Becoming an “Everyday Evangelist”

            In marriage, Spiritual intimacy is  based on the core beliefs about God, faith, and marriage and are dependent upon the level or depth to which these core beliefs are shared and respected. The core beliefs start with the Word. And, it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes” (Deuteronomy 17:19 (NKJV). The sacred marriage institution between man and woman, created by God is the front line of defense to the things that are happening in our world. But, interestingly our prosperous generation search for the purpose, meaning and value, with many couples experiencing a deep sense of distress and emptiness and isolation. And why not, our society is filled with children with no father, abuse, violence, marital discord and emotional problems. Let’s look at some statics to help put things in perspective “23% of born-again Christians have been divorced more than twice, each night 40% of children fall asleep in fatherless homes, The data on sexual  abuse is daunting, by age 18, 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused by someone they love or trust. The occurrence of 5,3 million actions of domestic violence each year among 28 years and older women result in 52,00 injuries and 1300 deaths. In 2014, a study revealed that over 3000 U.S. residents committed suicide with 130,000 failed attempts. Suicide is the 3^rd leading killer of 10-14-year-old children. How tragic,

            So what is the answer to these probing questions?  Christ growth and discipleship and evangelism for a post-modern world. Revivals, programs, and VBS or not the answer any more of the majorities. God  Word tell us,“And we proclaim Him. Admonishing every man and teaching man with all wisdom, that we may present every man (and woman) complete in Christ” (Colossians 2:28). Our pastors and churches much come together to fight this serious problem that has infected our society like cancer. We need education at every level. The

Baby boomer and older must get involved; As Christians, we must stop talking about “church” to the lost. It means nothing to the lost anymore; they have a preconceived idea in their mind that prevents them from feeling the church is relevant. I would recommend a simple action plan. Develop an “Everyday Witness”. Put the fear of offending aside, study and learn how to share your Christian faith. We must become an evangelist everywhere we go and speak to the lost about our wonderful  community’ The lost think of cold unfriendly, cliques members who fail to notice their even there. Our big screen and Praise Teams do not impress them. “They want to belong. Some think of “community” as small groups. Friend, it is bigger than that. The community is the core of who you are.” (Dever and Dunlop 2015)

            But our churches are filled with members who are not there because of the Holy Spirit filled pastor are the music. They attend First Baptist Church of You have the Same Interest, Hobbies or the kids go to the same dance class or similar social status. They attend on Sunday and go back to the world with no change. To break out of this cycle that has continued for decades we must come out of our shell and take our community into uncharted waters.There is a way to do this, I call it :”Shopping Evangelism”; the art of tearing down all the walls between you and a stranger, in a short time and allowing the Holy Spirit to plant a seed without you feeling the pressure,of sharing the gospel. Your job is to make a friend, build trust and then when God moves invite then to come to you “community” Then your community must lavish them with love.and plug them into your to Bible Study and assign them a mentor; “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places”(Ephesians 6:12).  God will provide us strength for our journey.