For the third time, I was blessed to have a brother spend a week at my home to participate in a Timothy Project. His name is Allen Jerkins (Twitter) and he's from Arlington, TX. Donnie Johnson was the first participant (2015). Virgil Walker and Dan Perina participated in the second Timothy Project (2017). Day One Allen arrived Monday afternoon from Arlington (TX), for … [Read more...]
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Memes: Friendship Evangelism – A Generational Tool of Satan
The following memes regarding "Friendship Evangelism" represent things I have believed and said for many years. Friendship Evangelism and Why I Oppose It These memes are not intended to be provocative for provocation's sake. With the help of my pastors, my church family, and others who love me, I have worked hard to not be "that guy" anymore. I confess I'm still working on … [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...]
Coming Soon! The Street Fishing Podcast
Thirteen years ago I co-hosted my first radio program. I'm getting back into the broadcasting game with a new podcast called "Street Fishing." How I Got Into Radio and Podcasting Way of the Master Radio In 2005, I published my first book, "Take Up The Shield." It was published by the same publishing house that has published a goodly amount of Ray Comfort's material. Through … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Abby and the Importance of Consistency (P2)
This article is the second in a two-part series. You can read P1, HERE. Abby approached me as I stood on the corner, with my cross. The first thing she said to me served as a reminder of the importance of consistency. Abby told me she had previously seen me on street corners with my cross. Seeing me often compelled her to stop and talk to me. The Importance of … [Read more...]
Evangelism Tactics: The Unbeliever Judges Himself Unworthy
If you've engaged in any kind of public evangelism, you've probably run into the unbeliever who says, "Doesn't the Bible say don't judge?" By rejecting the gospel the unbeliever judges himself unworthy of salvation. Here's a new way to answer this common objection. Exposition of Acts 13:46 A couple of Sundays ago, my pastor, Mike Reid, preached a sermon titled: "The Gospel … [Read more...]
The Errant Theology of “You’re Pushing People Away from Jesus”
A common objection to most forms of public/street evangelism, especially open-air preaching--an objection made by professing Christians--is the notion of "pushing people away from Jesus." The argument goes like this: "If you do [blank], then unbelievers will be pushed away from Jesus." As I will show in this article, there is no biblical support for this claim. A Request from … [Read more...]