The word “evangelism” tends to send shivers down the spine, doesn’t it? However, it’s important to break out of the shell despite the annoying pit in the stomach. We’ve now put together six tips to help you feel more comfortable about having the “God” conversation with your friends. Dive right in:
1. SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY:
Telling your friends about your experience with God is not only a great way to bring God’s word to life, but also helps you establish a deeper connection with your your pals. So, share your testimony with your friend and a deeper conversation about God will follow.
2. BE AN EXAMPLE:
You know what they say: actions speak louder than words! You might not realize it, but 93% of all daily communication is nonverbal! What’s more, research suggests that just watching someone strive toward a goal can inspire people to adopt the same goal.
It’s no wonder that the Jesus said, “do as I have done to you.” (John 13:15). Therefore, remember to walk the talk. You need to live as Jesus did and be loving and compassionate as He was. It’s also a good idea to encourage friends who feel afraid by pointing them to the true source of hope. They will truly respect you for that.
3. TRY TEXTING:
Did you know that the average millennial exchanges 67 texts per day? What’s more, research shows that people reply to texts within 3 seconds! So, how about initiating a conversation about God over text? In fact, a simple, “Hey, I’d like to share something with you” can help you kick-start a deeper conversation.
4. SHARE GOOD MUSIC AND VIDEOS:
People are constantly watching videos and listening to music on their phones. In fact, 75% of smartphone users utilize their mobile devices to watch videos, while 64% of them use phones to listen to music. Therefore, think about sending your friends either videos or songs that can help you initiate a meaningful conversation about God.
In fact, the Voke app has a vast library of impactful videos that you can share with your friends to talk about God, life, death and other meaningful topics. That’s not all, this app also provides you with the perfect conversation starters to help you break the awkwardness that surrounds “evangelism.”
5. USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO LIFT YOUR FRIENDS:
Social media has got everyone buzzing and tweeting. In fact, 79% of American Internet users are on social media. What’s more, people spend 9 hours on social networking platforms every day! So, take this opportunity to post something that can lift people up.
You don’t have to post Bible verses, but a simple encouraging one-liner can be enough to uplift and inspire someone. Who knows, such a post could be just the icebreaker you need to kick-start a deeper conversation with your friend(s)?
6. USE AN APP:
Mobile apps are hotter than ever! In fact, apps related to social media, entertainment and messaging account for 51% of an average American user’s time spent on mobile phones. It’s no wonder that Voke integrated all three elements to give you a smart tool that helps you effectively share the gospel with Gen Z – the Voke app!
The Voke app lets you share thought-provoking videos with your friends and instantly chat with them as they watch. All you need to do is choose a video from Voke’s unique video library. Or, to make things really interesting, you can pick a video series like the Faith Adventure, prayerfully select a friend and share. You also have the option of sharing with an entire group thanks to Voke Groups!
That’s not all, the app even provides discussion questions with every video to help you chat to your friend or group of friends as you learn new ways to go deeper in faith. So, how about using the Voke app to tell your friends about Christ?
