What Is Your Evangelism Style?

Record yoru response to each of the 36 statements according to whether you think the statement applies to you:

3 Very much
2 Somewhat
1 Very little
0 Not at all

____1. In conversations, I like to approach topics directly, without much small talk or beating around the bush.

____2. I have a hard tie getting out of bookstores or libraries without getting a bunch of books that will help me better understand issues being debated in society.

____3. I often tell stories about my personal experiences in order to illustrate a point I am trying to make.

____4. I am a "people person" who places a high value on friendship.

____5. I enjoy including or adding new people to activities I am involved in.

____6. I see needs in people's lives that others often overlook.

____7. I do not shy away from putting a person on the spot when it seems necessary.

____8. I tend to be analytical.

____9. I often identify with others by using phrases like "I used to think that too" or "I once felt that way you do."

____10. Other people have commented about my ability for developing new friendships.

____11. To be honest, even if I know the answers, I am more comfortable having someone "better qualified" explain Christianity to my friends.

____12. I find fulfillment in helping others, often in behind-the-scenes ways.

____13. I do not have a problem confronting my friends with the truth even if it risks hurting the relationship.

____14. In conversations, I naturally focus on the questions that are holding up a person's spiritual progress.

____15. When I tell people of how I came to know Christ, I have found that they have been interested in hearing it.

____16. I would rather delve into personal life issues than abstract theological ideas.

____17. If I knew of a high quality outreach event that my friends would enjoy I would make a big effort to bring them.

____18. I prefer to show my love through my actions more than my words.

____19. I believe that real love often means telling someone the truth, even when it hurts.

____20. I enjoy discussions and debates on difficult questions.

____21. I intentionally share my mistakes with others when it will help relate to the solutions I have found.

____22. I prefer getting involved in discussions concerning a person's life before dealing with the details of their beliefs.

____23. I tend to watch for spiritually strategic events to bring people to (such as Christian concerts, outreach events, seeker services.)

____24. When people are spiritually closed, I have found that my quiet demonstrations of Christian love sometimes make them more receptive.

____25. A motto that would fit me would be "Make a difference, or make a mess, just do something!"

____26. I often get frustrated with people when the use weak arguments or poor logic.

____27. People seem interested in hearing stories about things that have happened in my life.

____28. I enjoy long talks with friends.

____29. I am always looking for a match between the needs and interests of friends and the various events, books, etc., that they would enjoy or benefit from.

____30. I feel more comfortable physically assisting a person in the name of Christ than getting involved in religious discussions.

____31. I sometimes get in trouble for lacking gentleness and sensitivity in the way I interact with others.

____32. I like to get at the underlying reasons for the opinions people hold.

____33. I am still amazed at how God brought me to faith in Him and am motivated to tell people about it.

____34. People generally consider me to be an interactive, sensitive and caring kind of person.

____35. A highlight of my week would be to take a guest with me to an appropriate church event.

____36. I tend to be more practical and action-orientated than philosophical and idea-orientated.


Transfer your results to the grid and total each row out of 18:

Results

Confrontational 01 ___ 07 ___ 13 ___ 19 ___ 25 ___ 31 ___ Total ____ /18
Intellectual 02 ___ 08 ___ 14 ___ 20 ___ 26 ___ 32 ___ Total ____ /18
Testimonial 03 ___ 09 ___ 15 ___ 21 ___ 27 ___ 33 ___ Total ____ /18
Interpersonal 04 ___ 10 ___ 16 ___ 22 ___ 28 ___ 34 ___ Total ____ /18
Invitational 05 ___ 11 ___ 17 ___ 23 ___ 29 ___ 35 ___ Total ____ /18
Serving 06 ___ 12 ___ 18 ___ 24 ___ 30 ___ 36 ___ Total ____ /18

What do these styles mean?