I Don’t Know What to Say!

You’ve said, “If I was more comfortable in talking with folks about spiritual matters, I’d do more of it, but I don’t know what to say.” That is fair enough. So let me provide you with tips to make your job easier.

#1. Have a purpose when you call, stop by, or write. Invite then to a class or church-wide event and offer to meet them at the door, mention time change Sunday, highlight next Sundays lesson theme or scripture, ask for/update contact information, or solicit a prayer request, (but only if you will pray.)

#2. State your purpose up front. Then do what you say you’ve come by or telephoned to do. This will help put both of you at ease. Nothing like living up to your promises for earning you the right to talk about The One who keeps all His promises.

#3. What have you read recently in your Bible that meant something to you individually? Mention it, explain why it was valuable to you personally, and ask if they have had anything like that happen to them recently.

#4. Practice the story of your salvation experience by writing it out on a single page. Once you know how you want to tell the beginning part of your spiritual journey, ask someone if you can tell them about an event in your life that shapes who you are today.

#5. Ask someone to lift you up in prayer before you stretch your newly expanded comfort zone.

“I don’t know what to say.” Not any more!

Tim Gramly
Education Pastor
SHBC
January 27, 2009