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You should try street preaching some time. I know it sounds intimidating, but it really helps you to grow in the faith as well. Just get some good tracts, and share as much as you know. If you don't have all the answers, just be honest with people, and then get into the Word and find the answers so that you can share that truth with the next person who asks. You'll be amazed at how fast you can grow if you get out there and do something for the Lord.

Mr SE

I have a question about street preaching. Where do you find people on streets anymore? They are all in cars and buildings. How do you do street preaching? And, what have you found to be its effectiveness?

There's usually a street preacher or two in the middle of the town I live in. The area is all pedestrianised so there's no worries about people being in cars or anything.

I think it can be effective, especially if it's reaching someone who hasn't been brought up in a Christian family and doesn't know about God or Jesus and what He has done for us but, on the other hand, some street preachers who can be quite intimidating and too forceful(there's a few in London like this), which does more harm than good.

[Christ's Free Servant]

Dear Daniel

I commend you for your enthusiasm for the Lord and ministry. The more you get involved, the faster you will mature as a Christian. A website is a good start, I started one at bravehost as well. I use mine to offer topical Bible studies on different issues, and have found that has definately helped me to grow in my faith. You should try street preaching some time. I know it sounds intimidating, but it really helps you to grow in the faith as well. Just get some good tracts, and share as much as you know. If you don't have all the answers, just be honest with people, and then get into the Word and find the answers so that you can share that truth with the next person who asks. You'll be amazed at how fast you can grow if you get out there and do something for the Lord.

Mr SE

Thank you Mr SE, I would be interested to take a look at your topical bible studies, do you use the forum for this?

I have a couple of friends who street preach in the nearby town, I agree that it helps you to grow in faith. I know a time will come when many more people will be doing so as the prophecies are fullfilled, however I do agree that effective evangelism does come from more personal relationships giving people the chance to see you in action as it were, and wanting to change because of it.

I cant help think that street preaching isnt as effective as we would like, as the majority dont listen and those that want to listen dont want to be seen doing so, meaning only a select few are drawn in, most of which are christians already. Its great character building but do you not think there are better ways to spread the word? Any other ideas?

Our downtown is dead, people are not out on our streets, and I was stopped from witnessing at the local mall because I was offending people with the message. I don't work outside the home presently, we live in an apartment community that restricts us from door to door witnessing to our neighbors, I've joined local charitable organizations in hopes of witnessing opportuntities there, too, and most of them restrict witnessing, too, or have their own agenda, but I do hand out tracts to sales clerks and wait staff. Most of my one on one contacts are with Christians. I am going to take more classes at our local community college next semester, but even when I took classes before and tried witnessing to people, there was limited time and either people were not interested or they already had accepted Christ. But, I'm going to try it again, because there are many people on a college campus. I'm old (55) so young people don't always want to listen to an old lady, but we do have a ministry to college students in our home that has been sucessful for the past seven years.

I've had a fruitful ministry over the past forty years in teaching the Bible, in music ministry, in ministries of helps and encouragement, in administration, in counseling, etc., but I really want to be a more effective witness to non-believers, but am frustrated over the lack of open doors. So, I'm looking for ways I can witness out there in the world.

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I've had a fruitful ministry over the past forty years in teaching the Bible, in music ministry, in ministries of helps and encouragement, in administration, in counseling, etc., but I really want to be a more effective witness to non-believers, but am frustrated over the lack of open doors. So, I'm looking for ways I can witness out there in the world.

Im pleased to see that you have kept the enthusiam. I too am frustrated by the lack of encouragement and help in providing ways of witnessing for God in a productive manner!

I am young, and have been looking into such things as missionary work. I want to do more for God and dedicate my time to Him. But I think that God will make it clear when He is calling me to do something. And only then will that be the right path for me!

So i think its a case of studying, learning and becoming closer to God until I become clear on what action to take!

[Christ's Free Servant]

I've had a fruitful ministry over the past forty years in teaching the Bible, in music ministry, in ministries of helps and encouragement, in administration, in counseling, etc., but I really want to be a more effective witness to non-believers, but am frustrated over the lack of open doors. So, I'm looking for ways I can witness out there in the world.

Im pleased to see that you have kept the enthusiam. I too am frustrated by the lack of encouragement and help in providing ways of witnessing for God in a productive manner!

I am young, and have been looking into such things as missionary work. I want to do more for God and dedicate my time to Him. But I think that God will make it clear when He is calling me to do something. And only then will that be the right path for me!

So i think its a case of studying, learning and becoming closer to God until I become clear on what action to take!

I believe you have a good point. Though we are all called to be witnesses for Christ and to go and make disciples, it is true that everything comes in God's perfect timing. Sometimes all we can do is plant seed and wait until the harvest. I believe there is going to be a great harvest of souls this coming year. It gets discouraging sometimes when doors keep closing, but I know God is in control and when the time is right, we will see many people come to Jesus.