Stepping Stones: Practical Conversations on Relationship Evangelism

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Hello Living Hope. This is week one of our 4 part series Living Hope Elders on Evangelism. We will kick off the series, hearing primarily from Tim Dance, our founding pastor. First, he explains what makes us an Elder led church. Then he talks about how he sees evangelism impacting his life and his role in leading the church into Jesus' great commission. It's very inspiring and insightful.

Hi Living Hope, this is the trailer for a series that will take the next 4 week. We are having a round table discussion amongst our 5 elders. They will both share their personal heart for evangelism, and discuss how they think evangelism relates to their specific area of ministry. Its a great encouragement to do evangelism AND a great way to get to know your church leadership team better too. Hope...

We work really hard on SteppingStones to help build trust and relationship with people. Which is good and loving. But it's not enough if we don't ever actually get to share the gospel message. So once you have permission and connection with someone, what do you say? Keith then Brian then Chris each give a concrete way to share the good news. Hope it helps you share the gospel with someone....

In this episode, Keith shares another evangelism story, this time from the workplace (which for him was a green bean field) He boldly shared the gospel and only saw its impact a year later!

This episode is our first discussion with 5 people, and was a lot of fun! Crystal and Eddie and Mark and Lyndsey tell how signing up for T-ball changed their family and their lives. A great example of living on mission for Christ as a normal part of every day life.

In this episode, I mention 6 benefits I have experienced from doing evangelism. While evangelism is first about bringing Glory to God and loving others, it also benefits us too! In fact, I think God has designed evangelism to bless us as we go on mission, bringing His love to the world. I'd love to know any benefits you have experienced too. Email me chris@findlivinghope.com

This is our final In-Dept episode going back through the 8 stepping stones to evangelism. This one is Perseverance part 2. I would like us to pray and imagine what it would be like if a friend/family member/neighbor or co-worker accepts Jesus and is baptized. It can really help us to persevere, if God gives us faith to believe He will save them.. I discuss Romans 10:9-12 and Acts 2:38-41 so we can...

This week is a devotional episode going more in-depth on the 7th stepping stone, Perseverance. Often, even after we share the gospel with someone, they will not understand or even react negatively. Especially with friends, family, neigbors and co-workers, it can take months or even years of faithful witness, before they are saved. That is OK! God is patient with us, and we should be patient with t...

During worship in December, Mike introduced a new song to us: Sing We the Song of Emmanuel. As he shared the lyrics, he both encouraged us to remember someone shared Jesus with us, and challenged us that now "It's our turn" to tell the world about Jesus. It hit me powerfully when he first shared it and i believe it's a word God wants Living Hope to hear again, and take to heart.

This week is another short devotional episode going back through the stepping stones. Today we discuss Gospel Confidence part 2. How do we, in a relational way, share the full and faithful gospel message. Why is it so important? The Roman road is a set of scriptures many have used to lay out the gospel for an unbeliever. The verses are Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-10,13. We will read them and give...

This week is another short devotional episode going back through the stepping stones. Today we discuss Gospel Confidence part 1. How do we go from friendly 'regular' conversations to deeper spiritual ones? We spend some time with Paul in Acts 17 looking at how he makes a general spiritual connection with the Greeks at Mars Hill in Athens. Then he tells them about Jesus.

This week is a short devotional episode in the series going back through the 8 original stepping stone steps. The step discussed is Gospel awareness part 2. We look at 1 Cor 2:1-5, John 4: 6-9 and Luke 10: 34-37 What is the role of the Spirit in our evangelism? And how do Jesus and the Good Samaritan, by simply paying attention, find gospel opportunities?

This week Chris interviews a life-long friend, Eric Fetters. Eric is a construction project manager. He tells a powerful story about how God used him to comfort a co-worker with empathy and the love of God. He did a great job of using the stepping stones path to build relationship and then when God opened a door of minstry, Eric showed the empathy he build through his own tragedy, to show the co-w...

This week Chris, Brian Krug and Eric Fetters discuss the theological concept of man made in the image of God. What does it mean? How does the theological concept impact our relationships and evangelism in practical ways?

This week is encouragment to share the best gift of Christmas, Jesus, this season with our neighbors, family, friends, co-workers, classmates. Personally, I'm praying that all the other good "stuff" of Christmas doesn't distract me from focusing on the best thing, the coming of God into the world in his only son Jesus. As i remind myself of that each day, i am then prepared to sh...

In this 3rd episode in our series Stepping Stones In-Depth. Today we look deeper into Gospel awareness. Esentially, it means being aware of the goodness of the gospel for me, and aware of the people all around me who need Jesus too. Here are some scriptures that go deeper into the concept.. John 4:35, Matt 5: 14-16, 2 Tim. 4: 1-5 and 2 Peter 3:15 Espeically with the holidays coming, be praying for...

In this episode, Brian interviews Chris about reaching out to a co-worker. The co-worker is Jewish, and has been deeply effected by the events of October 7th. So Chris , through the words of the Old Testamant, was able to reach out with compassion. Keep praying for peace and healing. Also, for an open door to share Jesus in these tragic world circumstances. Warning , especially if kids listen, som...

In this episode, we continue reviewing the 8 stepping stones. Today is a practical reminder of Step 2 - GOSPEL COMMUNITY.

In this devotional episode, we look at how the first 3 beatitudes show us the gospel: how admitting our inadequacies is all we need to do to receive God's help in sharing Jesus with our family, friends, neighbors co-workers and classmates.

In this episode, Chris interviews Jacob Winograd. Jacob and his wife Bria have been attending Living Hope a long time. Jacob is a transmission repair specialist by day, but a podcaster and political activist too. He tells a powerful story how God allowed him to walk along side a friend he met in the podcasting community who was struggling with his sexual identity. It's a great example of how G...

In this episode, we begin a new series reviewing the 8 stepping stones. Today is a practical reminder of Step 1 GOSPEL JOY. A summary, more scripture, and a practical encouragement to take the joy of the Lord, your joy, to our friends and family, neighbors and co-workers and classmates!

In this interview, Chris talks with Matt VonStein, Metro Director (York/Adams County) at Young Life. Matt explains the way his involvement in Young Life helped him develop the skills to share Jesus with youth and with his neighbors too. It was great to learn how the training they give Young Life leaders overlaps with our Stepping Stones process. Learn more about York/Adams Young Life here:https://...

In this episode we review how Living Hope blessed the people of our area at the New Freedom Fest. We had a huge slide that the kids loved. Also, we had discussions with our neighbors about what matters most. We even got to share the gospel with dozens of attendees. Several Living Hope members share their experiences.

In this interview, Troy Richards (father of our very own Amanda Krug) discusses how serving the needy in Baltimore city has been a blessing over many years. He discusses several specific men he met and how he shared with them the gospel.