Christianity

2. Christianity Contagious Part 3

3. An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI

4. High Potency An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI

5. Close Proximity An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI

6. An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI Salt

7. Clear Communication An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI

8. An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI Light

9. Maximum Impact An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI

10. Starting Spiritual Conversations • Direct Method • Indirect Method • Invitational Method

11. Direct Method • Don’t wait for an opportunity to avail itself; create one! • Raise a spiritual topic to see if they are interested in discussing it.

12. Direct Method • You don’t force them to discuss matters of faith, but you open the door.

13. Direct Method • You don’t force them to discuss matters of faith, but you open the door. • If they don’t pick up on your hint, simply return to a safe topic.

14. Direct Method • Do you ever think about spiritual things?

15. Direct Method • Do you ever think about spiritual things? • If you ever want to know the difference between religion and Christianity, let me know.

16. Direct Method • How’s it really going?

17. Direct Method • How’s it really going? • Who, in your opinion, was Jesus Christ?

18. Direct Method • How’s it really going? • Who, in your opinion, was Jesus Christ? • Do you ever wonder what happens to us when we die?

19. Direct Method • What do you think a real Christian is?

20. Direct Method • What do you think a real Christian is? • What’s your spiritual background? Were you taught a particular religion growing up?

21. Indirect Method • Builds on the direction the conversation is headed by using the topic being discussed as a BRIDGE to a related spiritual topic

22. Indirect Method • How’s it going?

23. Indirect Method • How’s it going? Well, financially, okay; family-wise, pretty well; and spiritually, things are great. Which one do you want to talk about?

24. Indirect Method • What are you doing on the weekend?

25. Indirect Method • What are you doing on the weekend? I enjoy working with sound equipment / kids / music / other ministry.

26. Indirect Method • What are you doing on the weekend? I enjoy working with sound equipment / kids / music / other ministry. (Where do you do that?)

27. Indirect Method • Do you think the Easter celebration is based on fact or fiction?

28. Indirect Method • Do you think the Easter celebration is based on fact or fiction? • Do you buy into the idea that the baby in the manger was God’s Son?

29. Indirect Method • I’ve had similar frustrations in my life. Can I tell you about something I learned at church that really helped me?

30. Invitational Method • Transition the conversation by inviting your friend to a church event that relates to the topic you are discussing

31. Invitational Method • Give a visual reminder

32. Invitational Method • Give a visual reminder • Offer to pick them up

33. Invitational Method • Give a visual reminder • Offer to pick them up • Do something together before or after the event

34. Invitational Method • Give a visual reminder • Offer to pick them up • Do something together before or after the event • Introduce them to other Christians at the event

35. Starting Spiritual Conversations • Pray about it! • Take an interest in the other person’s world and apply spiritual topics to it • Talk to people one-on-one • Pique their curiosity

36. Starting Spiritual Conversations • Use “reciprocal reflexes”

37. Starting Spiritual Conversations • Use “reciprocal reflexes” • Be willing to take risks

38. Starting Spiritual Conversations • Use “reciprocal reflexes” • Be willing to take risks • Make the most of split-second opportunities

39. Starting Spiritual Conversations • Use “reciprocal reflexes” • Be willing to take risks • Make the most of split-second opportunities • Don’t underestimate their degree of interest!

40. Sharing My Testimony • “You are the ones chosen by God … God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you.” (1 Peter 2:9, The Message)

41. Sharing My Testimony • A personal testimony is STILL the most persuasive form of communication.

42. Sharing My Testimony • DAVID • “Come and listen, and I will tell you what God has done for me.” • (Psalm 66:11, NCV)

43. Sharing My Testimony • WOMAN AT THE WELL • “Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in [Jesus] because of the woman’s testimony.” • (John 4:39, NIV)

44. Sharing My Testimony • MAN BORN BLIND • “I don’t know whether he is good or bad, but I know this: I was blind, and now I see!” • (John 9:25, LB)

45. Sharing My Testimony • PETER AND JOHN • “We cannot stop telling about the wonderful things we have seen and heard.” • (Acts 4:20, NLT)

46. Sharing My Testimony • PAUL • On six different occasions, Paul used his personal • testimony to share the Good News with unbelievers. • (Acts 22-26)

47. Sharing My Testimony • JESUS • “I speak only of what I know by experience; I give witness only to what I have seen with my own eyes.” • (John 3:11, TM)

48. Sharing My Testimony • “Let the whole world know what He has done for you.” • (Psalm 105:1, LB)

49. Sharing My Testimony • “Every day tell how He saves us. Tell the nations of His glory; tell all peoples the miracles He does.” • (Psalm 96:2-3, NCV)

50. Sharing My Testimony • The Value Of Your Testimony