Becoming A Contagious Christian Communicating Your Faith In

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.