1. SNOW CAMP 2010 SATURATE

2. Preparation “…98% of Christians do not regularly introduce others to the Savior.” Bill Bright

3. Preparation I. The Importance of Speaking Up “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Howard Hendricks

4. Preparation The Good News of the Gospel is to be proclaimed verbally. When we witness with just our life, it is an incomplete message.

5. Preparation Remember: Our walk and our talk are both very important for effective evangelism.

6. Preparation II. Principles of Communication Our goal in communication is to be others-centered! To be others-centered we need to:

7. Preparation A. Be Clear Non-Christians must understand the Gospel in order to respond!

8. Preparation B. Be Relevant Jesus is the answer for: …freedom from guilt …depression …relationships at home …problems w/ a boyfriend or girlfriend

9. Preparation C. Keep it Simple 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

10. Preparation III. Making a Transition A. Be aware of open doors When the door opens, identify with them and ask if you may share with them what helped you get through the problem.

11. Preparation III. Making a Transition B. Learn possible transition statements Several years ago I had the opportunity to have a real turn-around in my life. Do you have a second for me to tell you about that?

12. Preparation III. Making a Transition B. Learn possible transition statements What would you say if you told me your biggest struggle in life and I could offer you an answer to your problem?

13. Preparation IV. Know the Best Style Six Styles of Evangelism Bill Hybels Confrontational:challenge w/ boldness! Intellectual: use your mind! Relational: Live it out - cultivate

14. Preparation IV. Know the Best Style Six Styles… Invitational: come and hear! Serving: how can I help? Testimonial: He changed my life!

15. Preparation IV. Know the Best Style No matter what method or style of witnessing you use, you can always share about what Jesus has done in your life.

16. Preparation Your Testimony: 1. My life before becoming a Christian 2. How I realized my need for Christ 3. When and how I accepted Christ 4. Ways Christ has changed my life