1. How to start and maintain spiritual conversations without being a jerk.

4. From the comfort zone through the awkward zone and beyond.

5. From the comfort zone through the awkward zone and beyond.

6. Who are we trying to reach out to?

7. “Customer” Profile for _______________
Assets

10. Disconnected from Christ
Exploring Christ
20%
Growing in Christ 60%
Close to Christ
Christ-Centered 20%
Curious
about Christ è

12. This is relational, not transactional
Do we see ourselves to be competent guides who introduce others to THE Guide?
Do we challenge clearly? Do we call for a decision? Do we give them a clear next step?
This is relational, not transactional
Have we painted a vision of success?
Do we offer a plan that has practical steps?
Do we raise the stakes for them?
Have we defined and surfaced the problem(s) the person is facing?

13. The Discipleship Funnel

14. The Discipleship Funnel

15. The Discipleship Funnel

16. The Discipleship Funnel

17. Evangelism as initial spiritual guidance

18. Three simple steps to starting a conversation with anyone, anytime

20. Test the handle

21. Test the handle
[Jesus said] “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!’ And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest upon that person, but if not, it will return to you. ~Luke 10:5-6

22. How to ask questions that surface a person’s spiritual story

23. Four key diagnostic questions you can use to sustain a spiritual conversation

24. Telling Your
Faith Story