“5 Ways to Share Your Faith without the Pressure”

Followers of Jesus are called by Jesus to tell others about Jesus. 

But most of us find it really difficult to tell others about Jesus. I know I do.

And it’s often an unpleasant experience to be on the other side of the telling. 

“Christians and non-Christians have something in common: we're all uptight about evangelism.” No truer words from Becky Pippert.

I think I know why. You might relate.

I think, at the core, it makes me feel like I’m selling something. I’m not a salesperson. I loathe having to sell anything. 

I think I could be a pretty good salesperson if all I had to do was respond to people who have indicated an interest in what I’m selling.

But sharing my faith feels like cold-call selling. 

I have friends who are, at their very core, salespeople. Most of them don’t struggle with sharing their faith. 

If you feel like I do about sharing your faith, then this weekend’s sermon will help a lot. It’s about 5 ways we can faith without the pressure based on John 4. 

It’s not about overcoming the fear of selling; it’s about taking selling out of the equation.

Picture: I'm standing at THE Jacob's Well. The same one where Jesus met the Samaritan woman!

This is Us

We are the church, whether we are gathered or scattered--each one of us, a part of the body of Christ, wherever we go, whatever we do.

So, where can you find us, and what are we doing?  

Every week for youth group the Five Oaks commons and gym are transformed into a welcoming, engaging place for youth. It takes a lot of work, and, thanks to a group of students, it's ready to go by the time everyone shows up. Afterward, Brian Cretzmeyer (pictured on the right) and some of the guys from his small group show up to take everything down, freeing the student and adult leaders to continue to interact with students. They do this even though none of them have kids old enough for youth group! Thanks, guys!