Henry Williams

My guess is that most long-term believers and pastoral staff are not prepared to share their faith in a way that makes sense to an inquirerer. Not because of lack of knowledge, but because of too much knowledge. What comes out becomes too complicated and jumbled. I'm also guessing that most followers of Christ have never been adequately trained to share their faith. I've seen data supporting both guesses, so I'm pretty sure I'm right on both counts.

So, are you ready to share your faith when the moment comes. Specifically, would you be able to simply and concisely articulate the gospel today if it came up in a conversation?

That's what the 2-hour "Sharing Your Faith" seminar is all about on Saturday, December 4 (8:30 - 10:30 a.m.). Practical and hands-on. If you could use some training or a refresher, register now right here.

Here's an outline of what Mark DuVal and I will be teaching:

What's your evangelism style (and how can you leverage it)?
Gospel presentation "tools" (stuff you can do on a napkin and some hands-on practice)
Helpful resources to share with others who are seeking

I just noticed that Mark Mittelberg's new book called The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask on Kindle is free today. Get it even if you don't have a Kindle. You might some day. You can download a Kindle App for your computer and read it on the screen. This is a great complement to The Unexpected Adventure. Here's the product description.

“Why are Christians against same-sex people getting married? . . . Why do you believe God exists at all? . . . Why would God allow evil and suffering? . . . Why trust the Bible when it’s full of mistakes? . . . How could a loving God send people to hell? . . . What makes you think Jesus was more than just a good teacher? . . . Why are Christians so judgmental?”
Some questions can stop a conversation. Today, more than ever, people are raising difficult, penetrating questions about faith, God, and the Bible. Based on an exclusive new Barna survey of 1,000 Christians, The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask presents compelling, easy-to-grasp answers to ten of the most troubling questions facing Christians today. These include everything from the existence of heaven to the issues of abortion and homosexuality, as well as the question of whether evolution eliminates our need for a God.