Perhaps you feel that you are not gifted as an evangelist and this stands in the way of you sharing your faith. Well, here are some ways for you to be involved in this that doesn’t require you to be gifted as an evangelist. This is for those of you who have trouble initiating conversations, engaging people directly and are simply shy.
1. Pray for those who are not yet committed followers of Jesus
Pray for specific people, including our young people who are not yet baptized, and also neighbors & friends. And pray for them regularly. Pray that God will work in their lives; that their eyes will be opened; their heart will be softened; that they will commit to follow Jesus.
James 5:16 says this about prayer, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” So this is something that any of us can do that is powerful and effective to bring them to a point of commitment.
2. Speak up as the opportunity presents itself in normal conversations
From time to time, in the course of everyday conversations, a topic will come up that gives you an opportunity to say something for Jesus. I believe God provides these opportunities and we should look for these open doors and speak up. When you find yourself in these situations and ask, “What should I say?” well, we should rely on the Spirit to give us the words to say. Luke 12:12 says, “for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”
What we should not do is shy away because we are ashamed of Jesus and his way.
Mark 8:38 give us this warning – “For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
But we should see this as an opportunity to acknowledge Jesus and to be blessed by God for this.
Matthew 10:32 says, “Everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven.”
3. Be ready to give an answer when asked about your faith
Sometimes people will ask us what we believe – and we should have something to say about our faith.
1 Peter 3:15 says, “but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.”
This isn’t about arguing, or winning and losing arguments. Its about witness; confessing your faith, which any of us can do. It doesn’t have to be polished. Just share what you believe and why. And let them choose to react how they like.
4. Share with others what God has done for you
Remember how Jesus cast out the legion of demons from a man? Well this man
“ . . . begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, ‘Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.’ So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him” – Luke 8:38-39.
He wasn’t called to the mission field. Jesus sent him to his own home. And what was he to share? How much God has blessed him.
You too can share your own experience with God; how God continues to take care of you and answers your prayers.
5. Live out your Christian faith
Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
People always care about deeds more than words. People listen to our lives more than our message. Or we could say that our lives are our true message. Can people see your faith in your daily life? In your family life? In your work setting? Will they give glory to God when they see your life and how you live? A phrase credited to Francis of Assisi says, “preach the gospel, and if necessary use words.”
6. Invite people to church
The most common way (that I know of) that people commit to Jesus today in our context, is to become a part of a church community. They start attending, start learning, and often make a commitment to Christ.
Here is a statistic: 66 percent of people that come to church come because a friend has invited them or brought them along with them. This is by far the highest percentage. Notice what is not: a Pastor’s efforts – 8 %; Music – 2 %; Evangelistic crusade – ¼ %.
Again, this is something that we can all do. It is, perhaps, the most effective way to start people on the path of discipleship.
7. Love and welcome those who come to church
We have all been to churches that seem cold; that make us want to find the door. And these churches probably thought they were warm! So we need to go out of our way to make people feel comfortable here. Here is a factoid to ponder – in the first 11 minutes a person has already decided if they are comfortable and will come back. So we need to work hard, right away! But we should be hospitable not just at the beginning. We should learn their name, find out what their concerns are, include them in activities and invite them to your house.
Also, remember Jesus’ example. Don’t just welcome those who are like you; who look like you; think like you and who you are comfortable with. The Pharisees said of Jesus, “This man receives sinners and eats with them” – Luke 15:2. And it was true. He welcomed all.
8. Finally, participate in church programs that reach out
William Higgins
Christian teaching 
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