
Session Two: “Practicing Evangelism: Part One”
A. Identify lost people in your “world” (Concentric Circles of Concern)
B. Pray!
C. Learn to “bridge” conversations from the secular to the sacred (“Bridges to the Gospel”)
EXPLORE STIMULATE SHARE
Explore
Goal: Understanding who he/she is
• Spend time with the person
• Observe!
• Ask Questions
• Listen
Stimulate
Goal: Pique their interest
• Ask a question
• Make a provocative statement
Share
Goal: Communicate God’s Word
“Bridges to the Gospel”
- Church Bridge
“Were you brought up in a particular religious tradition?”
“What does your church teach about the way a person becomes a Christian?”
- Personal Experience Bridge
“Through the years have you come to know Christ in a personal way, or are you still on the way?”
“What is your current level of interest in spiritual things?”
- Intellectual Bridge
“Is there a specific question or concern that is hanging you up in your spiritual journey?”
“Has anyone ever shared with you how to have a personal relationship with God?”
- Personal Opinion Bridge
“In your personal opinion, what is a Christian?”
“What do you think of
- Current Issues Bridge
“Bob, the Bible is a remarkably relevant book. Would you like to see what it has to say about this issue?”
Sports Bridge
“Did you know thatFelt Needs Bridge
(Used to show how the Gospel answers the deepest needs of people)
“You know, I still have my share of problems, but having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ has made all the difference in how I handle them! I used to worry myself sick; God is teaching me how to have peace in the midst of the storms of life.”
- Prayer Bridge
“Is there something I could pray about for you?”
- Relationship Bridge
“Bill, we’ve been friends for a while now. We have talked together about so many things, yet there is a very important part of my life I have never shared with you. Could I share with you about my spiritual pilgrimage?”
- History Bridge
In all of history, what person has had the greatest impact on the world? Why?
- Heaven Bridge
1) Do you think heaven is a perfect place?
2) How close have you come to living a perfect life?
3) If God lets you go to heaven as you are, what will happen to heaven’s perfect record?
4) Do you see any hope in the Bible verse, 2 Cor. 5:17?
- Profanity Bridge
I’ve heard you mention Jesus Christ’s name 3 times. Do you know Him?
- Responsibility Bridge
I’m a follower of Jesus, and one of our responsibilities is to tell others about Him.
May I take a few minutes to tell you who He is and what He means to me?