Evangelism in the 70’s in the West
The Challenges of Evangelism Today in the West and East
The Problems in
Evangelism Today
Understanding the
Times We Live In!
Understanding the Times We Live in Compels us…
Remember,
Evangelism is a Process
Clarifying Definition
of Evangelism
Understanding the Times We Live in Compels us…
Why Not Just
Proclaim the Truth?
The Need For Probing Questions?
Some people may respond
better in our witness by
using an indirect approach!
The Vital Role Of The
Holy Spirit In Evangelism
What do we want to
trust the Holy Spirit to do?
Conversational
Evangelism
Four types of conversations we want to have with not-yet believers
Four types of roles you need
to
play in your friend’s life?
Learn how to be a better listener
Really hear what people are saying to us!
Hear the Sour Notes
People are Singing to us!
Show That They Cannot Hold Conflicting Views!
Show That They Cannot
Hold Conflicting Views!
Unmeaningful Statements?
More Examples:
Don’t forget to really listen?
As an artist you want to
paint a picture by asking questions
Asking questions helps
paint a picture to help them
see themselves more clearly
The Importance of Asking Questions
Asking Questions
In A Way That…
The Importance of Asking Questions
Begin With Asking Probing Questions That Surface the Uncertainty in Their Beliefs
Introductory Questions To Explore the Uncertainties of their Beliefs
Introductory Questions To Explore the Uncertainties of their Beliefs
Follow-up Questions That Can Expose False Concepts
Follow-up Questions That Can Expose False Concepts
The Right Questions Can Help Them Better Face The Truth!
Jesus’ use of questions
in Luke 20:41-44
"The Qur’an itself considers the..."
Why Asking Questions Is So Helpful
As an archeologists uncover
the
real barriers to the Gospel?
A Formula For Clearing
Away Smokescreens
Determine the Nature
of the Barrier
Uncover The Specific Emotional Baggage That They Are Carrying
Find the Right Balance in Your Approach to Others
What Does it Mean to Find the Right Balance?
Speak to Their Heart
Felt Issues
Barriers to Belief in
God and Christianity
Building a Bridge to the Gospel
Building a Bridge to the Gospel
Build Using Planks of Common Understanding
Planks of Common Understanding
Building a Bridge to the
Gospel
(Review)
Building a Bridge to the Gospel
What kind of role do you
need to
play in your friend’s life?
Practice Asking Questions
Only
Questions Game
Conversational
Evangelism
Four types of conversations we want to have with non-believers