Without a doubt the use of tracts are one of the versatile tools in an evangelist’s tool box. Just in case I need to clarify, and evangelist can and should describe all Christians. The depth one takes the evangelist’s job description can and does expand what one sees as his/her job assigned according to scripture.

Tracts Passively used: I’ll lay an assorted amount of tracts in a public location and let people read them at their leisure. Gas pump, waiting room, restaurant table…ect.

• This does cover some level of outreach, minimally.
• There is no need to learn how to do this.
• Easy level of comfort
• There is a level, minimal, of excitement know you have done at the least something.
• There is a possibility of a seed being plant
• The tract itself can possibly direct the reader to salvation

Tracts Actively used: I use tracts as ice breakers to start off a friendly conversation building trust; this leads to the opening to share the Gospel. It also helps to discern which people are at the least open to hear you.

• When it is done right it relies on outreach.
• Simple to learn to use tracts to meet people.
• Comfort levels will be by the individual; however, this is a learned skill and comfort level increases with experience.
• Depending on the tracts used people may even initiate the conversation with the individual.
• There are no numbers involved.
• Each time there is interaction, even a negative response, is exciting for the evangelists.
• Sharing is 100% Scriptural.
• The conversation following the tract is intended to plant a seed.
• There needs to be a decision whether or not the individual is ready to make that decision. An opportunity to accept Christ should be given to a person that is ready and understands the implications.
• Learning the skill and preparing oneself is to grow as a Disciple of Christ.

The use of tracts are without a doubt the ammunition that is fuel for the Great Commission in the hands of the evangelist.