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Meet Them Where They’re At

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
It's time to get creative! The truth is, as a body of Christ, we all bring different skills and passions. And so do the younger people in the church! And we can meet them in the middle and use their passions as a way to disciple them. In Romania, every summer they hold a national camp for a week where they focus on discipling teenagers. And every year, there are around one hundred and twenty students from across Europe—and the world!—who join. They focus on three key areas: equipping them with how to share the Gospel, street evangelism and reaching the community, and sports activities like zip lining, competitions, mountain climbing, and all kinds of sports. Not only are these young people sharing their faith and seeing other’s hearts and lives changed, they are also having a blast doing it! Now what can we do to disciple the young people in our churches in how the Gospel? Let's meet them where they're at. For resources, visit sharelife.today.

Passing the Baton

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Christianity has always been just one generation from extinction. I mean — think about it. All it takes is for one generation to drop the ball for the next generation to miss the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. They cannot pass along what they do not have. And it can happen in just one generation. In Judges 2, an entire generation grew up not knowing the Lord and what He had done for nation of Israel, because the previous generation did not pass it along. So what do we do? How can we engage the younger generation with the Gospel in a way that’s real and personal? Well firstly, we can start by giving children and young adults a strong foundation in the Gospel. And secondly, we can allow them be an integral part in building God's Kingdom right now by helping them share the most exciting gift that they have: their faith. For more on discipling the next generation, visit sharelife.today.

Imparting Important Skills

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What are some of the skills and qualities that we want to impart to the young people around us? Just like Paul raised up Timothy in the ways of the faith, we too impart important, Biblical truths to younger believers. It is our privilege to disciple the next generation—as they will be a powerful catalyst of change in the world. So first, we want to encourage those we mentor to make witnessing a way of life. And they will confidently share if we teach them how. Second, we want them to have a loving and caring attitude toward the lost—that they would see others the way that God sees them. And finally, it wouldn't be spiritual multiplication if they didn't catch the desire and the ability to train others, just as we are training them. These are some of the key skills that we want to give to those that we mentor! For more information on how you can be a great mentor, visit our website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

Discipled and Discipling

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Mark Dever says, "The Christian life is the discipled life and the discipling life.” We need both to grow a healthy, full walk with Christ. So let's take our time to study the Word, pray without ceasing, fellowship with other Christians, worship our amazing, Living God, and share our faith with others. And even better if these things happen under a mentor who has walked with God longer than us! This will set us on a path of being discipled. And then, we ourselves are called to reach out and disciple someone else. This could look like us sharing the Gospel, seeing someone give their life to Christ, and then walking with them in spiritual growth as a new believer. I can personally tell you — experiencing this lights a fire in the soul and an excitement and joy in your walk with Christ! This is a picture of what the church should be—discipleship reaching across the generations. For more resources to get you started, visit sharelife.today.

Change The World

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Do you know a young person who wants to change the world? Well today, it seems that young people have an endless fountain of passion for impacting the world. And that’s great! But what if we could direct that passion toward transforming the world with the Good News of the Gospel? In the book of Acts, we read about Paul who said, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” And that message of hope changed the world for all of eternity. And it is our privilege and joy to raise up the next generation, to carry on the Good News of Jesus, and to disciple believers who will carry out Kingdom work. Because they will be impacting the world regardless as their generation become the leaders of churches, businesses, and communities. So let us take the time to intentionally disciple the teenagers around us to be able to share their faith. And if you aren't sure where to start, we would love to help. Visit our website at sharelife.today.

Disciple-Makers

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
I remember the first day of my new life in Christ. After giving my life to Christ in the office of Pastor Tom, I asked, "What's next?" I figured I would look to the example of the man who shared Jesus with me. He was constantly talking about the Gospel with others, so I figured I should be doing the same thing. Pastor Tom became one of my dearest friends as he took me under his wing and taught me how to grow in my faith—including sharing the Gospel with others. I became part of a community of believers who had the same goal as me and were growing in their faith as well. You know, we aren't just called to be disciples of Jesus...we are meant to be disciple-makers. So let me challenge you: who has God put on your heart to share the Gospel with? And who has He called you to disciple deeper in their faith? Not sure where to start? Well, we can help! Visit your website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

Discipleship and Evangelism

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Does your church emphasize discipleship over evangelism? Sadly, there seems to be a real misunderstanding of the relationship between evangelism and discipleship in many churches today. Too often the thought is that if a church focuses on discipleship, emphasizing growing deep in one’s faith, with the goal of maturing the believer – then evangelism will be a natural outcome. For some believers, this might be true, but for the vast majority of us, unless we receive some actual instruction in how to share our faith, little is going to happen. We’ll be spiritual sponges – taking in and taking in but never wringing out the Good News of the Gospel. Whereas, if we are learning how to share our faith and regularly doing so, spiritual growth is a natural by-product. Sometimes, we just need a plan to get on track. Do you need help sharing your faith? Visit sharelife.today where you can find Gospel sharing resources to become an effective witness. sharelife.today. 

Commitment At All Cost

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross…” These verses in Hebrews twelve clearly show us our greatest example of commitment at all cost, and that is our Savior Jesus. He endured trials and suffering for the sake our being saved. And we have the great privilege to tell others this wonderful news—that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and purchased eternal life for us. We should be excited to do so! Yes, it can be scary—there can be a cost that comes with sharing the Gospel with others. But Jesus knew there would be a cost and it didn’t stop Him. He laid down His life willingly, and so we should do the same and use our lives to lovingly and boldly share the Gospel with others. For resources to help you get started, visit our website at sharelife.today.

A Call to Faithfulness

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus gives His disciples the very famous and important Great Commission. This commission extends to us even today: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Christ’s call to action for us is not simply a command; it’s an invitation for all Christ-followers to grow in faith. Through walking in obedience to His last command, we accept the call and faithfully share with others and make disciples. And truly, our Savior deserves our utmost loyalty! Because of His great sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection from the dead, all who put their trust in Him receive the gift of eternal life. And that’s us! In gratitude, let’s be faithful to His call today and tell someone the amazing news of salvation. For more, visit sharelife.today.

A Matter of Discipleship

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The focus of the Great Commission is not making converts, but rather making disciples. Well, what does sharing our faith have to do with discipleship? Actually, there’s a direct connection. Someone has told me that he couldn’t share his faith in Christ if he’s not walking the walk. And in that sense, when you’re actively sharing the Gospel, it becomes a discipling ministry on its own for you to grow more like Jesus. But there’s even more to it than that. Bill comes to mind. He was a churchgoer for 56 years of his life, and yet he didn’t have a personal relationship with Christ. Can you imagine, all of those years attending church and missing the main message? Sadly, he’s not alone. But Bill wanted to talk with people about spiritual things. So he learned how to share his faith, and the very thing he was determined to grow in became the door to his own salvation. To learn more about discipleship, visit our website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.