Contrary to the modern day evangelical church teaching
, not every one can or should be trying to evangilize. While we should all be prepared to answer when ask about the reason for the faith we have in Jesus it is not for all to be actively trying to evangilize. Not everyone is gifted in that respect. Scripture tells us that not all are an eye or ear. The church is of many parts with many functions and no one any more or less important than another. You might very well serve the LORD and church better in some other area.
Another problem might that your trying to evangilize with some presentation that you have been taught. Many churches teach and promote this and many try it only to realize it doesn't work that well if at all. So don't do that . It comes off insincere and aggrivating. Instead be your self sspeaking from the hart rather than a lesson plan.
Timing is always important. Don't just start and go and on and on about it, spuoting scripture and talking in christianese to people who are busy or don't realy have an intrest at that time.
Read the person your talking to. Remember it's about them not what your doing or scoring points. If their not intrested drop it. If their confrontational back away humblely and look to others.
Keep it casual,natural and sincere. never judgmental or systematic.
This is always important. Always leave them an out. don't follow or trap them. Let them speak and listen when they do. let them have control and remember that our portion in this is to spread the word not save the people. Saving them is a Jesus Job and judging them is a God job. We are to go about our days spreading the seeds or watering ,It is God that makes them grow.
Cold calls may sell magazines and dirt suckers (vacuum cleaners) but your going to have to develope a relationship with most people to lead them to a life changing knowledge of Christ.
Theology and scripture doesn't impress those who don't know the bible ,so spare them having to listen to it.
Respond to what's on their mind at that time. work with what they are comfortable with. Meet them where their at in their element.
Don't try to change them but try to give them a reason to change on their own or at least something to think about.
Be prepared to pass or hand off the ball or drop it if the situation indicates.
Don't demand or push for a decision. Leave them with something to think about an open end were they can feel free to comer to you not offended and hiding from you.
Sincerely his and yours
Cliff
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