Good News Ready: Train Your Congregation for Evangelism

The Awkward Silence

It happens every time.

You're at work. Coffee break. Coworker mentions they're going through a rough divorce.

Your brain: "This is a perfect opportunity to share Jesus!"

Your mouth: "...yeah, that's tough."

Moment passes. You say nothing.

Later that night, you lie awake thinking: "Why didn't I say something? I'm such a coward."

Sound familiar?

Matthew 28:19-20 - "Therefore go 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 I have commanded you."

Jesus gave us the Great Commission.

But most Christians freeze when it's time to actually GO.

Enter: Good News Ready.

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What Good News Ready Actually Is

Evangelism training for everyday Christians.

Not just pastors. Not just "gifted" evangelists. Everyone.

Good News Ready helps:

• Shy introverts learn to share naturally
• Theological geeks answer tough questions
• Service-oriented Christians know when to speak up
• Skeptical seekers wrestle with objections

This isn't a "just memorize the Romans Road" course. (Though Romans Road is great!)

Good News Ready is:

• A conversation simulator
• An objection-handling toolkit
• A confidence builder
• A practical training ground

All in one.

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Why Christians Freeze (And How to Fix It)

The four big fears:

1. "I don't know what to say."

   • Solution: Scenario-based training with real-life examples

2. "I'm afraid I'll offend someone."

   • Solution: Gracious conversation starters that build bridges

3. "What if they ask a question I can't answer?"

   • Solution: Objection-handling guide with Biblical + logical responses

4. "I'm not a pastor—I'm just a normal person."

   • Solution: That's EXACTLY why you're perfect for this (Paul was a tentmaker!)

Good News Ready addresses all four fears.

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The Biblical Foundation

1 Peter 3:15 - "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."

Three commands:

1. Be prepared (not caught off-guard)
2. Give an answer (have something to say)
3. Do it with gentleness and respect (no Bible-thumping)

Good News Ready helps you do all three.

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Key Features

1. Scenario-Based Training

Real-life situations you'll actually face:

• Coworker asks, "Why do you go to church?"
• Neighbor is going through a crisis (death, divorce, job loss)
• Friend says, "I'm spiritual but not religious"
• Family member mocks your faith at Thanksgiving dinner
• Uber driver asks, "So what do you do?"

For each scenario, Good News Ready provides:

• ✅ Sample responses (what to say)
• ✅ Follow-up questions (how to keep the conversation going)
• ✅ Scriptures to reference (Biblical foundation)
• ✅ What NOT to say (avoid common mistakes)

Example: "I'm spiritual but not religious"

❌ Don't say: "That's just relativism. You need Jesus."

✅ Do say: "I get that. A lot of people feel burned by organized religion. Can I ask—what does 'spiritual' mean to you? I'm curious."

Result: You've shown respect, asked a question, and opened the door for deeper conversation.

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2. Personalized Training Paths

Not everyone shares their faith the same way.

Good News Ready includes a quiz to identify YOUR evangelism style:

Style #1: Relational

• Build deep friendships over time
• Share faith naturally through life-on-life discipleship
• Best for: Introverts, long-term relationships, neighborhood outreach

Style #2: Intellectual

• Answer tough questions with apologetics
• Engage skeptics with logic and evidence
• Best for: College students, workplace conversations, coffee shop debates

Style #3: Invitational

• Invite people to church events, small groups, service projects
• Let the community introduce them to Jesus
• Best for: Extroverts, church with strong programs, relational networks

Style #4: Testimonial

• Share your personal story of faith
• Emphasize "what Jesus did for me"
• Best for: People with dramatic conversion stories, recovery ministries

Style #5: Service-Oriented

• Show love through actions (serving neighbors, volunteering)
• Share when asked, "Why are you doing this?"
• Best for: Mercy ministries, community service, refugees/immigrants

Good News Ready tailors training to YOUR strengths.

No more "just be like Billy Graham." You can be like YOU—and still share Jesus effectively.

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3. Conversation Starters That Actually Work

Nobody wants to be the guy holding a "REPENT" sign on the street corner.

(Okay, maybe ONE guy wants that. But probably not you.)

Good News Ready provides natural ice breakers:

General Starters:

• "What's your spiritual background?"
• "Have you ever had a moment where you felt God's presence?"
• "If you could ask God one question, what would it be?"

Cultural Bridges:

• Movies: "Have you seen The Shack? What did you think about how it portrayed God?"
• Current Events: "With all the chaos in the world, where do you find hope?"
• Holidays: "Do you celebrate Easter? What does it mean to you?"

Service Opportunities:

• "Our church is serving at the homeless shelter Saturday. Want to join us?"
• "We're doing a neighborhood cleanup. Can I count you in?"

Notice the pattern? You're asking questions, not preaching sermons.

People don't argue with questions. They engage.

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4. Objection Handling (The Big Four)

Every Christian has heard these objections:

Objection #1: "All religions lead to God."

Biblical Response:

• John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
• Acts 4:12 - "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."

Logical Framework:

• "If all religions lead to God, then Jesus was either lying or delusional when He claimed to be the ONLY way. Do you think Jesus was a liar?"
• "Christianity and Islam make contradictory claims about Jesus (Son of God vs. just a prophet). Both can't be true. One must be false."

Gracious Exit (if they're hostile):

• "I understand we disagree. But I care about you, and I hope we can keep talking about this."

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Objection #2: "The Bible has been corrupted."

Biblical Response:

• Manuscript evidence: 5,800+ Greek manuscripts (more than any ancient text)
• Dead Sea Scrolls confirm Old Testament accuracy (99.5% match after 1,000 years)
• Early Church Fathers quoted Scripture extensively (can reconstruct entire NT from their quotes)

Logical Framework:

• "If the Bible was corrupted, when did it happen? We have manuscripts from the 2nd century that match modern Bibles."
• "The Quran claims the Bible was corrupted, but Muhammad told Christians to 'judge by the Gospel.' Why would he do that if it was corrupted?"

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Objection #3: "Christians are hypocrites."

Biblical Response:

• Romans 3:23 - "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
• 1 John 1:8 - "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves."

Personal Story:

• "You're right. Christians ARE hypocrites—including me. That's why we need Jesus. Christianity isn't about being perfect. It's about being forgiven."

Gracious Challenge:

• "Don't judge Jesus by His followers. Judge His followers by Jesus."

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Objection #4: "Why would a good God allow suffering?"

Biblical Response:

• Romans 8:28 - "God works all things for good for those who love Him."
• John 9:3 - Blind man born for God's glory to be revealed

Logical Framework:

• Free will requires the possibility of evil (love can't be forced)
• Suffering reveals character and deepens faith (Job, Joseph, Paul)
• God entered into suffering (Jesus on the cross)

Personal Testimony:

• "I don't have all the answers. But I know God walked with me through [personal hardship]. And that changed everything."

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Example Training Module: "I Don't Need Religion"

Scenario: Coworker says, "I don't need religion. I'm a good person."

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Step 1: Listen and Affirm

"I can tell you care about doing the right thing. That's admirable."

Why this works: You're validating them, not attacking.

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Step 2: Ask a Question

"Can I ask—what's your standard for 'good'? Like, how do you measure it?"

Why this works: You're exposing the problem (subjective morality) without preaching.

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Step 3: Introduce the Gospel Gently

"I used to think the same way. But I realized even my best doesn't measure up to God's perfection. That's why I need Jesus—not because I'm bad, but because God's standard is holy. Romans 3:23 says 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' It's not about being good enough. It's about being forgiven."

Why this works: Personal testimony + Scripture + clear Gospel presentation.

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Step 4: Invite Further Conversation

"Would you be open to grabbing coffee and talking more about this?"

Why this works: You're planting a seed, not forcing a decision.

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Modern Illustration: Duolingo for Evangelism

Good News Ready is like:

• Duolingo - Practice conversations in a safe space before real-life situations
• Flight simulator - Train for the hard moments without crashing
• Rocky's training montage - Get ready for the fight

(Except instead of punching meat, you're learning to share Jesus.)

(Which, honestly, is way more important than punching meat.)

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Real-World Time Savings

Beta church testimonial:

"We used to run a 6-week evangelism training course every year. It required 6 Sunday nights, a trained facilitator, printed workbooks, and maybe 15 people showed up.

Good News Ready replaced all of that.

Now our members can train on their own schedule. They practice conversations at home. They learn at their own pace.

And we've seen 3X more people complete the training compared to the in-person course.

Plus, it's FREE with our ChurchwiseAI subscription. No printing costs. No facilitator burnout. Just results."

— Pastor Mark, Evangelical church, 120 members

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How It Works with Other Apps

Good News Ready doesn't work alone. It integrates with:

Scripture Study:

• Deep dives on apologetics passages (Romans, 1 Peter, Acts)
• Original language insights for objection-handling

Church Chatbot:

• Answers evangelism FAQs for your congregation
• "How do I share my faith with my Muslim coworker?"

Sermon Companion:

• Pastors preach evangelism training sermons
• Congregation hears Biblical foundation from the pulpit

Community RAG:

• Learns from successful evangelism stories across thousands of churches
• Surfaces "what worked" insights

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What Pastors Are Saying

** Here's what happened:**

• Average members trained per church: 22 (vs. 12 in traditional courses)
• Most popular training style: Relational (41% of users)
• Most common objection handled: "All religions lead to God" (used 230 times)
• Time saved per church: 12 hours (no more 6-week in-person courses)

Most surprising result:

"We had a 67-year-old grandmother complete the training. She said, 'I've been a Christian for 40 years and never shared my faith. Now I'm ready.' Two weeks later, she led her hairdresser to Christ."

Evangelism isn't just for extroverts or pastors.

It's for grandmothers. And accountants. And shy introverts. And YOU.

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Objection: "Evangelism Should Be Spontaneous, Not Scripted"

Short answer: Training doesn't kill spontaneity. It enables it.

Long answer:

Nobody says:

• "Surgeons shouldn't practice on cadavers—just wing it in the OR!"
• "Firefighters shouldn't train—just figure it out when the building's on fire!"
• "Pilots shouldn't use simulators—just learn as you fly!"

Training creates CONFIDENCE. Confidence creates BOLDNESS.

1 Peter 3:15: "Always be prepared..."

Peter didn't say, "Wing it and hope the Holy Spirit gives you words."

He said, "Be prepared."

Good News Ready prepares you. The Holy Spirit empowers you.

Together? Unstoppable.

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Pricing & Access

Good News Ready is included in your ChurchwiseAI subscription.

No per-member fees. No course materials to buy. Unlimited church members can train.

Compare that to:

• Traditional evangelism course: $200-500 (materials + facilitator training)
• Apologetics seminar: $50-100/person
• "Just figure it out yourself": Priceless (and ineffective)

Visit churchwiseai.com for current pricing — all 6 tools included.

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FAQ About Good News Ready

Q: Will it make my conversations sound robotic?

A: Only if you memorize scripts word-for-word. Good News Ready gives you FRAMEWORKS. You provide PERSONALITY.

Q: What if I'm an introvert?

A: Perfect! 41% of users identify as "relational" evangelists (build friendships over time, share naturally). Good News Ready tailors training to YOUR style.

Q: Can it help with specific objections not listed?

A: Yes! Good News Ready includes a search function for 50+ common objections. Can't find yours? Submit it, and we'll add it.

Q: Is it only for Christians?

A: Good News Ready is designed for Christians training to share their faith. But seekers exploring Christianity can also use it to understand common objections and responses.

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Try Good News Ready

Good News Ready is live — equipping everyday Christians from Lagos to London to Los Angeles to share their faith with confidence.

Acts 1:8 — "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

The ends of the earth now include your office, your neighbourhood, and your WhatsApp group. Are you ready?

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Sources:

• Barna Group: Evangelism in a Skeptical World (2024)
• Lausanne Movement: The State of Global Evangelism
• Pew Research: Global Christianity