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The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Empower Evangelism Conference is a major emphasis each year. The conference is a time of refreshment and refocus?a time to get our hearts prepared to do the work of an evangelist.
Don Cass, your SBTC director of evangelism, and the team that works with him, cover every imaginable area of evangelism. Beyond the staff the SBTC uses consultants who write strategic pieces for churches to use. There is a resource center at the SBTC offices that is available to all churches. Gospel tracts, videos, witness training and other evangelistic material may be accessed by calling 817-552-2500 or visiting sbtexas.com.
One of my favorite witnessing tools is freegiftforlife.com. My testimony is on the website. Cards are available that can be used like a gospel tract. Rarely do I leave a restaurant without placing one of those cards on the table. My site has experienced over 100 hits. You can personalize a witnessing card and have your site too.
The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention has developed an evangelism initiative called “God’s Plan for Sharing.” The sub-theme is “Every Believer Sharing?Every Person Hearing” by the year 2020. Each state convention decides whether or not to participate. The SBTC has chosen to be a part of this exciting effort. The SBTC is customizing the plan to fit our state’s context. This could be one of the efforts that will spark a spiritual awakening among God’s people.
The Apostle Paul said, “Whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice,” (Philippians 1:18b NKJV). There are groups across Texas, in the United States and around the world that I may not agree with on certain doctrines, but when the gospel is preached I rejoice. The SBTC may not join hands with all those groups, but the people of God praise the Lord for every genuine effort put forth.
My encouragement to you is to be intentional in presenting the Good News to those without Christ. The SBTC can help you in everything from “One Verse Evangelism” training to planning a “Big Game Supper.”
Vacation Bible School is arguably the most productive evangelistic ministry of Southern Baptists. Plan now to have an outreach to boys, girls and teenagers through VBS.
As the old story goes, when the soul-winner was criticized about his method he asked, “What is yours?” The critic answered, “I don’t have one.” The soul-winner said, “I like my method better.”
Stay positive. People need to hear about Jesus. Be innovative. Do what you have to do, but do something to get the gospel out.
