The mission field is no longer overseas. It is in our neighborhoods and schools, our workplaces and homes . The hurts and hopes of a stress-filled, fast paced life contribute to a hunger for answers and meaning. Our congregations can be communities of hope and healing in a hurting and need-filled world. Why Friendship Celebrations Work 1.
Effective witness happens over time and is grounded in relationships and context.
While some people experience dramatic conversion, most people come to faith and a relationship with Christ and the church over a period of time. During that time, the most effective witness happens through experiences of authentic and caring friends who invite and model discipleship. Effective witness happens best when a congregation teams together in its evangelism efforts. Many people shy away from faith sharing because they fear standing on their own. We simply invite.