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With the help of a questionnaire or survey, Christians are creating ways to engage people in conversations, often leading to gospel presentations.
Questionnaires can be created or adapted to apply to any audience. To share your faith using a survey:
Determine who you’d like to strike up a spiritual conversation with: Golfers, shoppers, students, another group? What kind of questions best suit your audience? Do you want a general survey, or one tailored to specific interests or topics? If you're interviewing people at the airport, you could start by inquiring about their feelings on flying, for example.
Short is best if you plan to interview people in random situations, such as in a park or on a beach. In light of this, consider multiple choice questions, leaving room for "other." This standardization will also help you tally the results later.
Ask at least one question that might lead to a conversation about Jesus and knowing Him personally. There are many ways to transition into that. For instance: "On a scale from one to 10, how sure are you that you'll go to heaven when you die?" Or, "Rate your desire to know God."
Familiarize yourself with the gospel. “Would You Like to Know God Personally?” is an article that provides a great example of how to present Jesus’ good news. Another easy-to-follow written and visual aid for sharing the gospel is the free GodTools app. The app teaches you how to share your faith and includes lessons and conversation questions.
Be honest. When approaching people on the beach, after work, in a place you volunteer, at a coffee shop or in your neighborhood, tell them you're conducting a spiritual survey. Or consider saying, "I'm with a local Christian group." That way people won't feel deceived when the questionnaire turns spiritual.
If someone does not want to answer the questionnaire, simply thank them for their time and move on. You do your part and let God do His. "Success in evangelism," according to Bill Bright, co-founder of Cru, "is taking the initiative to share Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God."
If you say you're conducting a survey, that implies you are interested in the results, not just conversation.
If you don't intend to analyze all collected answers, call it a questionnaire, not a survey.
Now that you know how to create a survey, check out how to prepare yourself for using it in spiritual conversations.
Check out this article to help you share the gospel after completing your survey with someone.
Explore the GodTools phone app for survey questions, lessons and ways to share the gospel.
Pray for those who have yet to know Jesus and look for opportunities to talk about His good news.
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