Ridgell's Originals

 I think everyone ought to be talking about Jesus to their friends, family, neighbors.  But I also get that not everyone is going to do this.  Even if they really want our world to hear about Jesus.  So I try to remember and give some ideas for the how to be evengelistic even if you are not an evangelist.

Pray.  Pray often for lost people.  Pray for those you know.  Ask the evangelists you know for the names of people they are working with and pray for them.  

Give seed money.  Gift cards to be used for evangelism lunches and coffee.

Invite.  Bring people to church or have them over for a meal.  Then try and connect them to the evangelists in your church.

Be friendly.  We have people in our Jesus Journey class whose main function is to welcome visitors.  To check on class members.  

Fix a meal.  Pay a bill.  Do a chore.  We reach a lot of non-believers who have needs.  They don't always want to ask.  Sometimes they do.  Let your evangelists know you are willing to help.  

Be present.  Show up for the baptism.  Sit by them at church.  Greet them.  Welcome them.  

For new Christians, send a card.  Bake a welcome to the family cake.  Give them a spiritual birthday present.

We are reaching a lot of people because someone invited them, people were kind, people helped with their needs.  And the evangelists told them about Jesus.

And ask them to help.  Take them with you to visit the hospital.  Ask them to serve at a funeral or fellowship meal.  Help plug them into ministry.  

Or just have them over for a meal.  Or take them out. 

Do something.

It all makes a difference.

# posted by Steve @ 5:00 AM