Simple Steps to Be Intentional About Sharing the Gospel
I am not good at making disciples–especially toward people who are not yet believers. It has definitely been something God has been working in me about though. Here are six simple steps to be intentional about personal evangelism in a way I find more . . . appropriate for every-day life. Take them for what...
Platt and Dever on Disciple-Making Disciples
Here are two helpful videos of David Platt and Mark Dever discussing important truths of disciple-making. Dever speaks of this often, but he mentions again in the first video that the reason many don’t make disciples is because they’re not really Christians. This is so important to consider. He also gives very practical advice on...
Some thoughts on Gospelization, Culturalization, and Contextualization
Since I haven’t posted in a while, I think I should say it, “No. I don’t have an ax to grind.” God has been good to me over the past few months and I am excited to get back into a regular cycle of sharing what he is doing in my heart and mind. I...
Two Extremes In Evangelism
There are two extremes in evangelism. One is someone who is unwilling to open his mouth and share the gospel while convincing himself that he is doing his part by living as good of a life as he can (so others can catch the gospel by “observation”). The other is someone who is more than...
How You Portray Jesus
How do you portray Jesus? Well, simply put, you portray Him the way you perceive Him. Let me explain. During this first week of training at CIT, we have taken tests to determine our personality and learning styles. Now, you may not put much stock in tests like these, but I think they are great...
How Do I Share the Gospel with People?
Writing about potential earlier in the week, I discussed how we reach a point where potential is no longer good enough, but that we must have active pursuit of God’s will in our day-to-day lives. As I said, potential is a great start, but a horrible finish. But, how is it a great start? There...
Lesslie Newbigin: Elements of Pastoring
I love days when I get to talk about my library with church members and/or seekers. My church library helps outline different influences on my study habits and biblical interpretation. Looking at my library visitors quickly figure out which individuals and historical period I took courses on in Seminary. One of the most important seminary classes I took focused on...
10 Lessons from 2011 Youth Camp
This past week I attended youth camp with 130 other people. Our local FWB association sponsors a camp every year. Below are ten lessons learned from attending camp with our youth. 10 – I am a goober. At least one teen informed me that he was pretty sure I was a loser in high school...
God Doesn’t Need You!
Many Christians think that the current state of Christianity is in bad shape. The idea is that most believers are too casual in their faith, and, when God can get some of them to actually obey him, he is pleased because it doesn’t happen that often. It’s as if God has a bunch of children...
Disciple-Making Disciples
I’m taking an online Personal Evangelism course at SBTS right now. It is challenging to me spiritually. The most challenging part is probably the witnessing sheet I have to turn in once a week. The class is forcing me to be vocal about my faith and share the gospel with people. I have several thoughts...
Drink Responsibly
While driving home from church, I heard a radio commercial advertising a popular alcoholic beverage. Of course, at the end of the commercial you hear the familiar voice quickly say “drink responsibly” as the add comes to an end and the radio station segues into the next advertisement. This isn’t a new phrase. Next beer...
Hauerwas
I planned on discussing Stanley Hauerwas, Doug Moo, and Tim Keller this week. However, ministry stuff happened so that did not occur. So, instead here are clips of Stanley Hauerwas…the theologian Time Magazine dubbed America’s best (living) theologian. Hauerwas is a Methodist who worships with Anglicans and teaches at Duke University. I imagine more people...
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