Evangelism

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ: Back to Basics

Every Saturday church members divided up and spread out across Oakland, California, returning to a tried-and-true evangelism method of knocking on doors.

Mark DeYmaz: When Actions Speak Louder

What we say about Jesus means very little apart from meaningful action that represents him well.

Amplifying Evangelism: The Future of Outreach and Mission

Ed Stetzer: "Churches that make these three shifts will be more effective at outreach in a skeptical culture."

The Decline of Christian America—An Opportunity for the Gospel?

Ed Stetzer: "People need to see that 'Christian' isn’t just a check box on a survey, but a life changed by the gospel."

How One Pastor Overcame His Personal Evangelism Slump

"I was a pastor whose schedule kept me from being around anybody far from God. But a year ago something changed."

It Started With Science Fiction: Reflections on Missional vs. Attractional Evangelism

Should churches primarily work at attracting seekers, or should churches practice a more missional approach?

4 Simple Ways to Engage Millennials

"As millennials, the way we see the world often makes it difficult for us to meaningfully connect with the local church."

Where Have All the Evangelism Conferences Gone?

Ed Stetzer: "I don’t think more evangelism conferences is the answer, but the lack of many is a symptom of a larger problem."

Ed Stetzer: Why I Stand With Wheaton College

Wheaton College made the national news in a big way last month—while I was visiting with my daughter. Here's my reflection.

New Data Reveals Christmas Churchgoing Trends

Most Americans attend church during the Christmas season, and many would come if invited, new LifeWay Research study finds.