The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele How do we get the whole church engaged in evangelism? - with Gavin Perkins.
Nov 8, 2022
Gavin Perkins, senior minister of St Jude's at Bowral, shares insights from his research on church engagement in evangelism. He reveals that while many view it as an individual task, actual conversations with non-Christians are minimal. The discussion focuses on creating an evangelistic culture, tackling barriers like lack of relationships and confidence, and the importance of community in sharing faith. Gavin also emphasizes the role of music and innovative programs to facilitate spiritual dialogues, encouraging a collective responsibility in evangelism.
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Cross-Shaped Evangelism
- Approach evangelistic conversations with humility before God and others.
- Recognize that it's not through our ability but God’s grace that we understand the gospel.
Preaching and Anxiety
- Dominic Steele shared how he highlighted potential future hardships for Christians.
- Gavin Perkins cautioned against overly emphasizing hardship, which could discourage evangelism.
Balancing Hardship and Hope
- Acknowledge potential hardships while still encouraging evangelistic efforts.
- Emphasize the importance of obedience to Christ and the potential impact on others.
