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Becoming A Contagious Christian Communicating Your Faith In A Style That Fits You

Becoming A Contagious Christian Communicating Your Faith In A Style That Fits You. Question ??? What is evangelism? Sharing the good news How? Be yourself When? All the time. Contagious Christianity is fueled by Love Is Real – Authenticity It’s built on relationship

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Becoming A Contagious Christian Communicating Your Faith In A Style That Fits You

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  1. Becoming A Contagious ChristianCommunicating Your Faith In A Style That Fits You Question ??? What is evangelism? Sharing the good news How? Be yourself When? All the time

  2. Contagious Christianity is fueled by Love • Is Real – Authenticity • It’s built on relationship • It’s expressed in both actions and words 2 Corinthians 4:5 Romans 10:14 • It is process – friendship and partnership First, Middle and the last Link 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

  3. Six Styles Of Evangelism The Direct Style • Biblical Character : Peter • Acts 2 • Confident, Bold, Assertive, • Skip small talks, get right to the point, • Strong opinion and convictions

  4. Intellectual Style • Biblical example: Paul • Acts 17 • Analytical • Logical • Inquisitive • Likes to debate • More concerned with what people think than how they feel

  5. Testimonial Style • Biblical example: Blind Man in John 9 • Clear communicator • Good Listener • Vulnerable about your personal life, ups and downs • Overwhelmed by the account of how God has reached you • See links between your experience and that of other people

  6. Interpersonal Style • Biblical example: Matthew in Luke 5:29 • Relationally warm • Conversational • Compassionate • Friendship-oriented • Focuses on people and their needs

  7. Invitational Style • Biblical example: Samaritians woman in John 4 • Hospitable • Persuasive • Enjoys meeting new people • Enthusiastic • Spiritually opportunistic

  8. Service Style • Biblical example: Tabitha (Dorcas) in Acts 9 • Patient • People-centred • Sees needs and find joy in meeting them • Shows love through action more than words • Attaches value to even menial tasks

  9. Conclusion • God knew what He was doing when He created you. • God knew what He was doing when He put you in your circle of non-friends. • God knew what He was doing when He put in your church.

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