Keys to a Successful Evangelism Training Event
By Steve Foster
Prayer Must Lead the Way
A powerful evangelism event begins long before the first session starts. Saturate the event in prayer from the beginning and encourage churches to pray consistently for spiritual awakening and gospel impact.
Personal Invitations Matter
The greatest attendance boost often comes through personal conversations, phone calls, and church visits. Encourage leaders to personally invite pastors, staff, and key lay leaders.
Promote Early and Often
Use flyers, email, social media, church announcements, association meetings, and word-of-mouth promotion to keep the event in front of churches.
Enlist Key Influencers
Key Influencers dramatically strengthen an event because people are motivated by people they trust. Key influencers expand your reach, build credibility, create excitement, increase attendance, and help shape the culture.
Equip for Action
The goal is not just inspiration but implementation. Encourage churches to leave with practical strategies and a renewed commitment to sharing the Gospel.
Follow Up After the Event
Reconnect with attendees after the training. Offer continued encouragement, resources, and accountability to help churches put evangelism into action.
For more evangelism resources and full trainings on local church evangelism, check out https://gbmbevangelismresources.com.
Published July 13, 2026