The Third Best Practice for evangelizing is to start a notebook or a computer file and record questions you come across that you want to have a ready response for. Then begin crafting that response based on your research. Periodically review what you have written and even rehearse your drafted reply out loud. I personally find that the letters to the editor in the Reno- Gazette Journal are a great source for matters that may come up when evangelizing. In addition to preparing responses, after each encounter, take some time to write a self-assessment in your notebook: How did I do? Could I have asked better questions or maneuvered differently in the conversation? What were my missteps? How could I improve? Having a regular discipline of prayer, developed your testimony, and a method for preparation, you will find yourself better prepared when the Holy Spirit calls upon you to evangelize and you will notice more opportunities come your way. We now turn to the the optimal tactics to use in an encounter. Your overall strategy is to navigate the discussion so that you guide the conversation. Here, alertness coupled with curiosity and armed with questions is a highly effective approach. More on the practice of evangelizing next time. In Christ...
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