Pastors face several challenges that make it tough to lead their churches in evangelism. Trying to “convert” others is often a major turnoff in broader Western culture. In the church, as compassion and justice ministries have become more affirmed and applauded, it’s often easier to focus our outreach efforts in those areas rather than in evangelism.
Additionally, many younger evangelicals don’t even necessarily want to identify as “evangelical” and would rather focus on the inclusion of others than on the message that rejecting Jesus leads to exclusion from the presence of God.
With these cultural odds stacked against us, how do we keep from becoming defeated in sharing our faith? More than that, how do we become effective in leading others in the area of evangelism? Here are five simple steps that will help us lead our churches toward fulfilling the call to make disciples. Read More
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