Evangelism

How to Leverage Existing Ministries for Outreach

“You could launch new outreach ministries without removing any existing ministries, increasing your budget or adding staff.”

Charlie Dates: The Indestructible Power of the Gospel

Jesus lived 33 years, walking on water as it recognized its creator King and became a solid. He turned water into wine. He welcomed sinners and the marginalized into his company. And then, he died—that is, until death died. Until sin apologized. Until the earth rocked and reeled like a drunken man. Until the sun could no longer stand seeing its own creator crucified to a tree, so it pulled the shade across the noonday. They laid him in a borrowed tomb, but early Sunday morning, before the sun got up, the Son pulled one foot out of eternity, stepped back into time, and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matt. 28:18).

How the Gospel Confronts Culture

The message of Christ’s redemptive love and free gift of forgiveness for all has been the force behind centuries of social change.

When Truth Is Not Popular

Billy Graham received criticism throughout his life simply for telling the truth. But we need truth more than ever.

4 Ways to Spread the Gospel

Believing the gospel comes with an obligation to the gospel.

What’s Your Personal Approach to Evangelism?

My wife’s style was more relational. She built relationships over time and introduced Jesus to people more slowly. When she went to the shopping mall, she didn’t evangelize. She shopped. But I also noticed that she had engaged many of her co-workers in Gospel conversations over time.

How to Reach a Culture Not Interested in the Gospel

The key to gaining a hearing in our culture

Try This!: 100 Outreach Ideas for the Post-Pandemic Church

Invite kids to come to church one weeknight to learn more about the Bible by playing with LEGOs.

How Many Lost Sheep?

One lost sheep mattered to Ahmed. One lost sheep matters to Jesus. One lost sheep should matter to us.

7 Reasons Evangelism Has Declined in the Church

Why have we lost our evangelistic vigor in the last couple decades?

Sharing the Gospel Helps Teens Grow in Their Faith

From early on, my son and daughter were equipped to share the Gospel. Articulating it consistently has helped them improve their communication skills as they interact with others.