* Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you. Remember that without God’s power helping you, you can’t accomplish anything. Rather than relying on your own limited power, depend on God’s unlimited power. Pray for God to evangelize people through you. Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit. Make sure that you aren’t blocking the Spirit through unbelief, fear, or sin that you haven’t confessed. Instead of being self-conscious, keep your thoughts focused on Jesus and worship Him, trusting that God will answer your prayer to fill with you His Spirit.

* Don’t make assumptions. Don’t assume that people already know the Gospel. Be willing to explain it to them. Give them time to process the message on a personal level.

* Don’t let criticism distract you. If people criticize you as you try to evangelize, don’t let that cause you to lose your motivation or focus. Value God’s opinion more than other people’s opinions, and choose to please God, no matter what others think. Remember that only what Jesus does through you will last; everything else (how much money you make, how famous you are, what possessions you have, etc.) will mean nothing in the light of eternity. So invest your life in eternal purposes. Ask God to help you bold in sharing your faith.

* Build relationships. Find common interests (sports, hobbies, business, etc.) with people you’re trying to reach, and spend time together pursuing those interests. As you talk and earn their trust, you can gradually and naturally direct your conversations toward spiritual issues. Know that if you build genuine friendships with people, they’ll be motivated to hear what you have to say about Jesus. Be open to building relationships with whomever God leads you to befriend. Pay attention to divine appointments He brings your way.

* Don’t be afraid to discuss death. Talk with people openly about their fear of death and how they can be assured of salvation. Let people know that, as Christians, they can have absolute assurance of eternal life beyond physical death. Help them understand that Earth is just a temporary home, but that life in heaven will last forever.

* Show that the Gospel is relevant. Show people clearly how the Gospel is relevant to their lives and will give them the practical help they need every day. Let them know that they can apply its truths to their lives with confidence.

* Show that the Gospel is real. Explain how the Gospel’s truth is universal. Help people understand why the Bible is God’s Word, by discussing its fulfilled prophecies, historical evidence for it, the accuracy of how it presents the human condition, its moral wisdom, and other proofs.

* Show that the Gospel is relational. Point out to people that their relationships with others can’t be healthy and fulfilling until they first have established right relationships with God through Jesus. Encourage them to be reconciled with God.