* Serve others. Respond to God’s nudges to serve other people, whenever you sense Him urging you to do so. Understand that even a small act of kindness can have a huge positive influence on someone, and that people never forget acts of loving service. Ask God to give you a servant’s heart, and remember that it’s an honor to serve people for Him.

* Build friendships. Know that most people who come to faith do so because a friend helped lead to Jesus. So, whenever possible, don’t just evangelize people and leave, but stay connected by developing meaningful friendships with them. Bring evangelism into your existing friendships, as well, by discussing the Gospel when you’re talking with your friends and people you know casually (such as from the gym, the PTA, or a professional association). Make time to talk with people who want to talk with you even when it’s not convenient. Invite people to your home for coffee or a meal. Listen to them and become involved in their lives.

* Rely on the Holy Spirit. Depend on God’s unlimited power rather than your own limited abilities when evangelizing people. Trust that God will give you all the help you need to do an excellent job each time. Don’t try to make successful results happen on your own. Instead, look for open doors that the Spirit leads you to go through. Pray regularly for the Spirit to make you aware of people you encounter who need to God’s loving touch, expressed through you. Always be available to talk with people and pray for their needs. Ask the Spirit to give you insight into their hearts. If you receive some particular wisdom unique to them (such as information about their circumstances that you couldn’t have known without the Holy Spirit’s help), be brave about mentioning it while you talk to them. Know that if you’re willing to do something that may even seem ridiculous, God will do the miraculous.