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...]
Street Evangelism: Why Consistency Matters
In this article, I'm going to bang a particular drum--the drum of consistency. Consistency is vitally important when it comes to street evangelism. Crosswalking at Harrison and Locust I was crosswalking at my usual spot (Harrison/Locust, Davenport, IA) today. It was cold and damp. I'm usually at the corner in the afternoon, but other obligations today had me out there during … [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...]
Crosswalking: Is William Kind Enough to Go to Heaven?
William walked by and Roy handed him a gospel tract. We bid him a good day, and off he went. Later, William walked back our way. This time stopped to talk. William's Baptism "What do you mean by 'stop and talk?'" William asked. "About how your sins can be forgiven and how you can be reconciled to the God you've always known," I replied. "Oh, okay. I'm being baptized … [Read more...]
Sign Evangelism: “That’s a Pretty Jagged Sign”
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, for the fifth consecutive week, members of my church family and I conducted evangelistic ministry outside our community's Farmers' Market. Our ministry consisted of open-air preaching, gospel tract distribution, one-to-one conversations, and sign evangelism. Eighteen members of my church family participated during the three-hour effort. Hundreds … [Read more...]
Street Fishing Podcast: A Firefighter and His Higher Power
In this episode of Street Fishing Podcast, you will meet Michael. Kris Lapata was out street fishing in downtown Pensacola, FL, when he came across Michael. He is a former (15 yrs) firefighter who is now restoring and modifying vintage Ford Broncos. Michael believes in a "higher power." At least he did before our conversation. Michael heard and understood the gospel and … [Read more...]
