Witnessing
Level of Spiritual | Characteristic | Witnessing Tactic |
Ignorance | Uninformed | Pray, instruct, nurture |
Indifference | Unconcerned | Share, Confront with the claims of Christ. Ask the Holy Spirit to stir. |
Hostility | Bitter, angry | Love, listen, share Jesus. Continue with patience. |
Conviction | Heavy hearted, Miserable | Call attention to work of Holy Spirit. Guide through the steps in coming to Christ. |
Conversion | Ready | Guide through the conversion experience. Instruct in how to follow Christ. |
Growing | Already a Christian. Following Christ. | Share in fellowship. Encourage to witness. Pray together for lost acquaintances. |
Spiritual Declining | Discouraged, defeated, Overcome by sin | Show patience, love, listen, encourage. Help reinvolve the person in following Christ. Help bridge the gap |