Thom Rainer (Lifeway) has done extensive research into evangelistic churches. What he has discovered shouldn't shock us. The most evangelistic churches are filled with evangelistic Christians. In other words: The reason these churches are seeing people saved is because the members are doing the work of evangelism!
Here is what Rainer has written in regards to Evangelistic Christians:
#1 - They are People of Prayer
People who possess a heart to evangelize the lost understand that it is God who convicts and converts. They also share with a total dependence upon Him in prayer.
#2 - They Have a Theology that Compels Them to Evangelize
The most basic way I can express this is that they have translated their beliefs into action!
#3 - They are People Who Spend Time in the Word
Those who have a heart to share Jesus also have a heart to spend time with Him. Daily Bible reading is a must in their lives.
#4 - They are Compassionate
Evangelistic hearts are broken for the lost.
#5 - They Love the Communities where God has Placed Them
This is a genuine love for the neighbors in our sub-divisions, on our streets, in our neighborhood, or in our apartment complex.
#6 - They are Intentional about Evangelism
Evangelistic Christians seek to share the Gospel. It's not by accident!
#7 - They are Accountable to Someone
Evangelistic Christians let others in on what they are doing. They ask others to keep them accountable.
*May God raise up believers with an evangelistic heart in all our churches. If we are going to see a harvest of souls then we must begin sowing the seed of the Gospel.
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