PAUL CARTER I recently asked a room full of Christian leaders to share the Gospel as they would to a 10 year old child 3 minutes before they fell asleep. Then I asked them to share the Gospel as they would to a complete stranger on the subway who was getting off at the next stop. The results were a little disappointing to everyone involved. Most of us prefer to warm up to such things. Most of us would rather share the Gospel gradually, in snips and bits, over an extended period, within a safe and stable relational context. In general, I think that is a reasonable way
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Tips of Evangelism – Preaching to Vagrants
Pond Chan I became one of those with negative assets during the 1997 financial turmoil and experienced a sudden change of having nothing overnight. My heart could not resolve the pain, and the only way out was to seek death or become a “vagrant”. During this time, I saw the news about “vagrants” and learned that some have unique painful experiences. Some were barristers, entrepreneurs, stars, singers, rich people, celebrities, etc. It turned out that some of them had experienced significant blows, such as financial, emotional, marriage, family, etc., problems, that they had been traumatized or had nowhere to go, and had become “vagrants” of homeless, cold, and
Read moreTips of Evangelism – Preaching to Different Ethnic Groups
Author – Pond Chan In the early days of my conversion in Vancouver, I participated in streetside evangelism training at the Short-Term Mission Center. I wanted to preach the gospel to people of different ethnic backgrounds. I thought that most Westerners believed in Jesus. However, many Westerners responded: “I’m an atheist and don’t believe in Jesus.” “I used to believe in Jesus and converted to Buddhism,” “don’t talk about Jesus with me…etc.” Since I saw so many westerners who didn’t know the Lord Jesus, it inspired me to preach the gospel to them bravely. Therefore, I raised the opportunities to meet people of different ethnic groups, including westerners,
Read moreTips of Evangelism – Ways for the Old and the Wicked
Author: Pond Chan One of our evangelistic fears is facing the elderly (because they feel dignified, are relatively stubborn & experienced in life). In addition are facing the wicked (because they feel vicious, dominating & powerful), afraid of being scolded or driven away, so they dare not speak. When we remember: we must pray that the Lord will send us and give us power and authority. (Ref. Romans 10:15 / Matthew 28:18-20) Ask the Holy Spirit to give you boldness, eloquence, wisdom, and guidance to those of gospel target yours. (Ref. Ephesians 6:19/Acts 10:44) When preaching the gospel, knowing that the Lord will walk with us and relying
Read more【Shoes of the Gospel】Is it Hard to Lead Someone to Christ?
Author: Trustworthy Message 2022-08 I would like to share a testimony with you all: February 16, 2022, on the morning of my surgery to remove my breast cancer tumor, I set my alarm clock to arrive at the hospital early in the morning, but I woke up an hour earlier than scheduled. So I asked the Heavenly Father, “What will I do with this extra hour?” The Holy Spirit spoke a name in my heart. So I called her immediately, and she was chatting with a classmate on Zoom. I suddenly thought that her classmate might be a non-believer! Does God want me to preach the gospel to
Read more【Tips of Evangelism】「Ways To Preach As You Go」
“The twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions…As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’” (Matt. 10:5-7) The Bible teaches us that when we “proclaim as we go” and “preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season,” we will meet different people and reactions. How could we be courageous and skillful in handling them? It is necessary to walk with the Lord in prayer, and practice, speak of salvation knowledgeably, be equipped with the tools of the gospel, and be able to cope with meekness and humility. REMEMBER – you must pray that the Lord will send you and give
Read moreTips of Evangelism – Leading Children to Jesus “ASAP.”
Pond Chan 2022-07 Some Christian parents are unaware of the cruciality of their children’s belief in Jesus. And even consider that they will make their own decisions when they grow up. Without God’s guidance, would lead children under foul and fail by the world’s unhealthy trends; as a result, they may become atheists, pantheists, and even heretical cults! Since I first believed in the Lord, I heard Dr. Esther Su remind Christians that when children are 3 to 4 years old, we should lead them to Jesus, and the Holy Spirit will help and guide them. Then I took action to teach my grandsons, aged 3 and 4, to
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【Gen Z】Evangelism and Gen Z — Pt.1: Three Essential Affirmations
By: Samuel Aragones 2022-06 In my youth programs, I always try to institute some form of Q&A Night, where students and parents get to send in anonymous questions regarding life, faith, and the Bible. And one of the most frequently asked questions I get from pastors, parents, and students is: “How on earth do I share the gospel?” This is a broad topic and one many have dealt with far better than I could. Still, my hope in writing and addressing this topic of evangelism (or “sharing the gospel”) with Generation Z is that I wish to offer my particular perspective as a Millennial pastor who serves in
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