2. CoJourners

Joining Others In Their Spiritual Journey

+ Introduction & Overview

Everyone is on a spiritual journey.
God is already at work in the lives of others.
God desires to use you.

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:5-6)

The Four Roles

+ Explorer

Role-- discovers, learns, and understands

Skills-- Listening & Asking Good Questions

Tools--

+ Guide

Role-- shows the way

Skills-- Your Story & God's Story (the Gospel)

Tools--

+ Builder

Role-- helps overcome obstacles

Skills-- Prayer & Gentle Persuasion

Tools--

+ Mentor

Role-- encourages growth

Skills-- Relational Connections & Foundational Concepts

Tools-- Sent 6:7 Pursue

Interaction:

1) When you think about sharing your faith, what comes to mind?

2) How does thinking about evangelism as joining others in their spiritual journeys motivate you?

3) How does that change the thoughts/images often associated with evangelism?