Conversational Bridges to Evangelism

Melissa and Courtney talk with Becky Pippert about how to develop godly confidence to engage in evangelistic conversations with love. Becky tells stories about sharing her faith with her own parents and talks about how to go from a natural conversation to a spiritual one. She emphasizes the need to pray for opportunities, to rely on the Holy Spirit, and to be a good listener. Recommended Resources:Behold and BelieveStay SaltSeeker Bible studies: Uncovering the Life of Jesus and Discovering the Real Jesus Related Content:Inadequacy Is Compulsory in EvangelismLet’s Talk: Sharing Your FaithTalking About Jesus Without Sounding Religious Discussion Questions:1. How comfortable do you feel talking about your faith with others? How has your comfort (or discomfort) changed over time?2. What fears, hesitations,  or uncertainties hold you back from sharing your faith with others?3. What examples of blessing others, participating in sustainable outreach, or engaging in evangelism can you think of? Which of these comes most naturally to you?4. What opportunities do you have to connect with people outside Christian circles? What would it look like to engage with people on “their turf” instead of making them come to yours?5. What common ground have you found with people who don’t yet know Jesus? How might your shared interests or experiences become a bridge to spiritual conversations?6. What role does prayer play in our evangelism? How could prayer become a more intentional part of sharing your faith?7. What next step would you like to take in sharing your faith with others? How can your discussion partners pray for you? Pick up a copy of Stand In Awe wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/standinawe to learn how to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account. Get 20% off a course of your choice when you use code DEEPDISH20 at checkout. Learn more and register now at lifeway.com/academy. That’s lifeway.com/academy Click here for more information about Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition!Click here to sign up for notification of on-demand access to keynotes and breakout sessions from our recent conference, TGCW26! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.