2. Romans 10 For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” …And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

3. Matthew 28 And Jesus came and said to them, … Go therefore 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 that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

4. 4 reasons why Lutherans struggle to talk about their faith

8. +Let’s all commit to learning how to talk about our faith. +Let’s begin to build the capacity to talk about faith +Let’s make answering this question a goal. “What difference does Jesus/being a Christian/my church make in my life?”

9. 9 Not So Easy Exercises - Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT capacity building 1.God Sightings in small groups or during worship 2.Prayer requests-How do you need God’s help? Small group

10. 9 Not So Easy Exercises - Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 3. Tell someone about your favorite restaurant 4. Tell 3 things you love about your church

11. 9 Not So Easy Exercises-Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 5.What are you doing this weekend? 6. 24/3/9 What difference has Jesus/faith/church made in your life? ELEVATOR SPEECH

12. 9 Not So Easy Exercises - Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 7. Pray- who might you invite to church Easter Sunday? 8. Pray the disciple’s prayer- Lord, I will follow you even though I do not know where you are leading.

13. 9 Not So Easy Exercises - Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 9. Spiritual Autobiography 10. One-to-Ones…seasons for listening In-reach and Outreach

14. We cannot stay where we are and follow Jesus. Following Jesus will more likely move us outside our comfort zones than a time zone.

16. Romans 10 For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” …And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

17. Matthew 28 And Jesus came and said to them, … Go therefore 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 that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

21. We cannot stay where we are and follow Jesus. Following Jesus will more likely move us outside our comfort zones than a time zone.

22. 5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 1. Tell someone about your favorite restaurant and 3 favorite menu items. Practice.

23. 5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 1.Tell someone about your favorite restaurant and3 favorite menu items. 2. Tell someone about your favorite church and 3 favorite things about the church. Practice.

24. 5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 3. What are you doing this weekend? Could you mention going to church? Could you invite?

25. 5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 4. 24/3/9 24 words/3 points/9 seconds What difference has Jesus/faith/church made in your life?

26. 5 Not So Easy Steps to Sharing your Faith without FREAKING OUT 5. Prayer-I will follow you Lord, even though I don’t know where you are leading. Pray about who you might invite to church on Easter Sunday. Write down the names 1,2,3 people to pray for. Is Jesus calling you to GO and invite them to church on Easter?