Written by Mary Amendolia Gardner, a contemporary author and ministry leader. This is an excerpt from her work “Five Ways to Start Gospel Conversations.”
Not many of us may have the gift of evangelism, but evangelism is a vital part of our own discipleship and spiritual formation. Just because we don’t have the supernatural gift of evangelism doesn’t mean we get a pass at sharing and defending our faith. And I would venture to say we will not mature in our faith until we do so. God doesn’t require results from us. Our responsibility is to plant seeds of the gospel. Perhaps the parable of the sower will be helpful here. One plants, another waters, and still another harvests. Every Christian is called to — and all of us can — sow seeds of the gospel. Our role is to be faithful witnesses and to share with others how our relationship with Jesus affects our day-to-day life. We are not alone. We are with God, and God has placed us in this world with others to whom we must listen — and to whom we have the privilege of sharing the Good News of Christ Jesus.
In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. [1 Peter 3:15-16]
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