Connie Thomson
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Reaching the Next Generation: How to Share the Gospel with Kids and Teens
Some people are called to serve in children’s ministry. I’m not going to lie. I’m not one of them. Kids are great. I have four of my own. But I’ve never felt a strong calling to pour my life into the children’s ministry at church. For decades, I’ve served in ministry to teens and college…
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How Do I Represent God at Work? 6 Tips for Workplace Evangelism
Have you ever noticed how the people we connect with at work can be in completely different seasons of life? And yet, somehow, we still find so much in common? We spend about 36% of our waking hours at work. The walls of our workplace are where pressure shows up, where stories unfold and where…
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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…