Share Your Faith

There is a classic story of a young cocktail waitress who accepted Christ and became a believer. In preparing for her baptism the pastor suggested that she invite some of her friends to witness the event. The idea sounded good, so she invited all her friends from the local bar where she worked. On the evening of her baptism, three entire pews were filled with non-believers. Before her baptism she shared her story of receiving Christ into her life. That year fifteen of her co-workers and friends came to faith in Christ and were baptized. The following year, however, only five became Christians. By the third year none of her friends came to Christ. Why? Over time she had surrounded herself with only Christians. After a few years her influence on a lost world was virtually surrendered. [1]

Here is the point.  New Christians are more likely to introduce others to Jesus or share their faith. They know more unsaved people.  They are excited about their new life in Christ.  And, they generally have a lot of courage. 

Your goal for this lesson is to help the person you are mentoring realize the importance of sharing his/her faith.  Many books, studies, seminars, and motivational speeches have been given on this subject.  But, nothing can be more effective than just doing it.  Don't make it too complicated.  Be prepared to help the person your are mentoring should they face disppointment or rejection.  Remember the average person hears the Gospel presented at least 7 times before he makes a decision to follow Christ.  It has been said that failure is just a dress rehearsal for success.

Work together to prepare a list of ten people you would like to see come to the Lord.  Share this list with the person you are mentoring.  Ask him/her to do the same.  For the next several weeks, pray together for the people on each of your lists.  Ask God to show you ways you can reach out to these people.  Working together can be a great way for both of you to receive support and encouragement.