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Have you told others about Christ in the past? If so, what role did listening and dialogue play in the interaction? In the future, how might you use these techniques even more effectively?
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Yes, I have shared the gospel with others in the past. The role of listening helped me to understand their spiritual journey. The role of dialogue allowed me to answer question and build a relationship with them.
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Yes, listening was the primary role. In the future, I will try to continue to listen first.
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Yes, I have told others about Christ some were easy to talk to and others posed opposition.
listening and dialogue helped for each party to understand each other’s point of view, it helps others not feel forced, but instead they open up.
These techniques can possibly be used more effectively, starting with a testimony about a situation that happened to the listener and making the message more relatable.
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The old adage, “no one cares what you know until they know that you care”, may have been spoken about sharing the gospel. Listening is a key part of caring. Too often we believe we need to “defend our faith”, but we stand on truth. If we listen with honest intent, the Holy Spirit will reveal the cracks in someone’s false religion and expose the confusion and contempt they live with, but you have to listen with care to get to that place. Then, you have a precious opportunity. Not to talk down to them or get defensive about differences, but share how you have also sat in that same confusion and contempt and have been restored from it.
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Yes. Creating an open dialogue is helpful sometimes.
