Average Joe Evangelist

    When we think of people that share the word of God the word missionary goes to our mind the fastest. The people that spend long hard hours studying in bible classes or that takes several training classes and takes all year to raise funds for that trip. While that information is very true at times for most missionaries...this also makes people very discouraged. At times we all might get that feeling of wanting to go on a missions trip or even reach out to others here at home. So instead of just elaborating on missions trip's and missionaries, I am actually going to make a step by step process of how you can become that known missionary of not only others lives but your own life. Now before the process starts I would like to address one thing first. Some of you might automatically be thinking, "Well missionary is not really for me. I love God and everything but that is just not for me but I am still gonna read this to see these difficult steps that I personally could never do." Hm mm...if you are anywhere along those lines. Forget all that nonsense and take a leap because your not as average as you thin you are.

#1. Become Known as a Child of Christ
If you are interested in being a missionary either in your home or beyond it you need to have a love for Jesus Christ. I'm not saying that you need to go to a bible seminary to study the bible for 10 years unless that's what you are called to do. You do need to make an effort to understand God's words. Having a basic knowledge of the bible and its events can help you better understand the character of God. But you also need to go out and grow your faith so that you get personal experience. I think that being able to tell any story from the bible is great but being able to share your own personal experiences is truly half the battle of evangelism. When one can share the details about their walk with Christ that is when they are at their best because they are embracing what God has given them. This step can be hard only if you make it hard by not choosing to learn God's word for better understanding or to benefit your walk with Christ.

#2. Practice Sharing Your Stories
Before you go on a big missions trip over seas or before you talk to your grieving co-worker you need to know what your going to say to them. When God gives you an opportunity to share his word and to allow you to expand your faith you are not to worry at all because he will speak through you if you take the chance. But this step needs practice so you know what your doing...because you might already know the words to speak through God. We can all be given the right clues and information at different times in our lives mainly from past experiences. And at the time we might not think that the insight God gives us is ever applicable to our lives....well I am telling you to dig up those lessons learned because this is where they come in handy. One way to put all of this into practice then ultimately into play is to pray. You need to take all the information that you have compiled in your mind and the information that you have on the person you are helping to apply it all to the situation. Practice what your going to do over in your head and pray to God asking if that's how he wants to use you. Remember that in order to help people effectively you need to use rational but yet understanding words. You never want to get rude or abrasive when you are trying to be persuasive.

#3. Bring Yourself to Their Level
When we are helping someone based on certain situation we might automatically rank ourselves higher than them because we might simply know more than them when it comes to scripture. Even if that is true believe it or not, you are still equal to that person even if they are homeless. When you set yourself above someone else or if you think they are better than you, then there is no way that you can help them. You need to be able to talk to someone as if your talking to yourself. You need to be comfortable by leaving all of the stereotypes on the side line. Talk to them like they are human and don't act like your a pastor because you need to set a normal conversational ground before you bring out God's words.

#4. Don't Think and Just Jump
Of course you need to think to some extent while your helping others through the word of Christ. But for me when I end up not reaching out to someone whether if its on a missions trip or here at home, it was all because I waited around. I'm sure everyone has had times where the waiting process just built up butterflies in your stomach. Some nerve wrecking waiting times are getting your license, Sat's, performing on stage, public speaking, auditions, and anything that requires so waiting time. Well one way to solve that is not to think about. As soon as we get the idea to reach out to the new girl at school or our co-worker that's struggling in their marriage, we need to take that initial idea and run with it. I know that we all have gotten that idea at least once but 50% of the time I would say that most people tell themselves that they will do it tomorrow which then turns into the next which then turns into next week. As that continues to be put on hold we become nervous because we don't know what to say or we might tell ourselves " Hey that person I was going to minister to is looking at lot better so I am not gonna talk to them anymore." You never know if anything has been resolved in other peoples lives without asking them. We all get that first idea of helping someone because God puts that fire in our heart so don't wait for it to die down pass on the torch while its still lit.

#5. Be Confident and Make it a Regular Occurrence
Once you have a couple of experiences of reaching out to others through the words of Christ keep with it. The action of ministry doesn't come often or easy to some people so take that gift and know that it is good. You have to be confident that God will not let you down in whatever situation he puts you in. Your determined actions and attitude serves as an example to everyone around you. I mean who knows...those that look up to you might realize how happy you are in reaching out to others and they might get over their own fears. Evangelism is something that everyone can do and that is meant to do. Becoming a child of God is a reward in it's self but being able to spread his words through our own way is a huge bonus.


Take these steps and tell yourself that they are possible. You never know when you will get the chance to preach the gospel to others. You need to get educated, practice, take all chances, speak with reason, and be confident. Every single one of us is capable of becoming a missionary for God it is just the matter of us bringing out those talents.


Word of the Day: "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."
                                         ~Galatians 5:25