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What are some examples of bad evangelistic practices?

By Jim on Tue, 07/21/15
Church & Ministry
Evangelism

“4. Presenting the gospel as a mere opinion…. 5. Pressuring someone into making a decision.” 9Marks

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Bert Perry

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Wed, 07/22/15

I’m guilty of some of these, and also guilty of assuming the main bad evangelistic practice is to use pressure tactics. OK, it’s the one that pushes my buttons, but there’s a lot more out there. Points well taken.

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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