Connie Thomson
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The Transformative Role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism to Empower Christians
I reached into my pocket and felt the 3×5” card with three names written on it. It was there for a reason—to remind me to pray for those three women. Why was I praying for them? Because I wasn’t getting anywhere in my own evangelism efforts. I had made it my goal to share my…
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4 Inspiring Ideas for Creative Art in Evangelism
I remember being a kid when someone handed me a paintbrush, a set of paints, and a big sheet of paper. There was something quietly thrilling about that moment. I had full permission to create—to put anything my imagination could hold onto the page. I felt so free! I think that impulse comes from God.…
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Five Practical Strategies for Door-to-Door Evangelism
I was serving with Student Life (the campus ministry of Cru® in New Zealand) and was attending a Christian conference in Queenstown, a beautiful place that draws visitors from all over the world. During the conference, we had an afternoon dedicated to door-to-door evangelism. My friend Tim and I headed into the neighborhood assigned to…
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Captivity, Courage and the Legacy That Followed: Meet St. Patrick the Evangelist
When I was a little girl, March 17 meant one thing at my school: if I wasn’t wearing green, I was getting pinched. St. Patrick’s Day never held much meaning for me—I’m not Irish, and it just felt like a fun tradition. Looking back, I find it surprising that I attended Catholic school and don’t…
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Evangelism Through Humanitarian Aid: Faith in Action
When Hurricane Katrina struck the city of New Orleans in Louisiana, it devastated 80% of the city. At the time, Deanna Kustus was a student at SUNY Brockport in upstate New York. She was invited to join a relief trip that Cru® was organizing during spring break. Deanna reflects on her experience: “As we arrived…
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Evangelism and Church Planting: Holding Them Together
I have been involved in evangelism for many years as a staff member with CruⓇ and Jesus Film ProjectⓇ, including church planting on mission trips to other countries. Even with those experiences, I know I am still learning how deeply evangelism and church planting truly belong together. I’m always eager to hear from leaders who…
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Biblical Evangelism: Four Effective Steps in Sharing the Gospel
A few days ago, I was on a work call with a consultant, talking through a website project when he quietly admitted that he felt empty—not just tired, but spiritually disconnected. I had a choice in that moment. I could keep things professional and move on, or I could step into the gentle nudge I…
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Child and Youth Evangelism: Guiding Young Hearts Toward Christ
How old were you when you came to know Jesus? I was young. I was in my teens. God used that decision to trust Christ and has allowed me to leave a legacy in ways I never expected. That early beginning reminds me that faith planted young can grow into a life that influences many…
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Street Evangelism Unlocked: 5 Steps to Bold, Prayerful Gospel Conversations
It was my second year of college when I attended a Christmas Conference with CruⓇ, a ministry to college students around the world. One of the highlights was delivering “Boxes of Love” to families in an inner-city neighborhood. Cru had partnered with a local church that invited residents to sign up for these boxes—simple gifts…