On episode 4, Zach and Amber discuss 30 simple but important principles that are essential characteristics of an effective evangelist. 

30 Essentials for Effective Evangelism

1. Plug in to a loving church.

2. Have a respectful manner. 

3. Be Culturally Flexible. 

4. Be Honest and Sincere.

5. Expect blindness.

6. Proclaim Christ.

7. He wept.

8. He knew every house.

9. He was joyful.

10. He found a way to connect to the person to whom he was speaking.

11. He avoided church and went straight to Christ.

12. He used a great deal of Scripture.

13. He took his time.

14. He gave his testimony.

15. He used their name.

16. He believed in the power of prayer.

17. He gave God all of the glory.

18. He prayed for the person before the visit was concluded.

19. He led the new believer to assurance using Scripture and he had a New Testament ready to give to a new believer.

20. He trained others.

21. SET GOALS

22. LOOK EVERYWHERE FOR PROSPECTS

23. GO INTO THE COMMUNITY

24. KEEP A SPIRIT OF FAITH

25. FOLLOW UP WITH EVERY PROSPECT

26. GET A BURDEN

27. CHECK YOUR VISION

28. ESTABLISH A TIME

29. RECRUIT A PARTNER

30. COMMIT TO A PROCESS

The four articles that we used in this podcast are:
BIBLICAL EVANGELISM (by Richard Coekin)
WHAT I OBSERVED FROM A SEASONED SOULWINNER (by Scott Pauley)
5 WAYS TO HAVE A PERSONAL HARVEST OF SOULS (by Paul Chappell)
5 BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR A SOULWINNING CHURCH (by Paul Chappell)

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