How to be a better evangelist

 

      Yesterday was a great day, with excitement, energy, and passion talking about thinking souls.  Now, today, we are in the daily grind, routines, deadlines, and pressures to boot.  What can we do to translate a great idea into a great work?  How can you and I think souls today?

• Have you prayed about it? For opportunities, courage, perception, and attitude?
• Are you clearing your Saturday schedule at 6 P.M. to be here for the prayer meeting?
• Are you making a list of "prospects" or focusing on someone with whom to share the gospel?
• Have you grabbed some "tools" from our tool box?
• Have you jotted down the website for our podcasts, which include the lessons on "Identifying The New Testament Church"? bvccsermoncast.blogspot.com/
• Are you prepared to talk to somebody at church you don't recognize and who may not already be a member?
• Is there a family member you might encourage?
• Have you thought about forwarding Daily Bread, Bob Turner's "Leadership Fund," or some other devotional email that might open a door? http://leadershipfund.wordpress.com/; http://www.forthright.net/; http://bpsfuelforthought.wordpress.com/; http://www.faughnfamily.com/
• If you are paying your bills today and do not pay them online, what about sticking a tract or church bulletin inside?
• Is there someone you might email, Facebook inbox, or otherwise write and encourage, thus maybe opening a door for the gospel at some point?
• Have you tried that proven question, "Would you like to study the Bible with me?"

What kind of "soul harvest" can we have this year to the glory of God?  I don't know.  God is the limit, so that's exciting!  Yet, also, we must realize that we cannot hope for a harvest if we are not planting seeds, day by day, "as we are going" (cf. Matt. 28:19).  Think souls today, tomorrow, and every day!  This requires breaking old, bad habits-silence, fear, conformity, or whatever else keeps us from spreading the greatest news ever told!  I am praying for you, that you will think about and reach out to souls today.  Please do the same for me.

 

Neal Pollard