We have all felt guilty siting on Sunday morning when the subject moves to evangelism. It is tough and it hits all of our pressure points – fear, insecurity, and pride to name a few.
Nonetheless, we are called to it in every aspect of our lives. Even online.
Here are five practical ways to share Christ in your daily, digital, world.
1. Claim Christ in Your Bio
What we say, and what we don’t say can have a profound impact on what we feel comfortable talking about in social media.
Personally, I found it difficult to share on Christian topics when I was not claiming my faith in my bio. When I didn’t claim Him, I didn’t feel open to talking about Him. Once I made this jump, I was free and clear to share my faith openly.
2. Reach Out to Those in Need
What is the difference between a hungry man on the street and casual tweet for help? Other than the visual, not much.
We absolutely must have our eyes open to the signs around us. Simply telling someone that you care, or that you are praying for them, can be the little bit of encouragement they need to carry them through the day.
3. Pray for the Hurting
Daily tragedies and frustrations are vented. Deaths, personal disasters, relationship problems, etc are announced online. Have you ever taken a moment to prayer for these seemingly random strangers? Stop for a moment and read through your Twitter feed or your Facebook news feed.
I bet you can easily find a few people to pray for. Maybe this practice can become a regular part of your daily tweeting activity.
4. Help those Who Ask
Our personal social networks have given us a great place to go when we need answers. Our friends ask for advice, reviews and recommendations regularly.
Taking a few seconds to respond can be a great way to build a relationship and emotional connection with someone. Developing relationships will lead to faith sharing opportunities.
5. Sow Where You Can
There are many out there who are doing the things on this list and they are making a difference for the kingdom. We should be willing to give, even just a bit, to these personal ministries that promote the Good works and the Good news of the gospel.
Sean Sabourin says
These are some great thoughts. I work in the field of addiction after being in it for approximately 9 years. I am able to share with people from my past who are still in active addiction about my life transformation because of Christ. It has been neat to see a lot of these people reach out and ask questions. Thanks again for the reminder of the importance of evangelism even online.
GarrettMoon says
My pleasure. I should be a way of life right?
Darien Gabriel says
Well-said!
GarrettMoon says
thanks!
Shawn says
“An evangelism” not “A evangelism.” 😉 Just looking out for you.
Joey Costanzo says
I like this….I agree it is important to be open. I felt the same way. Good post!
Joey
Stephanie Harrison says
Thanks for the list! I think one of the scariest things can be actually vocalizing your faith through the social media mediums we use. And if we’re never vocal, are we truly loving the people we reach out to? I think there will always be people we help that we’ll never get to talk to about Christ, but for me sometimes I don’t look for those opportunities because I’m too nervous.
GarrettMoon says
No doubt. The first step of sharing you faith is the big one. After that God just piles on if you let him.
James Brooks says
I love this post.Thank you!
Trevor Taylor says
Online life is not going away anytime soon. It is necessary that we share our faith through this medium. For some people this is becoming the primary way they interact. Like it or not, it happens.