Tips for Evangelism

A pivotal action in our Christian faith is sharing it. This is important because Jesus says that the end of the world, and therefore His return won’t come until the Gospel has reached every person (Matthew 24:14). Knowing this, I thought I would give some tips on Evangelism based off of God’s direct commandments in the Bible, and my personal experience.

1.) Have Compassion

• Matthew 9:36-37

“When He saw the crowds, He felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd.”

→ Jesus had compassion on the people who didn’t know Him and were living in sin. We must do the same, and be compassionate towards the people we evangelize to.

2.) Give truth mercifully, and in love

• Proverbs 3:3

“Do not let mercy and truth leave you, Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”

→ We must have mercy on others and still give them truth, in LOVE!! God is merciful towards us every day!

→ 1 Corinthians Chapter 13!!

3.) Have patience and even more stability in God

• Matthew 10:11-14

11“When you go into a city or village, look for people who will listen to you there. Stay with them until you leave [that place]. 12 When you go into a house, greet the family. 13 If it is a family that listens to you, allow your greeting to stand. But if it is not receptive, take back your greeting. 14 If anyone doesn’t welcome you or listen to what you say, leave that house or city, and shake its dust off your feet.”

→ Have patience in inviting people to know about Jesus! Not everyone will be drawn to your message of Good News at first. Some may need more convincing from God directly, so don’t feel bad if you’re just there to plant a seed. God will use someone else to water it.

→ During my very first evangelism assignment, I was being led by the LORD to share the Gospel with my neighbors next door. When I went over there, the family actually invited me into their house (probably because it was cold outside), but still, they accepted my greeting). Another evangelism encounter I had with more of my neighbors, didn’t accept my greeting about Jesus or Church. So, with this I did just as Jesus said to His disciples in verse 14, shaking the dust of “rejection” off of my feet, and moving on.

4.) Never stop teaching the ways of Christ

• Matthew 28:19-20

“So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. ‘And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.”

→ never stop teaching the ways of Christ; we must make disciples (as a reflection of the LORD discipling us).

→ Baptism in water represents cleaning/rebirth; then follows the Baptism of the Holy Spirit!

→ Jesus is with us when others receive the Gospel, and even when they don’t. Don’t let rejection stop you! Many “no”s may pave the way for one “yes.” Angels rejoice over just one soul repenting and coming to Jesus Christ!

5.) Always pray for people and opportunities to share the Gospel

• 2 Chronicles 7:14

“However, if My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves, pray, search for Me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear [their prayer] from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their country.”

→ Prayer must happen for God to consider us as a whole.

→Repentance from God’s people will need to happen for some. E.g. when encountering “used-to-be Christians,” or “back-sliding” Christians. We must encourage them with the Faithfulness of God, despite their lack of faithfulness to Him.

• Matthew 9:37-38

“Then He said to His disciples, ‘The Harvest is large, but the workers are few.’ 38 So ask the Lord Who gives this harvest to send workers to harvest His crops.”

• Colossians 4:3

“At the same time also pray for us. Pray God will give us an opportunity to speak the word so that we may tell the mystery about Christ (...).”

6.) Rely on BOLDNESS from the Holy Spirit

Fear does not come from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us boldness when witnessing to others about Him! So, rely on that more than you do fear and uncertainty.

• 2 Timothy 1:7

“God didn’t give us a cowardly spirit, but a spirit of power, love and good judgment.”

Ways to share the Gospel

One-on-one

You giving the Gospel and/or your testimony to one other person.

Christian Apparel

Wearing Christian apparel with messages about Jesus and the Gospel can help in starting conversations about the Gospel.

Praise and Worship Songs

Singing praise and worship songs can help welcome in the Spirit of God into your midst and of those you are presenting your musical gift to. This can prompt them to want to know Jesus more because of the peace and love they have experienced during your praise and worship.

Preaching to a church congregation

Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a church congregation can be helpful for Christians as a reminder of God’s goodness, and can also serve as Good News for those in the church who have never heard it. This can lead to people dedicating their life back to Christ, or giving their life to Him for the first time!

Preaching to a congregation of unbelievers

Similar to preaching to a church, except that with this audience, the knowledge of Jesus Christ and sin overall, can be very limited.

Two-by-Two

While sharing the Gospel can be done alone, it is wise to go with a partner or partners in the faith. This makes room for someone to be interceding (praying for) the other person as they share their faith. It also is a safer option, and can serve as an outlet for accountability of a person sharing their faith well. If someone goes with you as you witness, you can go based on your knowledge about the gospel, but also the knowledge of the other person. You may know more scriptures about certain things than the other person, in which you can then assist them, and vice versa. Jesus even sent His disciples out to evangelize in groups of two, giving them authority (Mark 6:7).

As I grow in the ministry of evangelism, I'll be sure to give more tips and suggestions on here :) May you go in peace in whatever way the LORD leads you to evangelize and be a good witness for His Kingdom and Glory!