It's been a while since my last posting (sounds like going to confession!). But I'm determined to get into a regular groove of posting ideas, comments, events, discoveries and who knows what else. So . . . stay tuned.
There is an area of concern that I continue to think and pray through. That area is evangelism. No surprise there, but there is a new twist, at least in my ministry. As a ministry trainer, coach and consultant, I constantly prod church leaders toward outreach. The leading cause of decline in the church is an ever-growing inward focus. The solution is for the church to turn outward in an ever-growing outreach focus. The good news is that many of the churches I serve are doing just that, with the rate of outreach increasing dramatically. However, there has been no corresonding increase in evangelism.
Question: At what point does increased outreach manifest as increased evangelism? How do church leaders make this happen? What are the keys?
Hint: Though a cool cup of water in the name of Jesus has its benefits, it's a poor substitute for Jesus himself.
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I would say with Jesus not here in the flesh we are conduits of that ministry, that cool water. People need more than pity, piety and words. So, lead them to water and they will be ready for the next step. Have them die of thirst and there won't be a next step. William
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