I want to group 4 styles that are very relational oriented. These four can be both passive evangelism in it’s weakest sense and yet manifested into active evangelism if properly  handled. The key to the proper use of these styles is to use them as outreach tools to introduce a new church to an area, or new people to an existing church. Be sure to read through to the conclusion to see the response…

• Invitation Evangelism: Used as a “bring them in” reference in Luke 14 compelling to those to come to the Masters feast. Yes this is a good thing to invite our friend, family, and those we meet to church. However, the pastors job, according to the Bible, is to equip the saints for service (Matthew 28:19-20) and not necessarily winning souls and making them members. Though that is expected to be the pastors Job.
• Neighborhood Visitation: This is a tool for every church to stay alive in an area. The over all majority of churches membership live within a 10-15 minute drive to the church where they attend. With that known we cannot eliminate a requirement to visit any and all within each church’s neighborhood. It’s not enough for them just to see the building they need to meet you the church.
• City Assistance Evangelism: We are… as Christians to be compassionate to our fellow man. Seeing to the needs of those around our city or community is truly being compassionate. Unless those who take on these tasks realize the opportunity, they have fallen short of their potential.
• Block Party Evangelism: A fruitful tool that can introduce a congregation to a local community in an over the top way. A word of caution this can easily be exactly what it claims to be a ‘PARTY” and easily leave out what it’s intended purpose. Keep them wholesome, Christ centered, and very family friendly. Fun for the children is always a success.
• Take Away: One must remember that each of these are truly intended to be evangelism tools and not a community activists function. Without this being a means to an end, Evangelize those we have contact with. These are mere good deeds and have no substance toward Christian evangelism unless we apply it to the situations. Poor evangelism tools can be shallow tools to cover up guilt for not sharing Christ with those we contact. Don’t let it be your excuse; Share Christ Boldly. Let no one be unsure that you are sharing the true Gospel with them… not some watered down easy to swallow version.
• Upcoming blog note: Street preaching, Tracts, and Personal Evangelism will all be handled separately with Positive and negative thoughts on each. Until Next week….