Open-air preaching is not the power of God for salvation. It is merely a method for communicating the gospel--one of many. God Has Not Commanded Your Preferred Method EVERY Christian is commanded by God in His Word to engage in evangelism and make disciples. That being understood, God does not command our favorite evangelistic methodologies. Nowhere in God's Word has He … [Read more...]
Love the Nomad; Don’t “Like” Him
Yesterday I discovered that I have numerous Facebook friends who are friends with a nomadic street preacher/abolitionist--a person with no real attachment or accountability to a local church. Three Groups of Facebook Friends I realize that among these Facebook friends there are likely some who... Have no idea the person with whom they are Facebook friends is a nomad. … [Read more...]
Street Evangelism: Tools of the Trade and Stuff Like That
From time to time I'm asked about the tools I use on the streets, during my evangelism efforts. Well, here ya go. Introduction Ray Comfort's Influence in My Life and Ministry The headquarters of Living Waters, the ministry of evangelist Ray Comfort, is a museum of sorts. At least it was when I served as part of the team (2008-2012). Throughout the building, you will find … [Read more...]
In Memory of Jorge: Living on Infinite Regress Avenue in Absurdityville
This article was originally posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. A Day on the Streets with Jorge and Andrew Yesterday, I was really blessed. The Lord gave me the opportunity to take to the streets of Los Angeles with two younger brothers in Christ--Jorge and Andrew. These two men of God co-lead the Evangelism Society at The Master's College, where they are both students. Jorge … [Read more...]
Update: Bethelites at a Benny Hinn Show (James Bynum is Now with the Lord)
UPDATE: February 7, 2021 This morning I learned that James Bynum entered into the presence of Jesus yesterday. You can read the details of his passing, HERE. I posted the following on James' Facebook wall: "Diane: Mahria and I just learned of James' passing on to glory. While time and distance have kept us apart for some time, Mahria and I have nothing but fond memories … [Read more...]
The Timothy Project: Helping Churches Prepare Men for Public Evangelism
I enjoy disicpling others in the area of public (or "street") evangelism. When the discipleship is structured, I call it The Timothy Project. What is The Timothy Project? Simply put: The Timothy Project is an opportunity I provide to Christian men (only one or two at a time) to spend a week with me engaged in evangelism training, discipleship, and fellowship. Why I Believe I … [Read more...]
Identification: When Are You Required to Show It To An Officer?
You are engaged in public evangelism and/or ministry outside of an abortuary. An officer arrives and asks for your identification. What should you do? Introduction There continues to be some confusion among street evangelists and abortion abolitionists regarding when or if one is required to show a police officer a form of identification when asked to do so. In this article, … [Read more...]