Good ministry, really bad evangelism!

I had the opportunity to speak with an individual in my community who grew up attending church, as an active member in their youth group, camping events and ministry outreaches.

In Jr-High and High School he was part of a touring vocal ensemble, that sang gospel music in churches.  He knows and loves the old hymns. 

He also played a leading role in Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. He thought it was special that "it had something to do with the Bible."

He attended a church with a friend and when they asked him if he believed in Jesus he said "yes" and was immediately baptized.

All of that was 15 or 20 years ago, and he put his faith in Christ, last summer for the first time in his life.

When I asked him, if his youth leaders choir directors and pastors ever explained the Gospel to him, he said that he couldn't remember anyone ever sitting down with him and sharing how he could be saved.

Read that again, let it soak in.  

Like he said, there were probably several times when a speaker or preacher shared the gospel, but he was too busy singing it to be able to hear it.

20 years latter life is full of regrets, and only now does he have a personal faith struggling to mature.

Folks, if there is room for "ministry" surely there is time to share the messages of God's grace! Be sure you are sharing the gospel, personally purposefully, and often.