Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15–16Evangelism. The ‘E-word’ can carry a lot of baggage – for some it brings excitement and purpose; for others discomfort or uncertainty. However you feel about it, sharing our faith is at the heart of participating in God’s life-changing work.
The Methodist Church does not exist for its own sake. We exist to make more followers of Jesus Christ. We are called outwards – towards our neighbours, into our communities – to meet new people and journey with them into faith.
What is evangelism?
Evangelism literally means sharing good news. And each of us shares good news in our own way. Jesus asks all of us to “make disciples” and we’re each gifted to do that differently. We share our faith by speaking and listening, through our actions and in the ways our lives point to God.
You don’t need all the answers. You don’t need to be someone else. You just need to be yourself in Christ, and trust that the most ordinary moments can help others find good news.
Three important commitments will help us to share our faith as individuals and churches:
- Be people who talk honestly, openly and vulnerably about our lives and our faith – with people inside and outside of our churches. We call this ‘real talk’.
- Build meaningful relationships with people outside of our churches. The Methodist Day of Outreach and other local festivals and events are great ways to do this.
- Be invitational. Offer newcomer-friendly services and events that help people to explore faith for the first time, such as the On the Way course.
Start your journey
We’re here to come alongside you on this journey. We can provide resources, support and practical encouragement to help churches and leaders listen to the Holy Spirit and partner with what God is doing.
The pages below will take you to resources and programmes to help you practise evangelism and share faith.
If you're looking for inspiration to take your very first steps into sharing faith, check out this resource: 10 Ways to Practise Evangelism
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please get in touch.
Discover the power of testimony and real talk
Creating space for honest stories of faith and real conversations about life and God.
Take part in the Methodist Day of Outreach
An opportunity to connect with your community and gently share something of God.
Join in with festivals and events
Being a Christian presence everywhere from village fetes to sporting events to music festivals.
Find resources and funding for your evangelism
Find accessible courses and support to help you discover what authentic faith-sharing looks like in your context.
