February 19th, 2026
by Rod Zwemke
by Rod Zwemke
When I was attending a Baptist church in the 1990’s, Tuesday nights were one thing – evangelism training. Raise your hand if that was you too! I was so fired up about it that I signed my newlywed wife up to do it with me without her knowing. And yes, we’re still married 30 years later.
Somewhere along the way, knocking on doors became … uncool, or awkward (who else freaks out when the doorbell rings unexpectedly?), or was losing its effectiveness. For whatever reason, we stopped doing it. Churches largely didn’t replace it with another method for training people in evangelism, but with the “invite your friends to church” approach. Now, there is nothing wrong with an invitation emphasis. I’ve seen it work time and again. BUT, we didn’t replace door-to-door with another method of teaching people to share their faith. That is why evangelism is the exception in the church, no longer the rule.
So what do we do? We need a game plan for evangelism. To that end, I want to invite you to join me for a one-day training event:
What: Game Plan for Evangelism Training
Where: GBMB Office
When: March 12, 2026, 10:30 -1:30 PM
Description: Every church needs a plan for evangelism. Without one, efforts remain scattered, leaving members unprepared and churches inwardly focused. The Gameplan for Evangelism equips pastors with a clear, intentional, and comprehensive strategy that mobilizes every member to live daily on mission. Like a coach preparing a team, this tool unites your church around a shared vision, training and sending members to impact their families, communities, and the world with the gospel. It transforms evangelism from a random event into the heartbeat of your ministry—simple, intentional, and woven into the DNA of your church.
No cost but registration is required.
Here’s to developing a game plan for evangelism, then working that plan.
Somewhere along the way, knocking on doors became … uncool, or awkward (who else freaks out when the doorbell rings unexpectedly?), or was losing its effectiveness. For whatever reason, we stopped doing it. Churches largely didn’t replace it with another method for training people in evangelism, but with the “invite your friends to church” approach. Now, there is nothing wrong with an invitation emphasis. I’ve seen it work time and again. BUT, we didn’t replace door-to-door with another method of teaching people to share their faith. That is why evangelism is the exception in the church, no longer the rule.
So what do we do? We need a game plan for evangelism. To that end, I want to invite you to join me for a one-day training event:
What: Game Plan for Evangelism Training
Where: GBMB Office
When: March 12, 2026, 10:30 -1:30 PM
Description: Every church needs a plan for evangelism. Without one, efforts remain scattered, leaving members unprepared and churches inwardly focused. The Gameplan for Evangelism equips pastors with a clear, intentional, and comprehensive strategy that mobilizes every member to live daily on mission. Like a coach preparing a team, this tool unites your church around a shared vision, training and sending members to impact their families, communities, and the world with the gospel. It transforms evangelism from a random event into the heartbeat of your ministry—simple, intentional, and woven into the DNA of your church.
No cost but registration is required.
Here’s to developing a game plan for evangelism, then working that plan.
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