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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.
How to Overcome Fears of conflict in Evangelism
Many believers do what many people do when it comes to conflict or hard conversations, we try to avoid it altogether. However, Jesus commanded those who follow Him to, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to all creation” Mark 16:15. How do those of us who are “conflict-avoidant” obey Christ’s command to share the gospel? Read on to find out.
Finding Freedom from the Fear of Man
Dive deep into the heart of evangelism by uncovering the root cause behind common evangelism fears and discover the transformative power of God’s sovereignty.
Three Lies that Keep us From Sharing the Gospel
Satan is always a liar. He lies with purpose. He lies to harm us through intimidation, temptation, deception, and more. He is actively lying to us as we seek to share the gospel. Here are three commons lies of Satan.
4 Key Steps to Loving Your Neighbors in an Isolated Culture
Mark 12:31 calls us to love our neighbors, but this can be downright challenging in our culture where it is difficult to even get to know your neighbors. How do you love your neighbors in such a culture of isolation? Read more to find out!
Service: The Door to Evangelism
We often must ask ourselves the question, “What might I do that would demonstrate my desire to be like the Savior and bring many opportunities to share the gospel?” The answer is a one simple word. . .
Reaching Your City for Christ through Service
The fact that churches and cities are inseparable in Scripture lets us know that cities should be important to us as well. But where do we start when reaching our cities for Christ?
Further Reading
How will God use You this Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving will look a little different for many this year. However you gather, it is a blessing to be with loved ones. But a question we often overlook is, “How does God want to use me this Thanksgiving to reach others for Him?” Here are some great reasons to ask that questions this year.
Tips for Sharing the Gospel with Relatives over the Holidays
How do you share your faith with family members over the holidays who are reluctant to hear the gospel? We share several tips in this blog.
Evangelism Dos and Don’ts This Election Season
Election season is upon us, and with it comes one of the few times when people are open to talk two socially taboo subjects – politics and religion. But there are some pitfalls to watch for – we cover the dos and don’ts here.
God’s Rule and Our Role: Election 2020
What a comfort to know that the God who is in control, who knows the beginning from the end, is Commander in Chief. He is not on the throne of the United States, but on the throne of the universe – and He will be during the U.S. elections and long after the last election in history takes place. However, we have a role to play – see five things we must consider during and after the U.S. elections.
Bold Faith in a Broken World
What does it take to have bold faith in our broken world? The Bible gives us a clear blueprint in Hebrews 11. Here’s how to follow it to embolden your faith.
Making the Gospel Priority One in Our Churches
God has designed His church to grow through the proclamation and sharing of the gospel. But what does it cost to make the gospel a priority in our churches today – and more importantly, how do we make it happen?
Living Gospel-first Among Our Neighbors
Does the value of our time and activities outweigh the value of living out the gospel among the people and neighbors in our lives? Here’s how we can make the gospel more of a priority in our sphere of influence.
When Loss is Gain | A Missionary Shares Her Story
Emily Foreman faced incredible loss for the sake of the gospel on the mission field. But it’s what was gained that makes her story so memorable. Here, she shares her story in addition to her thoughts on what it looks like to live out “the gospel at all costs.” Read our full interview with her.
The Comfort that Covers Anxiety
We live in an anxiety-driven world. While we often crave calm in the midst of this chaos, we also often forget that the only lasting source of calm is found in the promises of the gospel.
How to Mourn in the Light of the Gospel
When the Bible speaks of believers and the subject of death makes the point that when a believer dies, we do not sorrow “as others who have no hope.” (I Thessalonians 4:13) What does that mean, what about the death of an unbeliever, and why is the gospel such a comfort in the midst of mourning? Read the full blog to learn the answers.
Rediscovering Gospel Comfort in the Face of Trials
Whatever we go through in life, God does not practice social distancing. He is right there with us, arms around us. We are snuggled in His care. Here are several ways we can find comfort in the gospel in the midst of affliction.
How the Gospel Brings Comfort Amidst Chaos
How do we find comfort in times of chaos? While we may find temporary comfort in the things of this world, only the gospel can provide ultimate and lasting comfort in times of distress. Here a few points to help you keep yourself gospel-focused in these trying times.
Why We Must Have a Substitute
Some ask if God could have provided another way – but when we look at Scripture, it becomes clear that substitution is the only way – and Christ is the only possible deliverer. Here’s how to explain it to others.
A Story of Substitution
We need substitution. But not just any substitution will do. Physical substitution is not enough; Spiritual substitution satisfies our debt – but Jesus goes above and beyond in the kind of substitution He provides.
How Race Impacts Outreach
We need to talk about race in outreach and evangelism. Too often, we have limited outreach to those who look like us. Here are some ideas for how to move forward.
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