The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay leader who has a heart for lost people and is effective in reaching people for Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12 tells us that these evangelistic leaders are a gift from God to a local church. Paul wroteContinue reading “Honoring the Evangelists Among You”
Category Archives: Evangelism
Setting Five-Year Goals
Tech leader Bill Gates is often quoted as saying, “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in 10 years.” The same could be said about five-year goals. Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar was known for saying, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” Continue reading “Setting Five-Year Goals”
Your Best Leadership Advice
I remember hearing Paul Chitwood pass along leadership advice he had received from General Colin Powell, who advised leaders to do their job, take care of their troops and not worry about their next job. That is great advice for all leaders. Another tidbit of leadership advice involved Kentucky Baptist associational leader Rick Reeder andContinue reading “Your Best Leadership Advice”
Stay Faithful to the End
Short-timer’s syndrome, according to one online definition is “a psychological and behavioral state where a person loses motivation, focus, or emotional investment in their current role as their departure date approaches.” Short-timer’s syndrome can be the malady of a pastor or ministry leader as one prepares to transition to a new role, or as retirementContinue reading “Stay Faithful to the End ”
Revival Living
“Revival” and “revivals” are not necessarily the same thing. A revival could refer to a series of special church services where preaching, singing and fellowship took place. Revival, on the other hand, could be defined as an experience or season in the life of an individual, or a church, where a closer walk with God,Continue reading “Revival Living”
Giving a Gospel Invitation
We invite lots of people to do many things. In 2025, both of my daughters were married, and they sent many invitations to friends and family members inviting them to join their special day. Invitations are sent for baby showers, groundbreaking ceremonies, anniversaries, birthday parties and more. Sometimes folks spontaneously invite neighbors to join them for snacks at their home. An invitation is made and a response isContinue reading “Giving a Gospel Invitation”
Together for The Mission: Reaching College Students
One of the greatest missional opportunities available to Kentucky Baptists can be found on the more than 100 college campuses that dot the landscape of our Commonwealth. More than 260,000 students descend on those grounds every semester with the vast majority, possibly as high as 95%, not being connected to a local church duringContinue reading “Together for The Mission: Reaching College Students”
What is your evangelism strategy?
How you would you respond as a pastor, elder or ministry leader if someone asked, “What is your evangelism strategy?” Some leaders would have a ready answer, but many would not. Many pastors, elders and ministry leaders are busy with other important matters and have not given time to think through an intentional plan toContinue reading “What is your evangelism strategy?”
Partners in the Gospel
The Apostle Paul expressed in clear terms his appreciation to the Philippian believers because of their gospel partnership. Paul wrote Philippians 1:3-5, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” The Philippians were financial supporters of Paul’s gospel work, and heContinue reading “Partners in the Gospel”
Consider Going to Them
Knocking on doors in hopes of sharing the gospel has been part of my life for 35 years of ministry leadership. I learned to share the gospel at age 25 and have been involved in door-to-door evangelism since age 26. Front door evangelism is not the only way to share the gospel, but it remains one way to access many people with the hope of Christ. There are plenty ofContinue reading “Consider Going to Them”
