Episode 412: Increasing Evangelism in Your Church

In Episode 412 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss how to consider your congregants concerns and increase evangelism in your church.

“What do you do if your pastor is into discipleship, but not into evangelism?”

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • How to discuss concerns with your congregants
  • Ways to increase the level of evangelism in your church

Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

  • “I would ask them, ‘What does evangelism look like for you? Do you want to lead that ministry?'” – @toddadkins
  • “There are some people in your church who are going to come to you with an idea that they want you to do, but aren’t willing to do themselves.” – @toddadkins
  • “Ask her, ‘what do you mean when you talk about discipleship, evangelism, and when have you seen it done well?'” – @danielsangi
  • “If you come across too forceful, they might think you haven’t heard them out or that you are hiding something.” – @danielsangi
  • “The more questions you ask them, the more you will see how much thought they have put into their concern.” – @toddadkins
  • “Some pastors would say they are all about discipleship, but it’s really about their preaching.” – @toddadkins
  • “Part of discipleship is evangelism.” – @toddadkins
  • “You have to pray for the lost, pray for your neighbors, be in proximity with your neighbors, and spend time with them.” – @danielsangi
  • “Evangelism is the course of several conversations over a long period of time.” – @danielsangi
  • “You are going to come up with ideas as to how to normalize and to increase the level and fervor of evangelism in your church.” – @danielsangi

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Published August 12, 2019

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