Posts by Dave Malnes
What are the greatest benefits a church receives from canvassing?
Whenever congregations reach out and connect face-to-face with members of their community, the Lord uses that activity to shine His light and reveal His presence through those who believe and remain in Him. Canvassing a local neighborhood accomplishes that. There is joy when a lost soul receives faith as a result of canvassing. A family…
Read MoreIs canvassing an effective way to do outreach?
Most Christians express a strong hesitancy over the prospect of canvassing in their community. They ask, “Does it really work? How will people going to respond? How will it impact my church?” The underlying factor behind all of these questions is that Christians are fearful – even horrified — about sharing their faith with strangers.…
Read MoreHow to transition from being children of the Light to proclaimers of the Truth
In this dark world, believers are called upon to be lights on a hill – salt of the earth. They are meant to stand out – taste different – and sometimes accept the consequences. Rejection. Retribution. When a person steps out in faith, they can’t help but stand out in faith. And people living in…
Read MoreGod’s commission for evangelism is sandwiched between a reminder and a promise
When God calls His people to action, he typically begins and ends with a promise. He provides words of assurance that God is God and we are not. He provides words of comfort to calm our fears. He promises His presence to let us know that we are not alone. When it comes to God’s…
Read MorePraise and Proclaim Ministries launches outreach campaign in Redmond, WA
Praise and Proclaim Ministries received the joy and privilege to train members from Living Hope Lutheran Church in Redmond, Washington over the weekend. They braved the rain and stepped out in their faith to share their faith by going door-to-door to proclaim the gospel.
Read MoreBuilding Outreach Momentum at Your Church
Is there no greater joy than being a member of a congregation that is actively sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in their community? Like-minded, passionate, and committed – it becomes a privilege to be associated with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who have a heart-felt desire to fulfill the Great Commission. The truth…
Read MoreThree Steps to Create a Zeal for Evangelism
If there is a secret formula for Christians and churches to be actively engaged in sharing the gospel in their community – Jesus has provided one. It is a three step outline that does not rely on what you do, but seeks to strengthen our trust in Christ. The outline starts with our hearts and…
Read MoreGod never takes His eye off of you
That is my delightful granddaughter!! She just turned one-year-old this past February and is a constant curious sharp-as-a-tack toddling ball of energy! The other day, while fixing a meal in the kitchen, my daughter took her eyes off my little granddaughter for just a minute only to find her happily playing with the toilet paper…
Read MoreThe Kingdom of Heaven is Near
When Jesus sent out his disciples to go door-to-door to proclaim the gospel, He needed the words needed to be simple, powerful, and easy to remember. He told them to proclaim the following message, “The Kingdom of heaven is near.” (Matthew 10:7) How can we apply this same message to today’s world?
Read More3 Ways the Power of Satan Affects the Work of an Evangelist
No unbeliever wants to be a Christian. It’s not just a stubborn refusal to trust in God’s promises [because they are dead in sin], the removal of social barriers, or even the hypocrisy of a church that holds a person back, but something even more powerful. When evangelists don’t acknowledge the spiritual forces behind unbelief,…
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