An Aussie and a Brit Discuss Evangelism with Glen Scrivener

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

Glenn Scrivener is a prominent pastor and communicator based in Eastbourne, UK, known for his dynamic approach to evangelism. Having lived in England for decades after growing up in Australia, Glen uses his cross-cultural experiences to enrich his ministry efforts. He is deeply involved in digital outreach through his organization, Speak Life, which offers resources and insights on sharing the Christian faith in contemporary contexts. Glen is also an accomplished author, with his latest book being "How to Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 3, 2, 1."
Episode Summary:
Rebecca and Glen Scrivener discuess the art of evangelism, using Jesus' parable of the sower as a guiding framework. Explore how Christians can share their faith effectively, embracing the joy of scattered seeds while surrendering results to God.
Key Takeaways:

• Evangelism is about sowing seeds of faith and allowing God's word to work, not forcing interactions or analyzing potential.
• The Parable of the Sower serves as a foundational model for understanding evangelistic success and its variable outcomes.
• People today are increasingly seeking community and spiritual truth, offering a ripe opportunity for sharing the gospel in both structured and spontaneous settings.
• True discipleship involves embracing the messy, complex journeys of individuals as they explore faith, requiring patience and understanding.
• Evangelism and discipleship often overlap; providing spiritual care for non-Christians and fostering ongoing gospel engagement for believers.

Notable Quotes:

• "What grips your heart wags your tongue." - Australian Saying
• "The ministry of evangelism is not about battering down doors but sowing the seed." - Glen Scrivener
• "Evangelism is pastoring non Christians and pastoral care is evangelizing Christians." - Glen Scrivener

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