The idea of sharing one’s faith with another person can be nerve-wracking. Many questions come to mind – “Will I offend this person if I invite them to church?” “What if they are uncomfortable with my faith?” “Isn’t faith a personal thing, anyway?” Teens wrestle with these questions more than we may realize. Evangelization can be a scary task. This Life Night helps dispel some of the misconceptions teens have about their faith, and challenges them to become evangelists in their own life. The night begins with a humorous skit that provides material for discussion during the Proclaim. The teaching for the night helps teens understand why sharing their faith is important and provides them with practical ways to do so. Teens further discuss these ideas during the Break portion of the night, and are “commissioned” to go out and spread the Gospel during the Send.

We have all heard the phrase, “Share the Gospel and, when necessary, use words.” This is a true statement, but teens and adults often fall back on this as an excuse to not share their faith verbally with people who need to hear it. This night encourages teens to both live their lives as witnesses to the Gospel and to share it out loud with those around them. The Core Team should prepare for this night a few weeks in advance by making an effort to share their faith with others as well. This will provide each Core Member with a better understanding of the challenges and joys that come with evangelization.