In this lesson, Rob Whitaker addresses the urgent need for evangelism within the Church of Christ, highlighting demographic concerns and the declining membership trends. He emphasizes the power of the gospel as the primary tool for growth and shares personal stories and strategies for effective evangelism. Whitaker advocates for a shift in approach, encouraging church members to ask questions rather than provide answers, and to focus on showing rather than telling. He concludes with a call to action for the church to mobilize and engage in outreach efforts to ensure spiritual growth and community impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Demographic Concerns
02:45 The Power of the Gospel
06:00 Evangelism Strategies and Personal Experiences
12:01 The Importance of Bible Studies
18:05 Shifting Focus from Programs to Scripture
23:45 The Socratic Method in Evangelism
30:07 Planting Seeds, Not Picking
35:48 Conclusion and Call to Action
39:27 Overcoming Barriers to Evangelism
41:13 The Power of Planting Seeds
44:11 Reviving the Spirit of Conversion
48:01 The Impact of One Bible Study
51:05 Mobilizing the Church for Growth
01:02:02 The Call to Action for Evangelism