The Art of Evangelism
Weekly Formation Rhythm
Each week you will be required to:
- Read assigned texts from Scripture and the required course readings.
- Complete weekly assignments.
- Memorize assigned Scripture passages. These passages shape biblical categories for understanding people, problems, and change, and will equip participants to share the Gospel in moments of care and counsel.
- Submit a weekly spiritual journal reflecting on Scripture engagement, podcast listening, personal heart awareness, and current relationships. Journals will be assessed for faithfulness, thoughtfulness, and gospel-centered reflection and will be a primary tool in your spiritual coaching.
- Meet with a spiritual coach once every eight weeks for prayer, reflection, encouragement, and accountability. These meetings will help you process what you are learning, discern patterns of growth and concern, and identify next steps in becoming a more wise and faithful evangelist.
These rhythms are designed to cultivate Scripture-shaped understanding, gospel-formed compassion, and Christlike care for others.
Required Reading
- Telling the Truth – Sam Frey
- Evangelism Is . . . – Dave Earley and David Wheeler
- The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
First Module (September – November)
Personal Evangelism
- Week 1: Being vs. Doing
- Week 2: Telling the Truth: What Is It?
- Week 3: The Need & Responsibility for Evangelism
- Week 4: What Do We Tell & What Do We Share Next?
- Week 5: How Do We Tell: The Do’s & Don’t’s of Evangelism
- Week 6: Navigating the Gospel Conversation
- Week 7: Communicating Well
- Week 8: Using Assurance & Security to Clarify the Gospel
Spiritual Coaching Check-In
Second Module (November – February)
Open-Air Evangelism
- Week 9: Street Evangelism
- Week 10: Understanding the Unbeliever’s Perspective of Your Approach
- Week 11: Tools for Evangelism
- Week 12: Follow Up
- Week 13: Bridging the Gap Between the Gospel & the Unbeliever
- Week 14: Infiltrating Churchianity & Humanism with the Gospel
- Week 15: Introduction to World Religions
- Week 16: Your Team, Your Program, and Culture Change
Spiritual Coaching Check-In
Gospel-Sharing Assignment
Third Module (February – March)
The Evangelist, Disciple-Making, and Apologetics
- Week 17: Gifting, Calling, and Roles
- Week 18: Insights for Evangelists
- Week 19: Relating to Yourself, Churches, and Your Pastor
- Week 20: Counseling & Discipleship in Evangelism
- Week 21: Introduction to Discipleship
- Week 22: Introduction to Apologetics
Spiritual Coaching Check-In
Gospel-Sharing Assignment
Optional Evangelism Trip
Other Required Tools:
- Pocket- or purse-sized Bible (not just NT)
- Three Ropes illustration by OAC (visit oacstaff.com/supplies)
