Faith Sharing: A Matter of Life and Death
Rev. Dr. Brandon McLauchlin
NEED Leadership Training Institute
November 7-8, 2024
“Helpful Notes”
Key Scripture: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations Mt 28:19a
Key Thought: There is an authoritative command that pushes you out of your comfort zone. However, God has given you the power to complete the task!
Make- Imperative Verb
o “The Lord has given us an authoritative command to “make” disciples.”
1. God Doesn’t make faith sharing optional.
a. Grows the Church
b. Grows the Hearer
c. Grows the Sharer
d. Grows the Kingdom
e. John 20:19-23
2. However, faith sharing seems to take a back seat.
a. Church Responsibilities
b. Family Responsibilities
c. Etc.
3. What is true Faith Sharing?
a. “Sharing Your Faith is a personal reflection about your own understanding and experience of faith in Jesus. When you share your faith you might explain why trust in Jesus makes sense to you, what Jesus has done in your life and the difference it makes day by day (what we commonly call testimony), the hope you
have in light of the existence of God and the resurrection of Jesus and, the relating of your understanding and experience of faith to the experiences of those you talk to, or in response to the questions they raise. Sharing your faith, at its best, is an invitation for someone to hear, see and investigate what faith in Jesus Christ looks like in your life (and potentially what that could mean for them).” – Ben Jack
4. Must haves for faith sharing:
a. Individually: You can’t share faith without a devotional life. (WE NEED POWER!)
i. Scripture Reading
ii. Prayer
iii. Contemplation
iv. Meditation
b. Collectively: Churches must organize opportunities to share faith. i. Class Meetings
ii. A commitment to building relationships outside of the church.
iii. Fellowship Relfections:__________________________________________________________________