Training Members at Uplift Church in Laurel, Maryland for Personal Evangelism

Abstract

This project sought to equip members of Uplift Church in Laurel, Maryland, to practice personal evangelism in their daily lives. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Uplift and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of two passages of Scripture (Matt 28:19; John 4:1-45) to show that every Christian has a responsibility to share the gospel message and their personal salvation story serves as a tool for evangelism. Chapter 3 addresses the cultural differences between the twentieth and twenty first century as it relates to personal evangelism. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on completion of the specified goals. Ultimately, this project sought to equip Christians with the confidence and competency to evangelize in their daily lives.