I am an unashamed and unapologetic critic of "Friendship Evangelism," as it is most commonly advocated, taught, and practiced. I believe Christians should befriend unbelievers. I am not against that in the least. But if the goal of developing relationships with lost people bound for hell is anything less than seeking every opportunity to proclaim the gospel to them, then the … [Read more...]
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Sermon Text: Who Get’s the Glory in Your Story?
Who Gets The Glory In Your Story? Marks of a Real Christian Testimony Tony Miano © 2013 Scripture Reading: Acts 26 Introduction: Statistics show that people rank death as their second greatest fear. Number one on their list is public speaking. Most people would rather go skydiving or shark hunting with a Swiss Army knife than stand before a group of people and talk. While … [Read more...]
Today’s Weeping Prophets: A Fragrance of Life and a Fragrance of Death
The prophet Jeremiah, often referred to as the "Weeping Prophet," by American Evangelical standards, was an utter evangelistic failure. Over the course of his ancient, storied and God-honoring ministry he saw a total of two of his countrymen repent of their sin against God--Baruch (his assistant and scribe) and Ebed-Melech (an Ethiopian eunuch and servant in the palace of King … [Read more...]
Week in Review – Arrest, Wimbledon and Tony Miano
Cross Encounters Radio "You're Doing it Wrong!" Chris and Rich covered an update from Tony's evangelism efforts in the UK. Friendship Evangelism is alive and well there and it seems the locals were making sure Tony knew about it. "Arrested in Wimbledon" Tony stepped back in the host seat to share about his experiences at the Wimbledon Outreach. He discussed his arrest … [Read more...]
Just a Thought
Friendship evangelism is neither friendship nor evangelism without the verbal proclamation of the gospel. … [Read more...]
Just a Thought
It always fascinates me how some Christians will hear me share the gospel and rail against my "methodology," saying, "Evangelism isn't about methods." Then they try to support their rebuke by talking about friendship evangelism, meeting felt needs, and being culturally relevant. Wait. Aren't those methods? I think methods are fine so long as the GOSPEL is preached. Maybe that's … [Read more...]
Bill, the Bible, and the Bar
This edited story was written on July 16, 2009, and is reprinted from another blog. Michelle joined me at the corner of Avenida Entrana and Lyons Avenue last night. We spent two hours at the corner. And what happened during those two hours solidified in my heart and mind that carrying the cross was an idea prompted by the Holy Spirit. No, I heard no voices--not so much as a … [Read more...]