Leading an Evangelism Workshop: Teacher Resources

Before You Teach the Evangelism Workshop

Why run this workshop?

What should the workshop look like?

• Length: 3 lessons, about 1 hour each (can be split over several days).

• Format: Small group / church workshop / youth group / home meeting.

• Style: Interactive, discussion‑based, practice training-periods.

Which materials should I use? (Basic vs. Enhanced)

Basic setting (no printer/no projector):

• Use: Leader’s Notes (phone or print)

• Students: blank paper or notebooks

• Optional: provide simple worksheets

Enhanced setting (projector/printer available):

• Use: Leader’s Notes + Leader’s PowerPoint

• Optional: print Leader’s Workshop Handbook

• Optional: print Student Handbook or Worksheets

General preparation checklist

• Promote the time, location, etc.

• Pray and study through all 3 lessons.

• Decide: basic or enhanced setup (what can you realistically use?).

• Check your time and schedule (3 × 1 hour or split sessions).

• Gather materials: Bibles, pens, paper or printed worksheets/handbooks.

• Test equipment if using PowerPoint (projector, speakers, power supply).

• Positive spiritual growth of participants and congregation

• Reaching people in your community for Christ

• Multiply the ministry of your leadership by equipping the saints

Lesson 1 – Why Share Our Faith?

Suggested time: 60 minutes. Adapt as needed.

A. At a Glance

• Help students understand Biblical reasons behind sharing the Gospel.

• Matthew 28:19-20

  • "Go therefore...": A directive to actively spread the message.

  • "...make disciples": The goal is to bring people to follow Jesus.

• Group size: make sure participants can see, hear and easily take notes.

• Recommended setting (church hall, home, youth group, etc.).

B. Timing Guide

• 5 min – Welcome and opening prayer

• 5 min – Discuss in pairs: What motivated you to attend?

• 45 min – Bible reading and explanation & discussion

• 5 min – Application and prayer

C. What you need for this lesson

Basic setting (phone + paper):

• Lesson 1 - Leader’s Notes (download or view on phone)

• Bibles, pens, plain paper for students

• Optional: write key points on a board or flipchart

Enhanced setting (projector/printer):

• Lesson 1 - Leader’s Notes

• Lesson 1 - Leader’s PowerPoint slides

• Optional: Workshop Leader's Guide and Student Handbook, pages 1-2

D. Steps to Lead the Lesson

1. Welcome and pray briefly.

2. Introduce the topic in 2–3 sentences.

3. Read the Bible passage for each point.

4. Explain the key idea (use your notes).

5. Ask 2–3 core discussion questions to engage participants as you facilitate.

6. Summarize the main point.

7. Invite personal responses and pray.

E. Download/View Resources for this lesson

• Leader’s Notes – Lesson 1 (PDF)

  • or use your Phone/device

• Leader’s Slides – Lesson 1 (PPT)

Optional:

• Workshop Leader's Guide (PDF)

• Student Handbook (PDF)

Lesson 2 – Starting Spiritual Conversations

Suggested time: 60 minutes. Adapt as needed. You may want to add time for practice/rehearsal time.

A. At a Glance

• Help students turn common conversations into spiritual ones.

• How to use Faith Stories to transition into a spiritual conversation.

• Group size: make sure participants can see, hear and easily take notes.

• Recommended setting (church hall, home, youth group, etc.)

B. Timing Guide

• 2 min – Welcome and opening prayer

• 3 min – Give a quick overview of what will covered in this lesson.

• 40 min – Walk through the lesson explaining key points.

• 15 min - Have students write a Faith Story and discuss in groups of 3.

• Closing remarks and prayer.

C. What you need for this lesson

Basic setting (phone + paper):

• Lesson 2 - Leader’s Notes (download or view on phone)

• Faith Story Worksheet for participants

• Bibles, pens, plain paper for students

• Optional: write key points on a board or flipchart

Enhanced setting (projector/printer):

• Lesson 2 - Leader’s Notes

• Lesson 2 - Leader’s PowerPoint slides

• Faith Story Worksheet for participants

• Optional: Workshop Leader's Guide and Student Handbook, pages 3-4

D. Steps to Lead the Lesson

1. Welcome and pray briefly.

2. Introduce the topic in 2–3 sentences.

3. Explain the key points of the lesson (use your notes).

4. Ask 2–3 discussion questions to engage participants.

5. Provide time for participants to write/discuss a Faith Story using the worksheet.

6. Invite personal responses to the exercise and pray.

E. Download/View Resources for this lesson

• Leader’s Notes – Lesson 2 (PDF)

  • or use your Phone/device

• Leader’s Slides – Lesson 2 (PPT)

• Faith Story Worksheet Guide (PDF)

Optional:

• Workshop Leader's Guide (PDF)

• Student Handbook (PDF)

Lesson 3 – Explain the Gospel Using John 3:16

Suggested time: 60 - 90 minutes. Adapt as needed. You may want to add time for practice/rehearsal time.

A. At a Glance

• Help students to organize key talking points when explaining the Gospel.

• Romans 1:16

  • "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation..."

• Group size: make sure participants can see, hear and easily take notes.

• Recommended setting (church hall, home, youth group, etc.)

B. Timing Guide

• 2 min – Welcome and opening prayer.

• 45 - 60 min – Go through the lesson using notes; ask a few questions to engage participants.

• 10- 20 min – Pair up and take turns talking through the Gospel using their notes.

• 5 min – Invite personal responses to the lesson and close in prayer.

C. What you need for this lesson

Basic setting (phone + paper):

• Lesson 3 - Leader’s Notes (download or view on phone)

• Optional: Lesson 3 - Workshop Worksheet

• Bibles, pens, plain paper for students

• Optional: write key points on a board or flipchart

Enhanced setting (projector/printer):

• Lesson 3 - Leader’s Notes

• Lesson 3 - Leader’s PowerPoint slides

• Lesson 3 - Workshop Worksheet (or Student Handbook)

• Optional: Workshop Leader's Guide and Student Handbook, pages 5ff.

• Optional: Witnessing Guides and Gospel Booklets (see Additional Resources)

D. Steps to Lead the Lesson

1. Welcome and pray briefly.

2. Introduce the topic in 2–3 sentences.

3. Work through each point using your leader's notes.

4. Provide time to participants to use their notes to talk through the Gospel using John 3:16.

5. Encourage them to watch for divine appointments to share the Gospel with others and pray.

E. Download/View Resources for this lesson

• Leader’s Notes – Lesson 3 (PDF)

  • or use your Phone/device

• Leader’s Slides – Lesson 3 (PPT)

• L3 Workshop Worksheet (PDF)

Optional:

• Workshop Leader's Guide (PDF)

• Student Handbook (PDF)

Additional Resources

• Preparing a Salvation Testimony (PDF)

  • Worksheet with guidelines in telling your salvation story

• KIDS Version Handbook (PDF)

  • Helps kids to begin a relationship with Jesus and their friends too!

  • Six fun interactive lessons.

  • ​Adaptable for:

    • Sunday School

    • Children's Church

    • ​Midweek Clubs

    • Back Yard Bible Clubs

    • Vacation Bible School

• Evangelism Prayer Bookmark (PDF)

  • ​Start the day committed, available and depending on God.

  • Based on Colossians 4:2-6.

  • Serves as a reminder and guidance for evangelistic prayer.

  • 4 per page

• What If They Say...? Handbook (PDF)

  • Tips on answering difficult questions asked about the Bible,

  • God, Heaven and Hell, Evolution, Homosexuality,

  • Absolute Truth, Self-Righteousness.

• 40 Evangelism Scriptures (PDF)

• Outreach Ministry Handbook (PDF)

  • The Turning Passion Into Mission handbook helps to

  • create vision and step-by-step plans for outreach activities

Printing materials and using electronic devices is optional. The course can be taught with only Leader’s Notes and plain paper.

Items specific to Teaching a "John 3:16 GNMS" workshop:

• Leader’s Workshop Handbook (PDF)

  • Best for: leaders who want more detail and to review offline

  • Tip: print 1 copy per leader, black & white, two‑sided if possible.

• Student Handbook (PDF)

  • Best for: Bible schools, seminars, training centers.

  • Alternative: use only worksheets for Lessons 2 and 3 plus plain paper.

Bonus Materials:

• Witnessing Guide - bill size (PDF)

  • John 3:16 GNMS - Reference tool to explain the Gospel.

  • Focuses on the 5 KEY QUESTIONS/WORDS in John 3:16.

  • Size: 2" X 5" (fits in wallet/purse)

• Witnessing Guide - Bible size (PDF)

  • John 3:16 GNMS - Reference tool to explain the Gospel.

  • Focuses on the 5 KEY QUESTIONS/WORDS in John 3:16.

  • Size: 5" X 8" (fits nicely in a Bible)

• Gospel Booklet - tract (PDF)

  • The John 3:16 GNMS Gospel message in tract form.

  • Print, trim and fold into tract form.

• Diary of Sin Illustration (PDF)

  • Explains how to use your phone to tell how:

    • our sin separates us from God

    • how Jesus died to remove the barrier of sin and have fellowship with God.

Additional "John 3:16 GNMS" items for witnessing and/or training:

Our other websites:

These links open tabs to other websites.

John 3:16 GNMS Training Videos:

Youtube: Training Videos

• Follow along as the author talks through the PowerPoint slides (Lessons 1-3).

• Video of author telling the Diary of Sin Illustration

Follow-up Discipleship Materials:

Topical Bible Study Lessons

• Includes (200+) FREE small group Bible Studies for:

  • Seekers

  • New Believers

  • Christian growth

• Small Group Bible Study Handbook - LIFE Groups (free)

Church Outreach Ideas & Activities:

Christian Outreach Activities

Tested outreach ideas that work in real churches, organized for the people you’re trying to reach.

• Kids

• Youth & College

• Adult

• Seniors & Special Needs

• Inner City