How to show your group that being a light in the world isn’t so scary
Does the very thought of sharing your faith with an unbeliever make you sweat? If so, as a leader you understand exactly what the rest of your group feels regarding evangelism. There’s nothing more important for a leader than empathy.
Because you know how they feel, a principle you need to pass on to your group is how simple and natural it can be to offer Christ’s love to people.
As a leader, your role is to help your group understand Jesus’ heart for the lost. Matthew 9 says Jesus looked out on the crowds and felt compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without shepherds. Jesus has a vision that there will be a shepherd for every sheep. That’s the heart of being a light in the world.
Once people really hear Jesus’ heart, their fear doesn’t seem like such a big deal. Being a light in the world doesn’t mean preaching to thousands of people. Your group can start being lights in smaller ways, even if they don’t know the Bible very well. Read more
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