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Missions Testimony: Presentation Tips for Maximum Impact

In Ukraine, I had a wonderful opportunity to share Christ with my language group. Plus, I had several specific conversations, like one with a remarkable college student named Natasha. On Monday, we talked about her Orthodox background and how little she knew about Protestants. On Friday, we went deeper into the gospel. Since then, Natasha connected with an InterVarsity group at her university. And I continue to pray for her.

In addition, I’m especially excited that my mentee and assistant got to lead two people to faith in Jesus. That doesn’t always happen at these camps.

3. Leave listeners with one specific challenge. 

Say, “What I want you to remember is this…” Then tell them!

I want people to know we have unique opportunities to share Christ in Eastern Europe, where such outreach was recently forbidden. They need to hear that U.S. megacities are filled with people who are open to the gospel but just need someone to tell them about Jesus.

Sometimes I simply leave listeners with the idea that they can add fuel to the fire of their faith by heading out on a mission trip. Not only is this helpful for listeners. But it also helps people who aren’t used to speaking publicly land the plane.

There it is: Offer the big picture, provide a bottom-line example or two, and leave listeners with a specific challenge.

What other tips do you have for sharing missions testimony? Please share your ideas in the comments below.

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Alvin L. Reid (born 1959) serves as Professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where he has been since 1995. He is also the founding Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism. Alvin and his wife Michelle have two children: Joshua, a senior at The College at Southeastern, and Hannah, a senior at Wake Forest Rolesville High School. Recently he became more focused at ministry in his local church by being named Young Professionals Director at Richland Creek Community Church. Alvin holds the M.Div and the Ph.D with a major in evangelism from Southwestern Seminary, and the B.A. from Samford University. He has spoken at a variety of conferences in almost every state and continent, and in over 2000 churches, colleges, conferences and events across the United States.