Your Story IS Evangelism
Sharing what God has done
Nobody can argue with your story.
They can debate theology. They can push back on the Bible. They can tell you science has all the answers. But they cannot tell you that what happened to you didn't happen.
Your story is your most powerful tool — not because it's dramatic or perfectly put together, but because it's true. And truth, told humbly, has a way of getting through.
The vision for this year isn't for you to become a professional evangelist. It's simpler than that. Share with one person per month one way God is working in your life right now. Just one. Every month. That's it.
Start Paying Attention
Most of us have more stories than we realize. We just haven't been in the habit of noticing them.
Start here: Every day this week, ask yourself two questions.
- What did God do in my life this week?
- What is one prayer He has answered recently?
Write it down. Even one sentence. Because the moment you start noticing what God is doing, you'll have more to say than you ever thought you did.
3 Parts to Your Story
Part 1: Before
What was your life like before you put your trust in Jesus? Be honest here. People connect with honesty far more than they connect with a cleaned-up version. What were you searching for? What wasn't working? What did life feel like?
Part 2: How
How did it happen? Who was involved? What did Jesus do for you? Keep this simple and personal. You don't need to hit every theological point — just tell what actually happened.
Part 3: Since
What's different now? Not perfect — different. What does having Jesus make possible that wasn't before? How do you face hard things differently? What's changed in how you see people, or yourself, or the future?
An Important Note
Your story doesn't need to be dramatic to be powerful.
Not everyone has a before-and-after that looks like a movie. Some of us came to faith quietly, gradually, without a single moment we can point to. That's okay. "I just found a peace I couldn't explain any other way" is a story. "I kept reading the Bible expecting to find holes in it and instead I found Jesus" is a story. "I watched how people at Orchard loved each other and I wanted what they had" is a story.
Natural Ways to Share
- When someone shares a hard situation: "I went through something like that a while back. Can I tell you what actually helped me?"
- When someone asks how your week was: Don't just say fine. Try: "Honestly, it was a hard week — but I had this moment where I really felt like God came through for me. Can I tell you about it?"
- When someone asks why you seem different, or why you're not as stressed as they expected: "Honestly? A lot of it comes down to my faith. I know that might sound like a cliche, but can I tell you what I mean?"
- When someone is going through grief, loss, or fear: "I don't want to say something that sounds hollow — but I've found something that's held me in moments like this. Would it be okay if I shared it?"
Reflection Questions
- Write your story in 2-3 sentences right now. Before. How. Since. Don't overthink it — just write it. Then read it out loud.
- Ask God every day this week: "What are You doing in and around me right now?" Write down what you notice.
- Think of one natural bridge in an upcoming conversation where you could bring up something God has done. What does that look like?