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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.
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!
Further Reading
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.
Covid-19 from a Christian Worldview
How do we explain something like Covid-19 and its re-emergence from a Christian worldview. Read our latest blog to see how we, as believers, should view Covid-19, and how it should impact our actions as we seek to represent Christ.
The Lives that Matter
Only in the gospel do we fully understand how God views the lives He has created. Their value, their importance, and their equality as creations intimately loved by their Creator.
The Others-Focused Return to Church
How can we be more others-focused as churches reopen and we return to worship? President David Souther shares several things to think about as we return to church with a mission to be a blessing to the body of Christ.
The Gospel-Centered Return to Work
As the quarantine comes to end for many of us and we return to work – we must return with a gospel-centered mindset. Here’s how that can look.
How to Overcome Fear in Evangelism
You may have the gospel memorized, but no one will hear about it unless you speak up. Unfortunately, the most common barrier people face is fear. Allow me to share four practical and helpful tips in overcoming fear in evangelism.
How Christ’s Victory over the World Paves the Way for Ours
How Jesus’ victory over the world paves the way for our victory over the world – and why He is the only One sufficient for the job.
Why Christ Alone is Sufficient for Salvation
Dr. Larry Moyer shares why Christ alone stands as the only One who is sufficient to save us from our sins. No one else is qualified to do so. See why in this blog.
The Case for God’s Love During the Pandemic
How do we know God loves us regardless of what we pass through, when we pass through it, or how severe it is? The place we ought to start goes back to something irrefutable and undeniable that has properly been called by many – the most significant event in history.
Sharing Jesus While Sheltering In Place
Social distancing doesn’t hinder us from sharing Jesus in the midst of this Easter season. Here are several ways we can share Jesus while sheltering in place.
Covid-19: Obstacle and Opportunity
“When life hands you lemons…” While Covid-19 is a major obstacle, it also provides a unique opportunity to grow our relationship with God and further the gospel at a time when people are desperate for hope.
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