Ways to talk in crowd contacts

Before I go out for street evangelisation, I have to be fully equipped by having knowledge of my own Catholic faith. That is why studying and knowing our faith is very important. First and foremost I don’t forget to pray before doing anything especially when it comes to winning souls. During street evangelisations, my first approach is to introduce myself in a friendly manner. After telling people who am I and why I am here, I strike a friendly conversation. I will ask questions that will lead to spirituality. It is important to be a good listener and allow the other party to share her side. This may lead the person to share her own beliefs. I sometimes would also share about my own encounters and experiences. Remember to always be gentle and humane. We can’t win them automatically. Just do our best and pray to God for the rest.

If I am asked questions that I may not be able to answer, I will humbly tell that person and give her an assurance that I will try to find out the answer and can follow up with her. I will request her if she can give me a contact number or I will give mine. 

Through making Our Lord be known specially for non-Catholics we become Jesus’  disciple and doing his command as he said before his ascension in Matthew 28:19 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”

—  Eunice T. Catalan 

I will tell them how grateful I am that our paths crossed. I will ask them a simple question about gratitude. For what and to whom they are grateful. If they are responsive, willing to listen and want to know more, then I can introduce to them Jesus who created us and from whom all that we have came from. It is also good to carry a Bible while doing street evangelisation so to show them that what I am sharing with them are not from my own but are from the Bible and it is useful for references.

— Riza Molina

I think when we go out to evangelise, we should go out in pairs (Luke 10:1). It is more effective to go out in pairs as we evangelise to strangers or non Christians. And whenever we go out to evangelise, prayer is needed. Then when talking, maybe we should ask about the interest of the other person. That can be your key point to introduce the Gospel. Share the Gospel slowly, ask questions that could trigger his or her curiosity. We can also share our own personal testimony. In doing this we are able to show and prove to the other person how good God is.

— Grace R. Seares

Testimony of deep faith, by my own observation, is the best way to strike a conversation to a non Christian and evangelise on a street evangelisation. This would open their mind to curiosity. With this, be prepared to humbly answer questions they may raise, using the Bible and strong evidences. 

— Sheena Lyn Eballes – Seva

When evangelising with non Christians, I ask for the intercession of the Holy Spirit. I just listen to them talk and I don’t debate. Be friendly and smile. Be a good listener as they talk and listen to them. I will not deviate them from their belief. Most of all I do not pretend that I know everything and I respect their opinion. 

— Luz Tacardon

As a street evangeliser we encounter different kinds of people. Some will accept and have a conversation with us and some will reject us specially if they know that we belong to a religious group. Just like Jesus who was rejected in his own town. We need to be patient and tolerant. Non-Christians have their own beliefs. I always start the day with prayer before doing my mission. I will approach them and ask if it’s okay to have a chat with them. I will introduce myself and tell them my purpose. Some of those approached by me were accomodating and will share their opinion. I will listen attentively without being judgemental and respect their views. Then I will invite them to the church for some inspirational talks. Some may accept the invitation while others may turn it down but what counts most is we have become friends. 

— Rosielyn Tulayan