***This photo has nothing to do with this post but when I was scanning my images I burst out laughing when I saw this amazing memory. Mud sliding with friends - there are few things more exillerating! Now, on with the post!***
Is 'evangelism' a dirty word?
This was the question that kick started my talk preparation last week. I think Christian evangelism is highly unpopular in today's culture, and though we are free in this nation to do so, it can seem like a kind of a cringeworthy duty at times. (Maybe it's just me!)
I find it a great personal challenge therefor that sharing our faith in Jesus is one of the last things said man told us to do before returning to His Father in heaven...
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefor go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:18-20
So how to we go? How do we grow in confidence in what we have to share? What's the heart behind the great commission? These were the questions that inspired me as I pieced together my talk for my Revelation Church community last Sunday. It was an interesting journey. I realised that something I thought I wasn't very big on, is actually closely tied to one of my core passions in life...
A recording of my talk has just gone live on this new Revelation Church podcast stream. If you have any thoughts on the topic have a listen and let me know what you think in the comments.