8-Week Evangelism Challenge

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8-Week Evangelism Challenge

A Guided Journey to Sharing Your Faith

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."

Matthew 28:19-20

Welcome to the Challenge

Thank you for starting the Evangelism Challenge! Over the next 8 weeks, you will grow in confidence and practice in sharing your faith with others.

How This Challenge Works

Daily Goals - Complete one task each day to build spiritual disciplines and prepare your heart
Weekly Goals - One larger goal per week that involves stepping out in faith

The first couple of weeks will focus on personal development. It is recommended to record your answers and anything you learn along the way in a separate journal.

Important Note: This challenge is designed to be a gradual and curated process, but the leading of the Spirit takes precedence. It's about practice and directing our attention to evangelism, not formulas.

Tips for Success

Stay "prayed up" and full of the Word - evangelism is most effective this way
Keep a journal to record your thoughts, experiences, and growth
Don't be discouraged by setbacks - this is a learning process
Remember: it's the Spirit's work ultimately, but we can do our part

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Week 1 - Foundation & Heart Preparation

Weekly Goal

Accountability can help us stay motivated! Tell someone about this challenge if you are comfortable doing so. Otherwise, ask for an unspoken prayer need.

Daily Goals

Day 1 - Write down these questions and your answers: 1. What makes someone a Christian? 2. When did you become one? 3. How would you rate yourself in the ministry of evangelism (1–10)?
Day 2 - Meditation: Do you have a burden for sharing the Good News? Ask God to search your heart about this and be open to His leading.
Day 3 - If you have not already, make time daily for Bible reading and prayer. Otherwise, set aside some extra time to focus on prayer.
Day 4 - Pray using the ACTS formula - Acclaim (praise God for who He is), Confession, Thanks, Supplication (requests). These elements can be found in the Lord's prayer. This is not required for all prayer, but it can help us find the words to speak and keep prayer time well-rounded. These 4 things lend themselves to properly understanding and responding to the Gospel.
Day 5 - Read Psalm 51 with a focus on verses 12 and 13. Repent of any known sin or neglectfulness and receive the joy of the Lord.

Insight

It's when we experience God's forgiveness and grace that we are moved to share it.

Day 6 - Pray for a stronger concern for the lost and a desire to see the lost saved.
Day 7 - Study the great commission (Matthew 28:16–20).

Week 2 - Understanding the Gospel

Weekly Goal

Reflect on a conversation (from the past day, week, year) or relationship and how you might have been a better witness for Christ. Do this each day this week.

Daily Goals

Day 8 - Refer to the 7-day goal above and start today.
Day 9 - Read and consider the "Romans Road":

Scripture References

Romans 3:10, 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9–10, 10:13, 5:1–2, 8:1

Day 10 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: The purpose of man. Why did God put us here?
Day 11 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: The consequences of sin.
Day 12 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: The mercy of God.
Day 13 - Set at least 5 minutes aside to pray for excitement about sharing the gospel.
Day 14 - Forgive those that have wronged you. Understanding mercy and grace is essential.

Week 3 - Articulating Your Faith

Weekly Goal

Leave your hand-written gospel tract somewhere in public.

Daily Goals

Day 15 - Write out the gospel in your own words on a piece of paper or index card. Use this for the weekly goal.
Day 16 - Study the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23).
Day 17 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: What are the reasons you haven't shared in the past?
Day 18 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: How you can overcome these obstacles.
Day 19 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Replacing negative thinking with positive thinking. What are the positive outcomes of sharing the gospel, whether they receive it or not?
Day 20 - Pray for divine appointments (opportunities to share) and the ability to recognize them.
Day 21 - Memorize a verse from the list below.

Choose One to Memorize

Matthew 28:16–20, Colossians 4:2–3, Colossians 4:5–6, 1 Thessalonians 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:9–10, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 2 Corinthians 6:3, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 4:5, Romans 1:16, 1 Peter 3:15, John 12:32, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 4:18–20, Matthew 25:25–27, Mark 5:19
Complete list with verse text

Weekly Goal

Speak about God in public. For example, say a word of praise, prayer before a meal, simply "God is good," or mention how amazing God's creation is.

Read Psalm 34:1. What is the consequence of this simple habit? See verse 2.

Daily Goals

Day 22 - Write down a list of all the unbelievers you know.
Day 23 - Pick one unbeliever in your life and set aside 5 minutes to pray for them.
Day 24 - Pray for the other unbelievers in your life and ask for God's direction for how you can minister to them.
Day 25 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Set your mind on things above. What is our position in Christ? What is our eternal destiny?
Day 26 - Share a Bible verse with someone or on social media.
Day 27 - Write your testimony.
Day 28 - Share your testimony with someone you know or share the one you wrote publicly on social media.

Milestone Reached!

Congratulations! Having shared your testimony publicly, you are officially an evangelist! There is more to becoming a confident evangelist, but it's truly as simple as that.

Week 5 - Building Confidence

Weekly Goal

Practice directing a conversation toward spiritual things with someone.

Tip

You can subtly mention biblical truths without being confrontational or overly direct. This also allows you to discern where the other person is spiritually. Are they curious, seeking, resistant, or just disinterested? We can't truly know another person's heart, but God can give us discernment.

Daily Goals

Day 29 - Select 5 news headlines and consider how you might direct a conversation about them to spiritual things.
Day 30 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: The armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–20).
Day 31 - Think of a tough question you would be worried about getting asked. Find a good answer for it.
Day 32 - Preach the gospel to yourself by starting with a problem and providing a solution. Do this aloud to help build confidence. (Examples of problems: death, suffering, hell, separation from God, global conflict, etc.)
Day 33 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Being humble. Part of that is accepting and admitting that you don't have all the answers. If you're worried about apologetics, you can always tell someone a.) that you will get back with them, or b.) to look up a trusted apologist online for a better answer.
Day 34 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Expecting the world to dislike you because of your faith (Matthew 5:11, 10:25, 1 Peter 4:14).
Day 35 - Tell someone that you will pray for them. This is most natural after they have shared a problem they are dealing with.

Week 6 - Engaging Others

Weekly Goal

Invite someone to your church.

Daily Goals

Day 36 - Decide to look for opportunities to share God's word and the gospel in your interactions today.
Day 37 - Ask someone what they think about a Bible verse.
Day 38 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: The command to the ex-demoniac (Mark 5:18–20).
Day 39 - Bring up the kingdom of God in conversation. For example, people often have complaints or legitimate issues that they worry about. You can say something like "One day, we won't have (war, pain, sorrow, etc.)..."
Day 40 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Your particular gifts, personality, circumstances, and testimony and how God might use you for His kingdom work.
Day 41 - Ask someone what the most important thing in their life is. They may ask you in return, which is an open door to share the gospel. Tell them even if they don't ask you.
Day 42 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: There are many aspects to the gospel (death/life, poverty/treasure, slavery to sin/freedom, vanity/purpose, being lost/found, condemned/forgiven, etc.). Write a short gospel tract with one of these aspects in mind and hand it out.

Encouragement

Hopefully this demonstrates that being an evangelist doesn't mean cornering someone, explaining the 4 spiritual laws, and asking if they will ask Jesus into their heart. These sometimes simple things can lead to open doors for deeper conversation.

Week 7 - Stepping Out in Faith

Weekly Goal

Have someone take the "Are you a good person?" test.

Daily Goals

Day 43 - Place a tract in a public place.
Day 44 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Confronting the lack of faith that the gospel may be received.
Day 45 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: Confronting the fear of being rejected.
Day 46 - Hand a tract to someone you don't know.
Day 47 - Meditate on or study for at least 5 minutes: The state of the unbeliever (Ephesians 4:17–19).
Day 48 - Decide on one person to commit to focusing on for the gospel. Through prayer and conversation. It is the Spirit's work ultimately, but we can do our part.
Day 49 - Tell a friend why you thank God for them.

Week 8 - Living as an Evangelist

Weekly Goal - Choose One

Share your testimony with an unbeliever, giving glory to God.
Talk about God with an unbelieving friend or acquaintance. If you're not sure how, ask them what they think about the Bible, the afterlife, or the soul.
Ask someone if they've ever had the gospel explained to them. If they're open to it, do it.
Ask a stranger if they wouldn't mind answering a few questions. Ask them a few questions about the Bible, then ask if they know Jesus.

Daily Goals

Day 50 - Wear or buy a Christian t-shirt.
Day 51 - Commit to thanking God aloud before meals that you eat in public.
Day 52 - Watch a Living Waters video on YouTube of Ray Comfort sharing the gospel. Identify 1–3 things you like about his approach.
Day 53 - Memorize another verse from the list provided in Week 3 (and below).
Day 54 - Consider using "church language" in public and what that might look like. E.g. Saying "I'm blessed that...", or "Amen" to something you agree with, "Hallelujah", "Praise God", etc.
Day 55 - Study Ephesians 4:11–12.
Day 56 - Reflect on what you've learned over the last 8 weeks and how you can apply it to grow in your walk with the Lord and win souls for Him. Reflect on your answers from Day 1. How would you rate yourself in the ministry of evangelism (1–10)?

Memory Verse Reference

Verse	Verse
Matthew 28:16–20	Colossians 4:2–3
Colossians 4:5–6	1 Thessalonians 2:2
1 Thessalonians 2:4	1 Thessalonians 2:9–10
2 Corinthians 5:20	2 Corinthians 6:1
2 Corinthians 6:3	2 Timothy 1:7
2 Timothy 4:2	2 Timothy 4:5
Romans 1:16	1 Peter 3:15
John 12:32	1 Corinthians 9:16
Jeremiah 20:9	Acts 4:18–20
Matthew 25:25–27	Mark 5:19
https://www.blueletterbible.org/tools/MultiVerse.cfm?s=00K6DT

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes."

Romans 1:16

Congratulations on completing the 8-Week Evangelism Challenge.

Continue to grow in boldness and love as you share the Good News. Remember, it's the Spirit's work - we simply plant and water the seeds.

8-Week Evangelism Challenge

Welcome to the Challenge

Week 1 - Foundation & Heart Preparation

Daily Goals

Week 2 - Understanding the Gospel

Daily Goals

Week 3 - Articulating Your Faith

Daily Goals

Week 4 - Sharing Your Story

Daily Goals

Week 5 - Building Confidence

Daily Goals

Week 6 - Engaging Others

Daily Goals

Week 7 - Stepping Out in Faith

Daily Goals

Week 8 - Living as an Evangelist

Daily Goals

Memory Verse Reference