Is it possible that we have been given the opportunity of a lifetime for people to respond to the Gospel? Does the uncertainty of our time create openness in people’s hearts like never before? It is certainly possible.
My question is, how are we responding to that? Especially given the unique circumstances of social distancing and a greater reliance on technology to communicate.
This post is more about asking questions than providing answers. I hope that you will share your experiences, ideas, and aspirations to reach people during this season.
Here are some of the universal principles that normally guide me.
- Pray, pray, pray.
- Sow abundantly. Look for new opportunities to both love and connect with others.
- Demonstrate the love of God.
- Always be ready to share the Gospel starting with your testimony/story.
- Make disciples using ‘discovery’ tools and teach them quickly to do the same with others.
And here are a couple of tools that have recently encouraged me: Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations by Jimmy Scroggins, and the resources offered by No Place Left.
But what does all of this look like in our current, isolated contexts? Ideas? Thoughts? Recent experiences? What tools and/or methods are you using? What are you trying? What is working? Share with us!
Also, if you are looking to connect with others, virtually, who are specifically interested in encouraging mission among one another, use this form and check box "c" where the form asks you to "Choose the one that best describes your number one reason for meeting in a virtual house church."
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3 responses to “Covid-19: Missional Opportunity?”
The new Thumbprint Prayer Cloths have been a big hit on Pinterest. https://pin.it/6GsUQTN. These are directly connecting many to God.
I’m one of those with compromised immunity who has been pretty well stuck at home since the beginning of march. However, I have found FB conversations and keeping in touch with friends and family, particularly those isolated on their own, has been a good ministry in and of itself. Sometimes just picking up the phone is enough to make someones day. Once, it turned out to be the answer to someones prayer – they weren’t a Christian – it was one of those desperate prayers! I was able to tell them that it was God who inspired me to ring them. “why doesn’t he always answer my prayers?” they asked. “Because sometimes, those he asks to follow up, like he did me for you, aren’t listening/are too busy… Following up on those little prompts to your spirit can make some ones day – or even safe their life!
My wife and I continue to have friends we love and admire in institutional christianity, some we like to call “placeholders for Christ” working and serving within a broken system. As for us, we could no longer stomach false religion and discipleship to Christ. We both shun the word and description, preferring follower of Christ when asked or pushed on the subject.
Pat & Patti