Evangelism

The goal is to lead students to share Christ on the campus through a variety of methods and in all ministry areas. We are the pacesetter, setting the example in speech and action.

Evangelism Givens

Biblical Basis: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:29, Matthew 28:19–20, Colossians 1: 28,29, Colossians 4:2–6

Reaching the Unlikely - A Biblical Basis for Relational Evangelism by Rick Spencer
Implications of Christ's Death & Resurrection by Rick Spencer
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism by Rick Spencer

Pacesetter: Reaching the lost through intentional prayer, conversation, and a variety of entry points.

Spiritual Focus: Interceding for the lost through a student-led prayer movement including prayer-walking, prayer room, on-campus prayer gatherings and more.

Equipping: Training students to share their faith as a part of the overall BSM strategy.

Incarnational: Targeting 10-15 hours per week for on-campus training with students.

Evangelism Tasks for New Workers

Prayerwalk the campus at least once a month.
Spend a minimum of 10-15 hours per week on campus training students to share their faith.
Lead a seeker small group.
Teach the “Bridge Illustration” to the leadership team.
Read Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels
Pray for the lost during each meeting with students.
Provide evangelism training each semester for leadership team. (Year 2)
Incorporate Beach Reach as your mission trip emphasis. (Year 2)
Read Red Moon Rising: How 24-7 Prayer Is Awakening a Generation by Pete Greig. (Year 3)
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of reaching the lost with your Supervisor. (Year 3)

Evangelism Resources

Further Reading Recommendations

1. 1. Conspiracy of Kindness: A Unique Approach to Sharing the Love of Jesus by Steve Sjogren
  2. Finding Common Ground by Tim Downs
  3. Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers by Chap Clark
  4. Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
  5. Prayer Walking: Praying on Site with Insight by Steve Hawthorne
  6. Seeker Small Groups: Engaging Spiritual Seekers in Life-Changing Discussions by Garry Poole
  7. The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel
  8. The Complete Book of Questions: 1001 Conversation Starters for Any Occasion by Garry Poole
  9. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
  10. Worship Evangelism by Sally Morgenthaler
  11. It’s a Matter of Time: Exploring Evangelism with Rico Tice - Great discussion on evangelism by Tim Keller and Rico Tice, minister of Evangelism at All Souls Church in London.

Apologetics

Texas Baptists Evangelism Team
www.apologetics.org
www.risenjesus.com
www.leaderu.com/menus/apologetics.html
Are All Religions Equally Right? - Video by Timothy Keller at Veritas Forum
Anything by Tim Keller, available on YouTube
Dr. Mike Licona (Apologist with NAMB) available to TXBSM for training and speaking via Webcast. Contact info : 770-410-6346 or PeopleGroupInterfaith@namb.net.

Bridge Illustration

Navigator Tools: The Bridge to Life
The Bridge to Life Explanation by The Navigators
Bridge Illustration Handout - Word / PDF
Bridge Illustration video by Robert Hooker (24 minutes)
The Ask video (2 minutes)
One Verse Evangelism by The Navigators

Connection Meetings

Engage24

Luncheons

14 Ideas for Noon Lunch by Robert Hooker
Outreach Lunch Idea Several Lunches in One Week by BJ Ramon
Seeker Luncheon Discussion Questions by Joel Bratcher

Misc

Campus Missionary Website
Christianity Explored is a wonderful, newly revised gospel tool that serves unbelievers asking real-life questions about Christianity while also equipping the church for the task of sharing the gospel.
EveryStudent.com - A Safe Place to Explore Questions About Life and God
Ministry to Internationals
Perspective Cards
Soularium Cards

Seekers

Sharing

How to Share Christ with a Friend...without destroying the friendship by Robert Hooker
Jesus the Only Way by Robert Hooker
Jesus Never Ran by Robert Hooker
Nine Squares
One Verse Evangelism

Strategy