Sharing the Good News – Evangelistic Courses
Sharing the Good News – Evangelistic Courses
It’s a great joy when friends or contacts want to investigate Christianity. Courses – whether run online or in person, in a group or one-to-one – can be a great help. But which one to go for?
Every course has strengths and weaknesses, but we asked nine experienced evangelists and local church leaders for their ‘go to’ recommendations (and why these are their top picks). These were their most recommended.
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321 Course
Speak Life
theme
Discover life according to Jesus
Length
3-4 Sessions
Format/product
Online video-based course (321course.com)
Our reviewers said...
“I was almost disappointed at the end of the fourth video, I wanted to give my life to Christ in response but couldn’t because I already have!”
Christianity Explored
Christianity Explored Ministries (CEM)
theme
‘What’s the best news you’ve ever heard?’
Relaxed and informal presentation of the Christian faith, centred on Mark’s Gospel.
Length
7 sessions, plus a ‘day away’
Format/product
Short Bible study in Mark’s Gospel; talk (film or using outline); discussion. Tailored versions available (e.g. youth, prison ministry).
Our reviewers said...
“I particularly love the clarity of the gospel presentation (identity, mission, call) and the emphasis on hospitality. If people are willing to commit the time, this remains my go to resource.”
Essentials
Lee McMunn
theme
‘Answering big questions.’
Length
5 sessions
Format/product
Book (with discussion questions) and videos (DVD and online).
Our reviewers said...
“Massively underrated course. Great content and production.”
“Really clear gospel outline and good initial connection point. Videos are good. Needed a bit of work from us to craft the session beyond the videos and the booklet questions.”
Hope Explored
CEM
theme
‘What’s the best future you could imagine?’
Looking at Christian hope that doesn’t disappoint through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel.
Length
3 sessions
Format/product
Short Bible study; talk (film or using outline); discussion.
Our reviewers said...
“The fact it is only 3 sessions is great. The entry point of talking about hope, peace and purpose is a good way in that everyone can relate to.”
“Focusing on just one passage of Luke per session makes it accessible. Great to use as an intro to longer courses after Christmas and Easter.”
Jesus and You (The King and I, Close Encounters, Tales of the Unexpected)
Pete Woodcock, Anne Woodcock and Lizzy Smallwood
theme
‘Reach out to non-booky people’. ‘The story you’ve never heard’.
Sharing the gospel through stories that Jesus told. Aiming to be as jargon-free as possible.
Length
3 courses, each with 4 sessions
Format/product
DVD and handbook.
Our reviewers said...
“We have found this very useful with ordinary people. It has a choice of speaker, either Lizzy or Pete, so can be adapted for men or women. The testimonies at the end of each session are really helpful.”
Life Explored
CEM
theme
‘What’s the best gift God could give you?’
Designed to help people explore and question what they’re really living for.
Length
7 sessions
Format/product
Films (including ‘silent’ intro films), discussion andBible readings.
Our reviewers said...
“Some people love the silent films, and it is a wonderful way to connect with them. Some people won’t ‘get’ the films, so it’s best to first frame them as something to start the conversation and assure them that they don’t have to worry, there are no right or wrong answers about the films!”
Live
Rebecca Manley Pippert
theme
‘Christianity offers newness — new life, new future, new perspectives, new priorities.’
Part of the series ‘Live, Grow, Know’.
Length
5 sessions
Format/product
DVD, handbook and leaders’ guide.
Our reviewers said...
“An excellent second course by Rebecca Pippert for people who are almost ready to commit. It has the added bonus of two follow on courses in the basics of discipleship and doctrine”
