Evangelism
Training

Getting equipped to share the gospel.

Sharing your faith doesn’t have to be intimidating. Below you will find resources to help prepare and equip you for evangelism. These resources are designed to help you gain confidence in sharing the gospel, equip you with tools to present the gospel clearly, and prepare you to have meaningful gospel conversations. 
Videos
Resources
Scripture
Opportunities

Training Videos

Recommended resources

Books


Questioning Evangelism

Randy Newman
"Campus ministry veteran Randy Newman has been using a questioning style of evangelism for years. In this thought-provoking book, he provides practical insights to help Christians engage others in meaningful spiritual conversations. To Newman, asking questions challenges how we think about unbelievers, their questions, and our message, instead of telling unbelievers what to think." -Amazon


The Unbelievable Gospel

Jonathan K. Dodson
"In The Unbelievable Gospel, Pastor Jonathan Dodson diagnoses the evangelistic paralysis of the modern church, pinpointing the reasons people don't share their faith today and offering a desperately needed solution. Showing readers how to utilize the rich gospel metaphors found in Scripture and how to communicate a gospel worth believing, Dodson connects the gospel to the real issues people face each day by speaking to both the head and the heart." -Amazon


Mere Christianity

C.S. Lewis
"Mere Christianity explores the core beliefs of Christianity by providing an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith." - Amazon


Tactics

Charles Colson
"The Faith is a book for our troubled times and for decades to come, for Christians and non-Christians alike. It is the most important book Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett have ever written: a thought-provoking, soul-searching, and powerful manifesto of the great, historical central truths of Christianity that have sustained believers through the centuries." - Amazon


The Faith

Charles Colson
"The Faith is a book for our troubled times and for decades to come, for Christians and non-Christians alike. It is the most important book Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett have ever written: a thought-provoking, soul-searching, and powerful manifesto of the great, historical central truths of Christianity that have sustained believers through the centuries." - Amazon


The Forgotten Trinity

James White
"Dr. James R. White offers a concise, understandable explanation of what the Trinity is and why it matters. While refuting the distortions of God presented by various cults, Dr. White shows how understanding this teaching leads to renewed worship and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian." - Amazon


Share Jesus Without Fear 

William Fay
"Share Jesus without Fear relays Fay's passionate, effective instructions on how to share the love of Christ with anyone--without feeling intimidated on either side of the conversation. Bold and joyful, the outreach movement continues without fear." - Amazon

Evangelism Apps

1Cross App
The 1Cross app is an evangelistic tool designed to share the message of the gospel in multiple languages through video/audio presentations. You will also find other evangelism resources and a devotion that is a 9-week journey to cultivating a heart for evangelism.
1Cross in the Google Play Store
1Cross in the Apple Store
GodTools App
"GodTools exists to help you have conversations about Jesus with the people you care about. Everyone has the ability to share the message of Jesus. Lots of us just need a little help. We’re here to give you whatever help you need."
Download Here
Life on Mission App
"Need a quick and simple way to evangelize? The Life on Mission mobile app provides an effective way to share the Good News using simple methods, like 3 Circles or Best News, to help you make the most of every opportunity."
Download from Google Play
Download from Apple Store

Online Resources

Podcasts
BibleThinker with Mike Winger (Theology, Apologetics, Cultural questions)
Unbelievable? (Weekly Debates often between a Christian and a non-Christian, Apologetics)
The Alisa Childers Podcast (Apologetics and Theology)
The Godlogic Podcast (Apologetics, especially with Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Unitarians)
Unshaken Faith by Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain
The Sean McDowell Podcast (Cultural Apologetics)
Truth Unites with Gavin Ortlund (understanding the Bible as a Protestant)
The Reformanda Initiative (understanding Catholicism as an Evangelical)
Viewpoint on Mormonism (understanding Mormonism from a biblical perspective)
Evangelism Websites
Evergreen Gospel Presentation
 GotQuestions.org
NAMB Evangelism Tools
Free IMB Training
Who's Your One?
Apologetics Websites
Reasonable Faith with Dr. William Lane Craig
CrossExamined with Frank Turek
John Lennox Resources
Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
MRM.org - Research on Mormonism to help you navigate conversation with the LDS

Scripture to Memorize

The Gospel

Romans 3:10-12: No one is righteous
Romans 6:23: Eternal life is only in Jesus Christ
Romans 10:9-10: The content of the gospel
1 Corinthians 15:1-5: The content of the gospel
Ephesians 2:8-10: Salvation by faith, not works
Galatians 2:15-21: Salvation by faith, not works
Hebrews 1:1-4: Jesus is the final revelation of God

The Trinity

Isaiah 45:5-6: There is only one God
Revelation 5:13: Jesus is God
Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 44:24: God is the creator of all things
John 1:1-3, 14: Jesus is God and the Creator of all things
Colossians 1:15-20: Jesus is supreme
Acts 5:3-5: The Holy Spirit is God

Other

1 John 5:10-12: If you don't believe God (his testimony/Word) you make God a liar
Deuteronomy 13:1-4; 18:20-22: The test of a False Prophet

Outreach

Evangelism Opportunities

  • Your family member or longtime friend who you’ve never shared the gospel with
  • Your waiter at the restaurant
  • The person sitting next to you on the plane
  • The person working out next to you at the gym
  • The person next to you in line
  • Your coworker
  • Throw a block party and share the gospel with your neighbors.
  • Invite your friend/neighbor over for dinner and ask them about their faith/religion.
  • Go knock on doors in your neighborhood asking how you can pray for them. Then look for opportunities to talk about the gospel in those conversations.
  • Short-term Evergreen mission trips

Ministries through Evergreen Church (For more info on these, please reach out to Andrew Gabbert, Director of Evangelism Ministries):

Conversation and Safety Recommendations

  • Always stay hydrated.
  • We strongly recommend that you always have a buddy with you. For practical and spiritual reasons, having a friend with you to pray, help with the conversation, or just keep an eye out is important.
  • If you feel a conversation has become uncomfortable or unhelpful, politely end the conversation and move on. There is no shame in recognizing that the conversation is not going anywhere. 
  • If someone makes you feel unsafe for any reason, take a picture of them with your phone, and avoid that person. Then, for your own safety, send the picture to a friend or family member who knows where you are. Don't feel bad about it. 
  • When you go out with a group it can be helpful to determine a rally point to meet at in the event that you all get separated involuntarily or in the case of an emergency.
  • Though unlikely, in the event of an extreme emergency, call 911. 
Andrew Gabbert
Director of Evangelism at Evergreen Church
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