Fearless Faith Sharing THE PEDICURE AND OTHER STORIES OF AUTHENTIC FAITH SHARING Fearless Faith Sharing

God’s Work-Our Hands and Feet Beautiful Feet Sunday WELCOME God’s Work-Our Hands and Feet God’s Word-Our Voice

4 reasons why we don’t talk about our faith Don’t need to Shy Afraid/Embarrassed Actions speak louder than words 4 reasons why we don’t talk about our faith

Polk County 2010 47% Claimed 53% Unclaimed

Dunn County Wisconsin 2010 48% “claimed by a religious group 52% “unclaimed by a religious group

Ludolf and Esther Gjerde

Romans 10  For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” …And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Go Matthew 28 And Jesus came and said to them, … therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

I Love to Tell the Story DB I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory, Of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, Because I know 'tis true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else can do.

How many of you LIKE that song? What is the main point of that song? I Love to Tell the Story How many of you LIKE that song? What is the main point of that song? How many of you really LIKE talking about your faith? How many of you are really comfortable about talking about your faith?

Talking about your faith is an authentic conversation about your real life.

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Practice talking about your faith will make it much less freaky. Don’t Freak OUT!

Don’t freak out!

Beautiful Feet Sunday or How to share your faith without freaking out.

Even invite someone to church!

We cannot stay where we are and follow Jesus. Following Jesus will more likely move us outside our comfort zones than a time zone.

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 1. Tell someone about your favorite restaurant and 1 favorite menu items. Practice.

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 1. Tell someone about your favorite restaurant and 1 favorite menu items. Practice.

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT Tell someone about your favorite restaurant and 3 favorite menu items. 2. Tell someone about your favorite church and 1 favorite things about the church. Practice.

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 3. What are you doing this weekend? Could you mention going to church? Could you invite?

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 4. 24/3/9 24 words/3 points/9 seconds What difference has Jesus/faith/church made in your life?

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 5. Prayer-I will follow you Lord, even though I don’t know where you are leading. Pray about who you might invite to church. Write down the names 1,2,3 people to pray for. Is Jesus calling you to GO and invite them to church?

5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT Tell someone about your favorite restaurant 2. Tell 3 things you love about your church 3. What are you doing this weekend? 4. 24/3/9 What difference has Jesus/faith/church made in your life? 5. Prayer- who might you invite to church on Sunday.

Go Matthew 28 And Jesus came and said to them, … therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Pigs can fly and Lutherans can talk about their faith

How will you help members become more comfortable talking about their faith in the next 9 months?

SMARTY GOAL Specific Task Measure Results Accountable to Whom Mission Action Plan Faith Sharing Specific Task Measure Results Accountable to Whom Resources Needed Timeline to Complete Why are we doing this?

Role Playing to practice how to share your faith. My little boy is sick. I’m really worried about him. What do you say? Do you ask about his symptoms and offer advice on doctors to call? Or do you say something like I’ve got kids too, and I know that when they were sick I worried too. For me it helped to pray about it. My faith helps me get through some tough days. Would you like me to pray for you?