10 Creative Ways To Share The Gospel That Don't Involve Preaching

You could record yourself sharing a short Bible verse, encouragement or thought. This could be posted on social media in a few clicks or sent to friends on WhatsApp. You could even start a YouTube channel and upload videos to share with friends and family. (A sneaky plug: my Dad made a YouTube channel for Spurgeon sermons which is doing quite well.) In this way, you "free two birds with one key" by encouraging believers and pointing others to Jesus! Plus, you should find it a blessing for yourself!

YouVersion's Bible app has over 500 million users worldwide. You may be one of them. If not, what are you waiting for? They've introduced a feature where you can create images for any Bible verse you'd like to share. To learn how, click here to follow their guide and share away! Many smartphones also allow users to add text to images within their photo gallery.

Making a podcast is a breeze, thanks to free platforms like Spotify for Podcasters. Just sign up, record your voice and share. If you're feeling extra creative, Spotify for Podcasters allows users to add music to jazz things up. These podcasts will be available on many platforms, including Spotify!

If you're a little camera shy, you may prefer writing. Blogging is a fantastic way to share your thoughts and experiences with others. This is easier than it sounds with free platforms like Blogger & Medium. Sign up, type away and hit that share button.

Another creative evangelism idea is to design and distribute a gospel tract. You can order Gospel tracts online and in Christian bookshops, but why not write your own? You could type up an open letter for your neighbours or design a traditional folded tract with a cover.

Your church could write articles and compile a church magazine for local distribution. Our church has done this for several years. This could include testimonies, reflections, activities and some information about your church. Canva provides free design templates that are excellent for this sort of thing!

The holidays can be a great time to share your faith with others. Whether it's writing Christmas cards or giving out Easter goodies with Christian literature, there are many creative ways to share the gospel during holiday celebrations. My Mum, for instance, writes one card for a different friend or loved one for every day of Lent. And since there's a holiday every day of the year, you could get started right away!

Wearing Christian clothing is another excellent way to share the gospel! Christian T-shirts are brilliant conversation-starters that point people to Jesus for you. They speak even when you don't. Wearing Christian clothing is an effective way to represent Jesus everywhere you go. Feel free to explore the growing collection here at 3rd Day for some inspiration.

Sharing the gospel with your voice is the most effective method of reaching people for Jesus! At least, it's the most biblical. Yet, where do we start? Here are some ideas:

Questions are super important since they provide a loving way to direct conversations. People love being asked questions. Some questions are more likely to encourage thoughts about God than others. Here are some "deep questions" you could use:

• What do you think happens after we die?

Biblical truths are relevant to every conversation, no matter the topic! Remember, God is the creator of all people and all things. By prayerfully being on the lookout, opportunities should present themselves. Ask God for wisdom, and He has promised to give it to you (James 1:5).

Don't go at it alone. We're called to share the gospel as a collective unit. Your local church should already have outreach opportunities you can take part in. If not, you could help to get things off the ground! You could set up a table with free Bibles, run a door-to-door survey or hand out tracts. Whatever method of evangelism you choose, being together makes a big difference. It builds unity and encourages consistency as you keep each other accountable. 

In Deuteronomy 11, God encourages His people to keep His words in their hearts. He says, 'Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates' (v20). We can do the same today through Christian home decor (fridge magnets, canvases etc.). Having a Bible verse poster on the front window of your home is an ideal way to reach passers-by. If you own a car, Christian stickers are a great way to point people to Jesus while you drive. You could even decorate your mobile phone with a Christian case or wallpaper. These small details could make a big difference while reminding you of God's word wherever you go.

I hope these creative ideas inspire you to share the good news of Jesus in a variety of ways! To represent Jesus everywhere you go, why not check out 3rd Day's growing range of premium yet affordable Christian clothing?