Our Adventure Guide: Following the Trip Leader

Mark Mittelberg

We often feel unprepared, intimidated, or inadequate when it comes to sharing our faith with others. Mark Mittelberg shares three real life stories - and points out that although it is true that we are not sufficient on our own - God will supply the power and wisdom to do His work! God chooses to work through us, and it is only up to us to respond.

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism

Gary DeLashmutt

The Holy Spirit guides us to people and conversations, gives us wisdom and courage as we speak about Jesus, draws people to God, and empowers us to live in such a way that reflects God's love and adorns the Gospel. We can take hold of this by choosing to focus on truth, prayer, and choosing to obey God's command to reach out to others.

Reaching Jr. High Students

Brian Runk

Brad DuFault

Mark 10:13-16

Brian Runk and Brad DuFault deliver a workshop focused on the importance of reaching junior high students for Christ. Many of the people we see being used by God in the Bible are young, and Jesus taught that children and youth should not be disregarded. Brian and Brad explain the format and strategies of their church's youth programs - including group and individual Bible studies. \r\n

Discovery Bible Studies

Curt Stearns

Pam Stearns

Luke 10:1-9

To understand how to use the Discovery Bible Study method with cultures and people of faith who don't know the God of the Bible, it is important to understand the principles behind Church Planting Movements. Church Planting Movements consist of these principles: 1) pray abundantly; 2) gain access to a community; 3) search for the person of peace; 4) Discovery Bible Studies; 5) obedience based discipleship; 5) develop leaders. Once you have prayed and found the person of peace you can begin the Discovery Bible Method.

God's Eternal Plan for the Nations

Jim Leffel

Luke 10:1-9

God's plan for the nations is salvation. Salvation is the ultimate story line of the Bible. Working through creation and other motifs, the Bible displays salvation's path of redemption, regeneration, and God's reign.This results in a new people of God.

Questioning Evangelism

Randy Newman

Luke 10:1-9

In order to be effective in evangelism in our world we need to take the approach of discussing spirituality through asking questions, modeled off of how Jesus spoke with people in his ministry. As we engage with people in a purposeful but caring way we can help them draw close to God and consider what they believe about Him.

Why Deeds Aren't Enough

Chris Hearty

Luke 10:1-9

Chris Hearty, teaching pastor at Xenos, speaks on his own experience in coming to faith as well as why its so important to share the Gospel with others. Our deeds are important - but what we say is too and we cannot share God's truth without uttering His words. God's message is incredible, what a privilege to share it with others!

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Finding an Evangelistic Approach that Fits Who You Are

Rich Nathan

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Like Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:22 we can use many possible means to share the Love of Christ and don't have to be limited to one way. We must first realize that sharing the Gospel is not purely a human effort, but a partnership with God who is already sending the Spirit out to pursue people. Examples of ways to partner with God in order to proclaim Jesus include: 1) personal evangelism, 2) proclamation evangelism, 3) prophetic evangelism, 4) power evangelism, 5) presence evangelism, and 6) prayer evangelism.

Sharing the Hope: Understanding Islam (Part 1)

Fouad Masri

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

When sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to a Muslim, it is important to 1) have an understanding of the basic Islamic beliefs and the pillars of Islam, and 2) know the basic similarities and differences between Islamic beliefs and Christianity. One should also always show respect to a Muslims and think of ways to meet them on common ground so that the conversation can always be pointed back to Jesus Christ.