Introduction
Evangelism means sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others and is the primary way of missionary work. As Christians, we are invited to share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ with those around us so that they can experience forgiveness, love, and hope. Accordingly, the course presented basic ideas and practices for the missional disciple. Thus, it is essential to establish the basic moments that I learned from the course.
Utilizing Spiritual Gifts for Spreading the Gospel
One of the most important things I learned in this course is about my spiritual gifts. Spreading the gospel or sharing the good news of Jesus Christ can be done in many ways. One powerful way is by sharing the message verbally and telling others about the hope, love, and salvation that Jesus offers. Another way to spread the gospel is by demonstrating Christ’s love to others through our actions. This can include acts of kindness, serving others in need, and showing compassion and understanding (Maddix, 2013).
Applying Love, Grace, and Respect to Sharing the Gospel
In addition, I realized from the course that spreading the gospel’s message is not about imposing my beliefs on others or judging them for their choices. Instead, it is meant to share the message of God’s love and grace and allow the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of those who hear it (Maddix, 2013). Therefore, I think that by speaking and acting with love and grace, I can positively impact others and help them understand the power and truth of the Gospel text.
Impact of Hospitality and Environmental Care on Personal Values
It is crucial to notice that the ideas and values of hospitality and caring for the environment have the most significant impact on me. This is because they are in line with my own values and allow me to enrich myself spiritually and care for others. For example, hospitality enables me to communicate spiritual concepts and principles with different people. Even if these are individuals who do not belong to a church, I am motivated by this principle to spread knowledge about religion, which is part of missionary work.
However, the practice of intercultural communication has significantly influenced me. This is because effective missionary activity requires constant contact with people who have different cultural perspectives (Maddix, 2013). As a result, this practice allows me not only to disseminate knowledge but also to obtain such wisdom myself. Simultaneously, the idea and value of caring for the earth are extremely important to me. This is because the practice of recycling and composting garbage prevents me from polluting the planet created by God. Moreover, the practice of planting plants has had a significant effect on me because it is a method of solving ecological problems.
Incorporating Spiritual Values and Environmental Protection in Ministry
Similarly, I consider that in spiritual life and ministry, I need to implement the values that I have learned in the course. For this reason, I will not focus on personal responsibility but rather on spreading the word about environmental protection to influence the public sector and the state. This will permit me to spread fair principles received by new followers. Additionally, in ministry and in my personal life, I will continue to use my hospitality to extend the knowledge of God.
Conclusion
Therefore, the course has had a significant influence on me because I have learned about my own spiritual gifts. Accordingly, the main lesson for me was the possibility of evangelization. I am now able to use cross-cultural communication, hospitality, observing the principles of protection, and caring for the earth in my personal life and ministry. As a consequence, it permits me to disseminate information about the Gospel and to observe the principles of fairness.
Reference
Maddix, M. A. (2013). Missional discipleship. In J. R. Akkerman & M. Maddix (Eds.), Missional discipleship: Partners in God’s redemptive mission (pp. 120–146). Beacon Hill Press.