Rule of Life Witness 04: Share the Good News (featuring Shaila Visser)
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Mar 17, 2026 Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Global SVP for Alpha International, equips churches to invite questions about faith. She discusses patient, relational ways to share the good news. Expect stories of long-term friendships, invitational 'come and see' approaches, listening well, praying with people, and how younger generations show fresh openness to faith.
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Dream Led A Stranger To Church
- A young man in Vancouver had a dream of Jesus, Googled how to learn about Jesus, and walked into church two weeks later.
- Shaila recounts his rapid journey from dream to baptism within six months.
Tell The Good News In A Good Way
- Try telling the good news in a good way: loving, curious, invitational, and non-manipulative.
- Shaila recommends Daryl Johnson's frame: evangelism is joining the Holy Spirit's conversation, which relieves pressure to perform.
Lead With Love Curiosity And Hospitality
- Do prioritize love, curiosity, hospitality, and invitation when sharing faith rather than argument or pressure.
- Shaila explains showing how Jesus changes daily work and relationships opens doors for people to 'come and see.'
