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If you were given five minutes to tell your story right now about
how Jesus’ love has impacted your life, could you do it? If I were to
spend the next five minutes telling you about the love of Jesus in my
life, would you recognize God’s work and could you be patient enough to
listen? If we encountered one another on the street or in the store or
over the phone today, would you be ready to express Jesus’ love for
you, and for me, in meaningful ways?
Evangelism is not a program
or a project. Evangelism is a way of moving about in the world. In my understanding the word evangelism means that as we join in God’s
work in the world we help others recognize the power and presence of
God. We want to be equipped with eyes to see, ears to hear, lips to
tell, hands to serve, and hearts to compel us into such loving
relationships with the world. We want to recognize God’s reconciling
and redeeming work, made flesh in Jesus Christ, in our daily lives!
Sharing
in the Good News is risky business because it means not only that the
lives of others might be changed, but also that our lives might be
transformed. God’s witness may show up in us to impact others, or in
others to impact us. We can never be sure, but we endeavor to be ready.
I
wish to encourage you in your efforts to enhance your skills and enrich
your passion for sharing in the good news of the Gospel with your
family, friends, acquaintances, coworkers, neighbors, strangers, and
even enemies throughout your local communities and social networks!
This
website is a cooperative effort of faith communities committed to
telling and re-telling the story. We appreciate the opportunity to
help you and others tell the great story of God’s love for us in
Jesus. You are encouraged to use the resources here to assist you in
your evangelism efforts, to help you tell your story alongside the
gospel story.
May God grant you wisdom and courage, readiness for the privilege of sharing in the good news of Jesus Christ our Lord.
In Christ’s Peace,
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