All the Tulip Gospel Outreach conference teachings are up and online. These are absolutely amazing and are important tools to share the gospel with the culture around us. Click the links to see them on YouTube. Introduction to Tulip Time Outreach, Jon Neifert. A talk Jon gives every year on the Biblical history of Pella,... Continue Reading →
Picture Taking Evangelism
One of the major struggles with evangelism is trying to get into a conversation with a stranger. Thoughts of what to talk about, how to swing from the natural to the spiritual, and all the awkwardness flood our minds. With that being said, nothing is easier than Picture Taking Evangelism (PTE). What is Picture Taking... Continue Reading →
Sharing Jesus At Work
Sharing Jesus at work is probably the most stressful time and place. The anxiety is high when it comes to sharing Jesus at work to your peers, and especially your boss. There are some things that you can do and how you approach people that makes it easier and less stressful. When your coworkers ask... Continue Reading →
Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach 2022: Day 2
As I woke up this morning I could already feel the effects of staying up to write the update from yesterday's outreach. My head was pounding, my throat sore, and I could feel joint pain even in places I didn't know I had joints. I stumbled to the shower and got ready for the day... Continue Reading →
What’s Changing in Evangelism and Why Does it Have to?
Below is a ChurchPulse Weekly episode, Craig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA, joins hosts Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss the state of evangelism in America. It has some really eye-opening discoveries that you would not want to miss, so I plead with you to watch the video. Afterwards, I share my thoughts... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: Cruising Altitude
"This is your captain speaking. I have turned off the fasten seatbelt sign and you are now free to move about the cabin. We ask that if you are in your seats, that you keep your seatbelt on in case of bumpy skies." As I stated in the last article, the beginning and ending of... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: Take-off
"This is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard flight 777. In a few moments we will be taxiing to the runway and will be taking off shortly. Make sure your seatbacks are up, tray-tables are folded, and seatbelts secure. This flight will get bumpy from time-to-time, but no worries. At least you're not flying the plane."... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: Boarding the Plane
People who know me and know that I like to share my faith on the streets, express how they can't understand how I can strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and share the gospel. I often hear things like, 'I could never do that.' or 'I don't know how you do it. Isn't... Continue Reading →