I look forward to you reading this testimony that one of our pastors recently sent me. It represents two things that I believe are to be central to our evangelistic efforts: building relationally with unbelievers so we might be able to eventually share the gospel with them and covering all our efforts with prayer.

Mickey Connolly, a Pastor at Crossway Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina serves as the Regional Leader for the Mid-South Region and Director of Church Development on the Leadership Team of Sovereign Grace Churches.

Earlier this month on the Sovereign Grace Church Development website, Mickey Connolly reminded pastors and church leaders that preaching and praying must go together for effective evangelism. In his book Prayer, John Bunyan said “You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” Scripture encourages and guides us in how to pray for opportunities, specific people, boldness and courage, the power of the spirit, a greater heart for the lost, more laborers, and clarity in presenting the gospel.

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