in, and fast. I’d often share some of them from the pulpit with encouragement to keep up the good work.
By the end of the year, we were averaging almost 400 people in gathered worship and had seen over 80 decisions of some kind. Now, instead of starting with a handful of folks committing to a big training and weekly visitation, we have hundreds of folks taking the gospel with them as they go, wherever they go, and God is blessing their faithfulness abundantly.
Matt Henslee, Pastor, Plymouth Park Baptist Church, Irving, TX, Baptist Press, 2.13.25, Evangelism for Everybody, https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/bptoolbox/evangelism-for-everybody/
My mentor in the ministry, Matt Queen, has a simple evangelism strategy that anyone can do, which begins by asking, “Has anyone told you God loves you today?” Inevitably, the answer is no, at which point you can ask to be the first and say, “God loves you so much that He sent His one and only Son to live a perfect life for you, die a sacrificial death for you, rise victoriously for you, and save you if you turn to Him in faith. Would you like to hear more about that today?” If they do, go for it. If not, you leave them with a gospel tract, information about your church, or even your contact information if they have questions later.
I began sharing that strategy from the pulpit and during other teaching opportunities, and our people got after it. In fact, during Easter, one of our members went to the grocery store next to the church and asked the cashier if anyone had told her God loves her, and the cashier said, “Actually, yes! Someone from that church (she pointed toward our building) was just here and told me, and I plan on coming this Sunday.” Story after story started coming in, and fast. I’d often share some of them from the pulpit with encouragement to keep up the good work.
By the end of the year, we were averaging almost 400 people in gathered worship and had seen over 80 decisions of some kind. Now, instead of starting with a handful of folks committing to a big training and weekly visitation, we have hundreds of folks taking the gospel with them as they go, wherever they go, and God is blessing their faithfulness abundantly.
Matt Henslee, Pastor, Plymouth Park Baptist Church, Irving, TX, Baptist Press, 2.13.25, Evangelism for Everybody, https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/bptoolbox/evangelism-for-everybody/
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
1. Iorg Addresses Sexual Abuse, Financial Realities in Report to Executive Committee
2. Wrap-Up: SBC Executive Committee Proposes Plan for Budget Woes
3. A Great Decision Without Vigorous Execution Might As Well Be a Lousy Decision (Admired Leadership Field Notes)
4. Update: Send Relief Leadership Change, NGO Collaborators (The Baptist Paper)
Thank you for reading my blog. I hope it is helpful to you.
Please share it or certain articles that you believe would bless your Pastors.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
1. Iorg Addresses Sexual Abuse, Financial Realities in Report to Executive Committee
2. Wrap-Up: SBC Executive Committee Proposes Plan for Budget Woes
3. A Great Decision Without Vigorous Execution Might As Well Be a Lousy Decision (Admired Leadership Field Notes)
4. Update: Send Relief Leadership Change, NGO Collaborators (The Baptist Paper)
Thank you for reading my blog. I hope it is helpful to you.
Please share it or certain articles that you believe would bless your Pastors.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
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