How to Lead Someone to Christ

Bethels Leader Network • August 19, 2025
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What If You Got the Chance to Lead Someone to Jesus Today?

Learn how to lead others to Jesus with boldness, clarity, and love. The harvest is ready—start now.

Could you lead someone to Christ if the opportunity came today? Could you introduce them to the One who gave everything so they could live?


Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” This is the most powerful truth on earth—the gospel. And it’s not just a message; it’s a sword. A weapon of love and power that cuts through confusion, darkness, and despair.


But here’s the question for us as leaders: Is your sword sharp? Have you rehearsed the gospel lately? Could you walk someone through it with clarity and conviction? Do those you lead feel equipped to share the gospel? Because the harvest isn’t coming—it’s here. It’s ready. And it’s not just about better programs or louder microphones. Without the gospel, there is no transformation. Cities don’t change until hearts do.


The sword of the Spirit—the gospel—is the only thing with the power to truly transform a life. If we want revival, reformation, and awakening, it starts with one person at a time encountering Jesus.


So sharpen your sword. Get in the Word. Pray for boldness. Practice sharing your story. Be ready in season and out. Because we’re not waiting for a move of God—we are one.

And may we be leaders who are ready. Because the moment is now.


«Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction.»

2 Timothy 4:2


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with Tom Crandall, Evangelism Director at Bethel Church.

Kingdom Leadership, Redding California, Decision Making, Leaders Network, BLN Membership, Faith over Doubt, Tom Crandall, One Hope For America, Evangelism

Tools for Sharing Christ:

  • Pray first - Ask God for wisdom, the right words and for the person’s heart to be open. Remember, we aren’t the Savior, so rely on the Holy Spirit to touch hearts, not your own ability.
  • Build genuine relationships - People aren’t projects. Make sure you sincerely care for people as individuals. Listen actively before speaking so that they feel known and that you understand where they’re coming from.
  • Know the tenets of the gospel clearly:
    - God created us to be in relationship with Him
    - Sin separates us from God (Rom 3:23)
    - Jesus died and rose again to pay for our sins (Rom 5:8)
    - We must respond with repentance and faith (Rom 10:9-10)
  • Use Scripture - God’s word has power (Heb 4:12) Share verses not just opinions. John 3:16, Rom 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9)
  • Share your testimony - Your personal story of salvation makes the gospel relatable. Keep it simple: before Christ - how you met Christ - life after Christ.
  • Ask “opening” questions - Questions open hearts more than lectures. For example: “Do you ever think about spiritual things? What do you believe about God? Can I pray for you?
  • Be respectful and patient - Let the conversation be natural, not forced. It’s God who saves; our job is simply to plant the seed (1 Cor 3:6-7)


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