Ways to Share Jesus with Others

We are in a season of harvest and God has called us to prepare for this harvest! God is moving in amazing ways, and we want to jump in with what He's doing. As the people of God we want to be prepared and proactive in sharing the hope we have in Jesus. Here are a few ways that you can both gauge spiritual openness and open the door to gospel conversations with others.

Here’s a short video to envision you for how you can reach your neighbors. This is great for involving and envisioning your kids too.

How to Engage Others Spiritually

Ways to Start Spiritual Conversations

Ask the person how thay are doing and listen compassionately, looking for opportunities to dig deeper into areas of pain. You can say “that sounds hard, tell me more about that.”

Acknowledge the awkward by saying: “this may sound awkward, but….

…has anyone ever shared with you what Jesus did for you?

…has anyone ever shared the Gospel with you?

…have you ever had an encounter with Jesus/God?”

…when’s the last time you felt seen and loved by someone?”

Use a commonly experienced challenge: With so many challenges in the world right now (wars, inflation, cultural divisiveness, politics), almost everyone is feeling it in some way. Look for common ground to talk about the struggles. This provides an opportunity for you to share in a natural way how God is filling you with hope and joy despite the situation. Here are some questions to help open that conversation:

- “How has ________________ affected you?” (insert situation)
- “Are you worried about where things are headed?”
- “How are you coping with all of this?”

In response you can share in a simple way how you are meeting God in this season. Be sure to use vocabulary that they will understand and talk about how God is helping you overcome anxiety or fear or hopelessness. Be sure to give them opportunities to respond and gauge their openness to what you are saying. You can say things like “have you ever experienced God in that way?” “if you ever need someone to talk to or pray with you, please let me know.”

Invite them to Church

Ask them if they have ever gone to church or if they go to a church. If they don't attend one, you can invite them to ours. Many people have never been to a church because no one's ever invited them.

Offer to Pray for Them

Share something like this: “I’m a follower of Jesus and love to pray for other people. Is there some way I can pray for you or your family today?”

- Sometimes they will answer with a clear thing you can pray for in which case ask if you can pray for them right then and there (be sure to be sensitive to the situation and make sure that is appropriate - if you are at the front of a long line at the cashier, that might not be a good time to pray for them right then and there)
- If they respond with a yes but don’t have a specific thing you can pray for, consider asking this as a follow-up questions: “if you could have God do one miracle in you or your family’s life right now, what would it be?”

Offer to Give them a Bible

One of the most powerful things we can do is get the Word of God in people’s hands. If you decide to go this route, you can give them a physical Bible that is new and in its original packaging. You can even take this a step further and offer to read it together with them over Zoom or Facetime. Be sure to direct them to start in one the gospels.

Pray for the Sick

If you come across anyone that is injured or sick, take the opportunity to ask them how they are doing, express sympathy for what they are going through, and then offer to pray for them. You can say something like this:

"I've seen God heal people (or I've had friends that were healed) through prayer in Jesus' name. Would it be okay if I prayed for healing for you right now?"
After you pray, it's good to check if they felt anything or if it feels any different.

Be Prepared to Share the Gospel

1 Peter 3:15 says: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...”

Here are a few simple ways to share the gospel

Your Testimony

Share what your life was like before you met Jesus, how you met Jesus , and then what your life is like now that you know Jesus or how he has changed you. Be sure to follow up your testimony with the gospel message if they are open. Check out this video to help you think through this.

3 Circles Gospel Method

While this method has some similarities to the 4 Spiritual Laws method, it provides a clearer picture of what God desires for a person in this life as well as the life to come.

Explanation of 3 Circles Method

Real examples of 3 Circles Method

G.O.S.P.E.L.

A simple acronym to help you remember the message of the gospel is the actual word GOSPEL itself.

God created us for relationship with Him

We were made for a relationship with God, to live in His presence and under His rule.

Our sins shattered our relationship with God.

Sin destroyed our relationship with God and with others. It leads to brokenness, death, and separation.

Sin cannot be removed by good deeds

Trying to fix ourselves through religion or morality doesn’t erase the effects of sin.

Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again

Jesus took our place, paid the penalty for our sin, and rose to give us life and reconciliation.

Everyone who trusts in Jesus alone has eternal life

Salvation is a gift received by faith— trusting in Jesus alone, not our efforts. We are called to repent of our sin, believe in Jesus and what he did, and submit to his authority over our lives.

Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever

Following Jesus means new life now—restored relationships and purpose—and eternal life in God's kingdom.

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