All evangelism articles – Page 4
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Opinion‘Have you been washed in the blood of the lamb, brother?’ 5 ways to avoid Christianese in your evangelism
Struggle to share your Christian faith without slipping into jargon? Felix Aremo shares his tops tips for choosing your words wisely
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Thank God it's MondayThe actor: 'I have a fantastic opportunity to reframe people's perceptions of the Christian faith'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet ‘ordinary’ tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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InterviewsCraig Greenfield moved his family to a Cambodian slum. But don’t call him a missionary
From living in open community with drug addicts to raising his family in a Cambodian slum, Craig Greenfield has spent decades living in some of the poorest places on earth. It has caused him to wrestle with weighty issues around money, mission and multiculturalism
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OpinionShould Christians spend $20m advertising Jesus during Superbowl? Absolutely!
The $20 million ‘He Gets Us’ Superbowl ad is the largest advertising spend by a religious group in history. It’s an alabaster jar-like sacrifice, says Gareth Russell, and completely necessary if we want to reach a generation of people who have never been to church
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Regular ColumnistsMy new year's resolution: Stop trying to make church sound attractive
I have spent much of my career trying to improve the Church’s PR. As part of this, I wanted to write an article on why I still go to church and why you should, too. It was going to be one of those numbered lists: for the ...
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OpinionOnly half of Christians think evangelism is important. We must equip one another to share the good news
According to a new survey, 43 per cent of UK Christians know nothing about Jesus’ Great Commission and only half think it is important to share their faith. That’s a huge missed opportunity for the Church, says Phil Knox
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OpinionCharging for carol services is performance-driven Christianity at its worst
Hillsong London is charging £10 for an adult ticket to their carol concert. But Carl Beech says the policy excludes those who can’t afford to pay - and that’s the antithesis of Christmas
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Magazine FeaturesCan Christians afford to be hospitable this Christmas?
Christmas provides us with a special opportunity to show love to others, says Jo Swinney, and being hospitality doesn’t have to cost the earth
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InterviewsPastor Mick Fleming: ‘An angel told me to forgive the man who abused me’
Pastor Mick Flemming’s Church on the Street hit the headlines during Covid-19. He speaks about his own abuse and drug addiction, doing church differently and becoming a spokesperson for the poor and marginalised
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OpinionAs an American living in the UK here's how I'm using Thanksgiving to share my faith
When Sarah Yardley moved from California to the UK eight years ago, she brought her love of Thanksgiving with her. Here’s how the American festival gives her the best opportunity to share the gospel with her British friends and neighbours
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OpinionEvangelism is never an excuse for Christians to insult other religions
The street preacher Shaun O’Sullivan has been found not guilty of hate speech after describing Muhammed as a “paedophile”. But just because it is legal to insult other religious figures, that doesn’t mean Christians are right to do so, argues Julian Bond
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OpinionWhen it comes to evangelising Muslims, truth matters more than hurt feelings
Hatun Tash believes evangelist Shaun O’Sullivan was justified in describing Muhammed as a “paedophile”. She explains why
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Opinion10 questions to ask a Muslim
Most Muslims are very open to talking about faith. You don’t have to be an Islamic expert to start a conversation and share your own experiences, says Bethie Peltola.
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OpinionWhat does the word 'gospel' mean?
You might be surprised to know that the word ‘gospel’ was first used to describe the Roman Caesar. But what does it mean today in our post-Christian culture?
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Real LifeOli London: I’ve rejected my trans identity to follow Jesus. Now I want to be baptised
After speaking to a priest and reading about Jesus, he decided to reject gender ideology altogether
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OpinionOur new prime minister celebrates Diwali, but what does the Hindu festival stand for?
Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s first Hindu prime minister
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OpinionWant to get better at personal evangelism? Here’s how
Everyone we meet is somewhere on the journey towards or away from faith, says neighbourhood chaplain, Colin Johnson. Here’s how you can share yours
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Magazine FeaturesWhy the Queen was Britain’s best evangelist
Much has been made of Queen Elizabeth II’s faith, but where did her strong trust in Jesus come from? Catherine Butcher explores the religious influences in the Queen’s life – from childhood to old age – and how they contributed to her becoming our nation’s most effective evangelist
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Opinion5 reasons to join the National Day of Prayer for Schools
Want to change a nation? Start with the children and young people, says Pete Baker. He makes an impassioned plea for Christians to prioritise prayer for their local schools
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OpinionUsing graffiti to spread the gospel
Paul told the early Church he would use “all possible means” to reach people for Jesus. But would that include graffiti? Fiona Burt explores
