Booth Evangelism Deep Dive

In a Nutshell:

This is our approach to sharing Jesus using Gospel Bracelets, the Step Up and Change Your Destiny pamphlets, and the Quick Reference Card when operating out of a dedicated booth or tent. Note that Pocket Full of Change Ministries can make these resources available at cost.

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The Booth

The evangelism team is based out of a fixed location and engages people as they walk by. Banners and signs coupled with a good (high-traffic) location is ideal and try to find as much shade/shelter and as little background noise as possible. Yes, it is reminiscent of a carnival, but with big smiles and lots of energetic coaxing, people are drawn to engage. This method is a good fit for events where it is possible and affordable to set up a booth or tent (this is the method used for the 4th of July on the National Mall and street festivals in Washington DC and State College PA).

The Bracelet, Pamphlet, and Quick Reference Card

  • These beaded bracelets go by many names: Gospel, Liberty, Freedom, Love

  • Ultimate Goal: to Help the lost become Followers of Jesus (aka Christians)

  • Point of the Bracelets: to Initiate a Gospel Conversation

  • Point of the Gospel Conversation: to Speak the Scriptures

  • Billy Graham used them with children to tell the Gospel story, but

  • For adults, we use them to Speak the Scriptures of Salvation…

  • They will not return void

4 Step Process for Bracelet Evangelism

Step 1: Offer a free bracelet. “May I give you a free Liberty Bracelet?” or “We’re giving away free Love Bracelets. May I tie one on your wrist?”

Step 2: (as you are tying) Ask “May I share the Meaning of the Beads to you?” (more on this next)

Step 3: Find out if they are Saved. Asking if they’re saved may not give you that answer. They may think they’re saved because they’re church-goers or they don’t even know what “saved” means. So try this:

“May I ask you 2 questions?”

1. If you were to die right now, where would you go? If their answer includes “to Heaven” ask #2.

2. If God were to ask, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” what would you say? If their answer isn’t some form of “because I called on Jesus to be my Savior” then they are NOT saved.

Step 4: If they are not saved, say “May I lead you in a prayer right now to call on Jesus as your Lord and Savior?” and then lead them in that prayer (more on this later too). If they’re not ready, show them how to use the pamphlet to meet Jesus when they are ready.

Bonus Step: (if they accept Jesus): Celebrate!!! The angels in Heaven certainly are!

Explaining the Beads

GOLD: Heaven Has Streets of GOLD (the “God” bead)

  • God has plans for your life, to prosper you and give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • His plans include you joining Him in Heaven

  • God loves you so much that He sent His only son Jesus so that whoever believes in Him will have everlasting life (John 3:16)

DARK: They Walk About In DARKness (the “Sin” bead)

  • God is light. In Him there is no darkness (1 John 1:5)

  • Sin surrounds us in darkness

  • Sin is an archery term that means missing the mark (or bullseye)

  • All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)

  • The bad news: the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a)

RED: Jesus Shed His RED Blood (the “Jesus” bead)

  • The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:17)

  • If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved! (Romans 10:9-10)

WHITE: Sin Washed WHITE as Snow (the “Salvation” bead)

  • The good news: the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23b)

  • All who call on the name of Jesus will be saved (Romans 10:13)

  • Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow (Isaiah 1:18)

  • Be ready to say one of both of these things if the conversation goes in that direction

  • The moment you pray to follow Jesus, you’re forgiven once and forever. From then on, when you sin, confess with a sincere heart (I John 1:9) and make amends, but your eternity is secure and His love never falters. He will transform your life into something even more spectacular!

  • If you have never made the eternity-changing decision to follow Jesus, have a look at the panel entitled “This is Your Moment” and let God’s Holy Spirit speak to you

GREEN: Grow In Grace and Truth (the “Discipleship” bead)

  • LOVE: Your love relationship with God grows through loving Him more with your entire heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27)

  • PRAYER: Begin talking with God. Prayer is the Bible word for having a conversation with God. Pray all the time. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

  • MEDITATION: Experience the presence of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Be still and know He is God. (Psalms 46:10) Meditate on His works, words, love, or nature.

  • BIBLE STUDY: Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Everything you want to know about God is in the Bible. Ask God for wisdom and follow it.

  • CHURCH: Gift yourself by meeting regularly with other believers. (Heb. 10:25) Church means love, laughter, fellowship, and Biblical teachings. Let God’s people love and guide you through all the steps of your life.

Explaining the “Salvation” panel:
This is Your Moment to Step Up and Change Your Destiny!

It’s actually 3 steps:

  1. Admit to God that you are a sinner and need His forgiveness.

  2. Believe in your heart that Jesus is God’s Son, that He died on a cross in your place and God raised Him from the dead.

  3. Confess with your mouth that you want Jesus to be your personal Lord and Savior.

Now earnestly PRAY something like this:

Dear God, I believe in You and that Your son Jesus died on a cross for me and You raised Him from the dead (help me with any part of me that does not believe). I know I am a sinner. Please forgive me. Jesus, be my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

CONGRATULATIONS! With this prayer you have begun your life-long journey to follow Christ, rest in God’s love, and grow in God’s Holy Spirit. Now, go back and re-read the Green panel through the eyes of a growing Christian.

Quick Reference Card

There’s also a Quick Reference Card that attempts to package all of this into an index card that you can glance at to refresh the process. You can also use the pamphlet itself to jog your memory.