Can I tell you a secret? I’m not a fan of evangelism.
Now hear me out. It’s not that I’m not a fan of proclaiming the good news of Jesus to a dying world. I’m all for it. It’s biblical and commanded.
It’s just not my strong point.
When we went to our new members class we took a spiritual gifts questionnaire. You know where I ranked on evangelism out of 26 spiritual gifts (one being the highest)? Twenty-one. I mean, voluntary poverty ranked higher!
Evangelism makes me nervous. Oftentimes it feels forced. I’m not a fan of gospel tracks. At all.
It scares me.
The truth is I still need to be a proclaimer of truth–and not just in my actions. It’s an area where I need some major growth.
I’m taking a Leadership class with Southern’s Seminary Wives Institute. You know what it should really be called? Women and Evangelism. That’s even the title of our textbook. We even have to hand out tracks as an assignment. I’m kind of dreading it.
I know I need it.
Last night was the second class, it hasn’t been anything I haven’t heard before. But it’ll be a continual reminder of what I should be doing. Being intentional in my interactions.
It’s part of living intentionally for the kingdom.
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thanks for sharing this. i feel the same way. i find myself praying for boldness all the time. i enjoy reading your blog! it was great getting to hang out with you tonight.