The Unexpected Adventure- "Potential in Partnering"- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
I think some of the supporting verses in The UA are a bit of a stretch, but today verses from Ecclesiastes are spot-on for today's chapter. The chapter title "Potential in Partnering" is a perfect summation of Day 25.
One of the things I found interesting in today's reading was the six styles of evangelism Mark mentions. These are direct, testimonial, intellectual, service, interpersonal and invitational. Mark references a course "The Contagious Christian" that teaches persons to recognize and capitalize on their strong suit(s) in witnessing. (Does anyone know about that course?)
In the Action Principle portion of the chapter, Mark lists two barriers to many Christians' witnessing efforts. First, believing you have to be like someone else to be an effective witness. Second, you have to be able to do it all on your own. Mark points out that neither is true. You can be your unique self and use your individual personality traits AND work in conjunction with other Christians to help in your evangelistic pursuits.
I know that Kristi had emboldened me on occasion to witness to someone we meet. I figure if I get laughed at, she can sooth my damaged ego. If I get punched, she can call 911 or at least get some ice.
Although not addressed in the chapter, as I read UA 25, I realized this is one more reason why the NT cautions against being "unequally yoked".
Which one of the six evangelistic styles are your strengths: direct, testimonial, intellectual, service, interpersonal and/or invitational?
Mardel has a book entitled "Becoming a Contagous Christian." Do you know the author of the similar one you mentioned in the latest blog?
ReplyDeleteThis is the same book. I am wondering if anyone knows if the DVD series/small group lessons are worthwhile.
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