We are ambassadors for Christ and believe it is our responsibility to share the Good News wherever we go. In fact, evangelism is more than our responsibility; it is our great privilege. As long as there is one person in the world who doesn't know Christ, our church will continue to reach out.
Below, you’ll find a table with some beginner, intermediate, and advanced next steps to help you grow in your evangelism. While you may need to challenge yourself to step up to the task, you also need to be realistic in your expectations, otherwise you might become discouraged and give up.
So consider starting off with a crawl step—a target you can easily hit in the next thirty days. Then you can move on to a walk step—a tangible goal that will stretch you over the next sixty to ninety days. Finally, choose a run step—something that will require a leap of faith, but through the power of the Holy Spirit will bring you to a whole new level of spiritual maturity.
When you have selected the step(s) you want to take, we encourage you to share your decision with a trusted friend who can help you stay the course by praying for you and holding you accountable. Don’t try to do this alone. Isolation can lead to procrastination. But a loving friend can encourage you if you’re feeling discouraged and help you up if you fall down.
Below those next steps, you’ll find some resources like books, studies, and bonus suggestions to help you dig deeper.
| GROWTH AREA | CRAWL | WALK | RUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| I feel personal responsibility to share my faith with those who don’t know Jesus. | Participate in an evangelism study, like the ones listed below. | Lead your small group through an evangelism curriculum. | Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus. |
| I look for opportunities to build relationships with people who don’t know Jesus. | Invite a neighbor who doesn’t know Jesus over for dinner. | Host a gathering with your small group where you invite neighbors or friends who don’t know Jesus over for dinner, a time of fellowship, or a social event. | Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus. |
| I regularly pray for those who don’t know Christ. | Identify names of people who don’t know Jesus and pray daily for their salvation. | Ask your small group for names of friends who don’t know Jesus and hold each other accountable to share your faith with them. | Do a prayer walk through your neighborhood, where you walk the block praying for each neighbor and any specific needs they may have. |
| I am confident in my ability to share my faith. | Write out your testimony and share it with a friend. | Lead your small group through a study focused on evangelism. | Volunteer for a local cross-cultural mission project. |
| My heart is full of passion to share the good news of the gospel with those who have never heard it. | Do a prayer walk through your neighborhood. | Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus. | Volunteer for a local cross-cultural mission project. |
| I find that my relationship with Jesus comes up frequently in my conversations with those who don’t know him. | Write out your testimony and share it with a friend. | Lead your small group through a study focused on evangelism. | Lead a small group specifically for people who don’t know Jesus at work or in your neighborhood. |
| I am open to going anywhere God calls me, in whatever capacity, to share my faith. | Pray for a group of people outside of your community who don’t know Jesus. | Volunteer for a local cross-cultural mission project. | Explore serving on a short-term mission trip. |