'evangelism' Tagged Posts (Page 6)
Planned Spontaneity In Our ‘Word Ministry’
When we look at the NT, and the book of Acts in particular, we see that the gospel spread and the church grew through the proclamation and teaching of the ‘Word of God’ (Acts 6:7; 12:24; 19:20).That must be the basis for any and all ministry in our congregations – we must be…
Expositional Evangelism
Worth a read and a ponder here.
Stranger on the Road
I came across this book about 10 years ago when I worked in an inner city church in Birmingham. It takes its title from the encounter Jesus had with 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus in Luke 24. In v27 we read that, ‘beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He (Jesus) expounded to them all the scriptures the things concerning himself.’ Taking this premise the…
Culturally Relevant Evangelism
A church you know is putting on an event with classical music, poetry recitals and then offering cheese and wine (non alcoholic of course!) afterward as a way to reach unbelievers? What is our reaction to this? Another church, in an attempt to attract unbelievers, puts on a karaoke style event with a chip supper? What is our reaction to this? The temptation, depending on…
Stop the Press: Amazing salvation story in Niddrie!!
I came out from a session with some UCCF students who are spending a fortnight with us. I’d just gotten finished telling them how open the culture is in Niddrie in terms of spiritual conversations and the need for direct and open gospel conversations. ‘People don’t beat around the…