evan week 1 conversion testimony
EVAN 525
Conversion Testimony Instructions
Write a 2-page essay discussing how you became a Christian. Structure each section of your essay according to the details given below. It is wise to write out a first draft and practice sharing it. This will give you a gauge as to the need for more or less information.
NOTE: Your Conversion Testimony should outline how Jesus changed your life through the gospel, not church, family, etc., but how you were “born again” through being confronted by your sin resulting in genuine repentance and surrender to Christ. In other words, your testimony should include the whole gospel in reference to being convicted of sin through the Holy Spirit, thus resulting in spiritual transformation. In short, it is your Jesus Story, it should glorify and point people to Him, not you!
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 1.
Use the following outline to prepare your conversion story:
1. “I have not always been a Christian.” (Briefly describe your life
before becoming a Christian.)
2. “I realized I needed Jesus and received Him into my life when…”
3. “The biggest change I have noticed in my life is...”
4. “May I share how something like this can happen to you?”
The heart of your conversion testimony is answering the first 3 questions above. Question number 4 is a transition question into a Gospel presentation. You are not required to write anything in reference to question 4.
The key to your conversion story is brevity (no more than 2 pages) while retaining the important elements. You should be able to communicate your story in about 2–3 minutes!
A few things to remember:
· Be real and guardedly vulnerable!
· Do not use “church” words. Remember, you are sharing with unsaved people who do not attend church. Be conversational.
· Always point people to Christ regardless of how amazing your story may be. Christ is always the point of our testimonies!
· Be truthful and honest. Do not embellish your past life and story.
· A good approach is to write out a first draft and practice sharing it. This will give you a gauge as to the need for more or less information.
· Relax and recall how God worked to bring you to Himself. Then, exalt Him by communicating how He has changed your life!