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Description: The gift of Evangelism is the divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship.
Distinctives: People with this gift
*Communicate the message of Christ with clarity and conviction
*Seek out opportunities to talk to unbelievers about spiritual matters
*Challenge unbelievers to faith and to become fully devoted followers of Christ
*Adapt their presentation of the gospel to connect with the individual’s needs
*Seek opportunities to build relationships with unbelievers
Traits:
*Sincere
*Candid
*Respected
*Influential
*Spiritual
*Confident
*Commitment-oriented
Cautions: People with this gift
*Need to remember the Holy Spirit, not guilt, is the motivator in a person’s decision for Christ
*Should avoid becoming critical of others by remembering that we are all “witnesses”, but we are not all “evangelists”
*Need to listen carefully, because the same approach is not appropriate for everyone
References:
Ephesians 4:11
Acts 8:26-40
Luke 19:1-1
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 79.
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