It happened at the end of a recent Outreach meeting. Our subject for discussion was “marketing at Knox church”. We are trying to see how we can do a better job getting the message out to our ‘target audiences’ about ministry and mission opportunities. At the end of the meeting, I was asked to close in prayer. So I asked Jesus to guide the Outreach group as we work to expand our marketing strategy at Knox. Then I prayed “ Lord, help each one of us to share the love of Jesus Christ with someone who is hurting and needs to hear the good news of the gospel.”

I realized after praying this prayer that the words were significant to who I am and my desire to build bold disciples. Marketing our brand and getting the word out through signs, web sites, Facebook, and other technology is okay. But it is no substitute for sharing Christ face to face with those people He places in our lives. I believe every day we have opportunities to make Christ known by our actions, words, and attitudes we display.

My calling to serve at Knox is to demonstrate how Jesus can be shared in regular life circumstances. Are you learning anything valuable from me? If not, then I need to seek more ways to help Knox become known for gospel proclamation. Therefore, this fall I will offer a class that will focus on how to give away our faith. The class will begin Sunday, September 20.