Evangelism Training Course

Lesson 1 • Defining Evangelisation Today

Clarifies the meaning of evangelisation versus proselytism and related terms. Grounds students in precise vocabulary essential for the entire course.

Lesson 2 • The Great Commission as Foundation

Examines the scriptural mandate in Matthew 28 and parallel texts. Connects the apostolic command to contemporary missionary practice.

Lesson 3 • The Church's Missionary Identity

Explores how the Church is missionary by nature, not merely by activity. Establishes ecclesiology as the framework for all evangelisation efforts.

Lesson 1 • Presenting the Gospel Faithfully

Teaches methods for communicating Gospel content without distortion. Students practice translating theological truth into accessible language.

Lesson 2 • The Role of the Holy Spirit

Explores the Spirit's work in conviction, conversion, and empowerment. Grounds evangelisation in dependence on divine agency rather than technique alone.

Lesson 3 • Sin, Redemption, and Salvation

Examines the human condition and God's redemptive response in Christ. Provides the theological framework for explaining why the Gospel is good news.

Lesson 4 • The Kerygma: Core Gospel Content

Identifies the essential proclamation of early Christian preaching. Students learn to distinguish the kerygma from catechesis and moral teaching.

Lesson 1 • Crafting Your Personal Testimony

Guides students through a structured process for writing their faith story. Emphasises clarity, brevity, and audience relevance.

Lesson 2 • Adapting Testimony for Different Audiences

Teaches how to adjust tone, vocabulary, and emphasis for varied listeners. Builds flexibility essential for real-world evangelistic conversations.

Lesson 3 • Delivering Testimony with Confidence

Addresses vocal delivery, body language, and emotional authenticity. Students practice testimony delivery and receive structured feedback.

Lesson 1 • Starting Spiritual Conversations

Provides practical strategies for transitioning from ordinary talk to faith topics. Reduces anxiety around initiating Gospel discussions.

Lesson 2 • Handling Resistance and Rejection

Equips students to respond gracefully when people push back or disengage. Builds resilience and maintains relational integrity under pressure.

Lesson 3 • Praying for and with Non-Believers

Explores intercessory prayer as a relational and spiritual evangelistic tool. Teaches how to offer prayer naturally in everyday encounters.

Lesson 4 • Active Listening in Spiritual Conversations

Teaches deep listening skills that honor the other person's story. Positions listening as an act of love and a prerequisite for effective witness.

Lesson 1 • Common Intellectual Objections

Addresses frequently raised challenges such as the problem of evil and science-faith tensions. Provides accessible, well-reasoned responses.

Lesson 2 • Emotional and Experiential Objections

Tackles objections rooted in personal hurt, hypocrisy, or bad church experiences. Teaches empathetic engagement before rational response.

Lesson 3 • Introduction to Christian Apologetics

Defines apologetics and its role within evangelisation. Distinguishes between winning arguments and winning people.

Lesson 4 • Practical Apologetics Conversations

Applies apologetics skills through role-play and case studies. Builds confidence and fluency in real-world objection-handling.

Lesson 1 • Contextualisation Principles

Establishes the theological and practical principles for adapting the Gospel. Distinguishes faithful contextualisation from syncretism.

Lesson 2 • Cross-Cultural and Urban Evangelisation

Applies contextualisation to multicultural urban environments. Builds skills for ministry across ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic boundaries.

Lesson 3 • Digital Culture and Online Witness

Examines how digital environments shape communication and spiritual seeking. Equips students to evangelise effectively in online spaces.

Lesson 4 • Evangelising Secular Audiences

Addresses the growing post-Christian and secular demographic. Provides strategies for engaging people with no religious background.

Lesson 1 • Event-Based and Public Evangelism

Covers planning and executing evangelistic events for larger audiences. Addresses invitation, follow-up, and integration into church life.

Lesson 2 • Service and Justice as Evangelism

Examines how acts of service and social justice open doors for Gospel proclamation. Integrates word and deed in a holistic evangelistic approach.

Lesson 3 • Developing a Personal Evangelism Plan

Guides students in creating a realistic, context-specific evangelism strategy. Produces a written plan that integrates methods learned throughout the course.

Lesson 4 • Small Group and Community Evangelism

Explores how small groups create environments for seekers to encounter faith. Teaches facilitation skills for spiritually open group discussions.

Lesson 1 • Immediate Post-Conversion Care

Addresses the critical first days and weeks after someone comes to faith. Teaches practical steps to stabilise and nurture new believers.

Lesson 2 • Nurturing Faith to Maturity

Covers the stages of spiritual growth and how to support each stage. Equips evangelists to walk alongside new believers over the long term.

Lesson 3 • Multiplying Evangelists Through Discipleship

Shows how discipleship produces the next generation of evangelists. Closes the course with a vision for exponential Gospel multiplication.

Lesson 4 • Evangelism and Discipleship Connection

Establishes that evangelisation is incomplete without discipleship. Frames the Great Commission as a call to make disciples, not merely converts.