Introduction to

EVANGELISM is the announcement,

proclamation, and/or preaching of
the gospel the good news of and
about Jesus Christ.
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
Evangelism, the communication of the gospel message,
includes a warning, an explanation, and a call.
• Evangelism includes WARNING PEOPLE ABOUT SIN AND
THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN. (John 16:8; Acts
24:25; Revelation 20:11-15).
• It includes an explanation of GOD’S REMEDY FOR SIN—
THE GOSPEL (Acts 8:29-35; Romans 3:21-26; 2
Corinthians 5:21)
• And it includes the CLEAR CALL TO REPENT(to turn from
sin and to turn toward God) and BELIEVE THE GOSPEL, BY
FAITH (Mark 1:15; Luke 13:1-5; Acts 17:29-31; Romans
1:17; Romans 10:9-13).
 TO DO:
List down your Top 5 biggest
evangelism fears.
Defusing Your Biggest
Evangelism Fears
Fear #1: Rejection
• For we speak as messengers approved by God to be
entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to
please God, not people. He alone examines the
motives of our hearts (1 Thessalonians 2:4)
• For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,
but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy
1:7-8)
Fear #2: I Won’t Know What to
Say
• And if someone asks about your Christian
hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this
in a gentle and respectful way (1 Peter 3:15).
Fear #3: My Friends Won’t
Believe Me
• For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and against
the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
(Ephesians 6:12).
Fear #4: I’m Not a Perfect
Christian
• But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that
this all-surpassing power is from God and not from
us (2 Corinthians 4:7).
• Isn’t it obvious that God deliberately chose men and
women that the culture overlooks and exploits and
abuses, chose these “nobodies” to expose the
hollow pretensions of the “somebodies”? (1
Corinthians 1:26-28).
The Principles of Evangelism for
Christian Teens
1. UNDERSTAND YOUR
OWN FAITH
• Understanding the basics of your Christian faith
can go a long way in easing your fears of sharing
the gospel.
• Before you start witnessing to others, be sure you
know what you believe and why you believe it.
Sometimes even writing it down can make it all
clearer.
2. OTHER RELIGION’S BELIEFS
AREN’T ALL WRONG
• Some Christian teens think that witnessing is about
disproving other people's faiths and religions. However,
that isn't necessarily true.
For instance, doing good things for the poor is a part of
many religions around the world.
• Don't be so focused on proving their beliefs wrong.
Instead, focus on showing how Christianity is right.
3. KNOW WHY YOU'RE
SHARING THE GOSPEL
• If your motivations are not coming from a place of
love and patience you could end up relying on
manipulation to "get a result." Try to know why you
are sharing the gospel and don't feel pressured to
get a decision. Just plant a seed.
4. SET LIMITS
• Avoid argumentations and debates.
• Instead set goals and limits for your discussion. It
helps to know your audience or practice
conversations. This way you will know how to answer
tough questions and be prepared to walk away from
a discussion before it becomes a shouting match.
5. BE PREPARED FOR WHAT
YOU MAY FACE
• Some will avoid any discussion of religion because
they have had some very bad experiences with
"forceful" Christians.
• Others will have misconceptions about God's nature.
• By practicing your evangelistic techniques you will
find that talking to others about the Gospel will come
easier over time.
 Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit,
JESUS’ MINISTRY PATTERN
1. Seek the lost
• Seek out those who do not know Jesus and invite them to be
his followers.
2. Nurture believers
• Build up in the faith those who have come to know Jesus.
3. Equip workers
• Train and coach believers to become active and skillful
workers in Jesus’ disciple making ministry.
4. Multiply leaders
• Identify, coach and then deploy leaders who will lead other
workers in disciple making ministries.