9 Easy, Non-Awkward Ways to Share Your Faith

One of the highlights of my life is sharing my faith. It gives me so much joy to announce that I’m a staunch follower of Jesus, that there is eternal life in Jesus, and that we can live the best lives in Jesus. Oh! It gives me so much joy. I began sharing my faith when I was a teenager. I remember going out for evangelism with a much older brother in our church then. He’d do the talking and I’d hand out the tracts and just learn from him. Evangelism was at 9 am on Saturdays and I never wanted to miss it. Of course, I have grown since then. Now, I can both hand out the tracts and do the talking.

Having lived amongst people of different cultures, I agree that sometimes, it may not be so easy to start these faith-sharing conversations with people. But regardless of the culture around you, there are some very easy, non-provoking, non-awkward ways to share your faith. Remember, the Great Commission to you is to tell people – to be a witness (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8); God is the one who converts, saves, and brings people to Himself (John 16:8; John 6:37; Romans 10:13).

That said, find here some easy ways to share your faith.

1. Announce That You’re A Christian.

Oh, I love this one. One of the first things people know about me is that I am a Christian. I always make a conscious decision to always make people that I go to school with, work with, or regularly relate with know that I am a Christian. Making them know can be as simple as mentioning that I went to church over the weekend. I do this primarily because when people know that I am a Christian, and pridefully so, their minds are inadvertently conditioned to know what to expect from me. It also takes away the awkwardness that I may feel if I mention something about God. Secondly, it’s a great conversation starter. For example, the person could ask, “Oh, church over the weekend, uhn? Was that a one-time thing or do you go regularly?” OR “Oh, church? So, you’re a Christian?”. This is already an avenue to tell them more. So, henceforth, wherever you go, put Christianity on your head like a stamp: ALERT... Christian Here! 😊

2. Insert in Conversations Things God Did for You or Someone You Know.

Did you hear a testimony about someone who miraculously got healed? Or you were ill over the weekend and prayed for healing and it came? Or you prayed about a promotion and got it when you least expected it? Tell someone. And be careful to attribute the praise and glory only to God. Emphasize that God did it. Doing this announces that you put your faith and trust in God, and it also could help start good conversations about faith.

3. Keep Tracts Handy.

Gospel tracts are great conversation starters. In fact, when I go out for street evangelism, they are my most handy conversation starters. But asides from that, they are also easy, super easy, tools you can use to share your faith. It’s very simple: Buy some tracts (be sure to have read them), keep them in your wallet or bag, and hand a copy out to someone encouraging them to read it (and with a blessing if the situation allows for it). I always have tracts in my wallet. They are for when I go to the store. As the cashier rings my items, I have my credit/debit card in my hand and a tract as well. When I’m done paying, I hand him/her the tract and say, “Please read it when you have some time. It’s a tract.” I know that maybe only less than half of them read it or even look at it. But for the one or two persons who have read and gotten enlightened about God by them, I’ll keep on doing that.

4. Mail Evangelism Letters.

Here is how it works: You write down the salvation story in beautiful paper stationery, fold it up and put it in an envelope, then look up real residential addresses online and write something like “To the resident of: _______”. You don’t need to include your name or put a return address, but you can if you want to. You can include an email address in the letter if you want them to be able to get back to you (it’s good), but you may never get any emails back and that is fine. Remember, your job is to tell them.

5. Join an Outreach Ministry.

Being a volunteer minister / Bible teacher in prison ministry has been a very effort-free way to share my faith recently; and in fact, right now, the most active way I share my faith. The outreach ministry organizes the people who want to know about God and assigns them to you to teach. It’s like having evangelism come to meet you at your doorstep. There are several other benefits of joining an outreach ministry, such as knowing that you’re not the only one passionate about the gospel (that can be very helpful and encouraging in an environment like mine), getting encouraged by fellow ministers when you feel down or unsuccessful, having a partner to preach with when you go for physical outreaches, etc. I really encourage you to do this. You can reach out to me if you'd like to know/volunteer with the Prison Ministry I'm part of.

6. Teach Your Children About God and About Sharing their Faith.

Children are bold, unashamed, unfearful, and usually very obedient. One way you can definitely get your faith out there is through your children. If you share with them about God and tell them why God is good and He’s the best and that He heals, and He’s their superhero, etc. they are ready to tell everybody, and they will. They’ll tell their friends about God, and their friends will mention to their mom or dad what your child said in school. As insignificant as that may seem, I believe those are seeds falling on different soils. Some may germinate, you never know. It’s better to have the seeds of God’s word spread around like that than keep them with you.

7. Outrightly Start a Conversation About Faith.

This can be particularly effective for someone who you already consider a good acquaintance or someone who you just met but you’re already having good conversations with. You can start by asking, “Do you identify with any religion?” When they respond, allow them to tell you what they believe or do not believe, genuinely listen and ask questions to understand (not to store in an arsenal to use to attack later). And then share your faith, just like they did (not with an intent to convert or convince) – just share like you’re having a good conversation without anyone thinking his own faith is superior to the other. End it on a good note. Believe a seed has been sown and water it up in prayer. If other opportunities arise to continue the conversation later, of course, grab the opportunities. But trust that the Holy Spirit is working in them as He wills.

8. Ask if You Could Pray, OR Tell Them You Are Praying For Them.

One thing I’ve learned is that people will hardly reject prayers OR be offended when you say you’re praying for them. I used to think it’d be offensive, but I’ve come to learn that people are actually grateful and feel cared for when you tell them you are praying for them; especially, when they have shared a concern or health issue with you. So, just do it. By doing that, you’re announcing that you are a Christian, and you believe in prayers; and you’re also unknowingly inviting them to believe that God heals or delivers. It may not be much. But remember the seed and the soil? Some will grow.

9. Post About Your Faith On Your Social Media Accounts.

Social media can be a powerful tool in the hand of the believer as much as it is a dangerous tool for the devil against people. Rather than post only pictures or stories of what you’ve been up to, why not post some things about God? Let people know through your social media accounts that you’re a Christian. Share encouraging messages on your social media pages. Share the gospel. After all, it’s your page, you can do with it as you want and you’re not mentioning anybody’s name. They can label you a fanatic or whatever. Don’t let that bother you. Just share. Life’s too short to spend a moment pleasing man rather than God.

So, there you go! Which ones will you try out and make a habit today? I really hope they help make it easier for you to share your faith.

Nourish Your Spirit