Christians often wonder, “If evangelism is the responsibility of every Christian (Mt. 10:32,33), why doesn’t the New Testament give us more help with it? It does, on nearly every page! But you won’t find it if you are looking for techniques. Paul’s basic evangelism is in Col 4:5, 6: “Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one.” His method consists of a godly lifestyle combined with answering questions which that lifestyle arouses in non-believers!

So Paul gives much instruction about lifestyle-about godliness in the workplace, in families, in social life, etc. Employees were to provide personal integrity, caring relationships, and tactful comments about God.

There Is Still Time to Take In-Person Tentmaker Training this Year

Hurry! There is still time to register for live onsite tentmaker training this year. Two GO Equipped courses are offered this Fall in Europe.

The Sinsheim, Germany course is in English and runs from October 29 – November 1.

The following week the course runs from November 3 – 7 in Bratislava, Slovakia. This course will also be in English with translation to Slovak and Czech.

Register for either event at Events — Tent International.

By Phill Sandahl

God often chooses older people for key roles in His Kingdom work.

Seasons of Life

Some have divided the seasons of our life into three parts. An old friend calls these stages: learner (with a focus on acquiring wisdom), load-bearer (with a focus on applying wisdom), and lender (when one gives back to the community from the depth of his experience).

What is certain is that God intends for us to flourish and produce fruit in each season. Joel 2:28 says,