This past Sunday we kicked off the DNA series with the first subject, Evangelism.
God has placed within each one of us a desire to share Christ with those around us.
What did we learn?
1. 89% of church goers say that the church exists to meet my needs and the needs of my family. Only 11% said the purpose of the church is to win the world for Jesus. 95% of all Christians never win a single soul to Christ.
2. Evangelism is not easy, yet for many it is scary.
3. Evangelism is one of the highest values of the church, but one of the least practiced.
4. Over time, the church if it does not practice evangelism will move towards self-centeredness.
5. Evangelism must be loving. The greatest command is to Love God, the second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself.
6. Evangelism must be relevant. It must meet real needs that people have.
7. Evangelism must make connections. 6 million people were asked, "What would it take to get you to church?" 90% answered, "Someone to ask me." 74% of people today came to Christ through a friend or relative, not as a result of an altar call, pastor, or church program.
8. Evangelism must be with urgency. There will be a time when it will be too late.
I don't think we ever purposefully stop doing evangelism personally. I think over time unless we keep reminding ourselves of the great commission, we just lose the focus we need to have on it.
Coming Next Sunday, DNA- Relationships -
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