Acknowledgements
Forwards
Rhonda Moore
Dr. Hal Miller
Bernice Vermaas
Pastor David Moore
Sue Hoven
Introduction
PART 1: SOUL WINNING TESTIMONIES
CHAPTER 1
God changed my life
Like bubbles
Volunteer for life
Seven happy campers
Special neighbors
Prescription for pain
Fire escape conversion
Traveling by Faith
Jogging Partner
Dead Religion
Study, then decide
Bible “Errors”
CHAPTER 2
“The Christian Horse”
White Witch
Sorrowful Life Changed
Choosing A Mentor
Long Way From Home
Can’t Explain It
Picture In The Mail
CHAPTER 3
Foreboding Dreams
Lawyer On The Bridge
Hit By A Car
Rejoicing In Heaven
Moving Day
Changed Destination
First Time Visit
The Burning Hell
No Longer Afraid
“Hope So” Becomes “Know So”
At Our Doorstep
On The Porch
Demonstration Turned Real
Visiting Grandma
CHAPTER 4
Thanks To A Flat Tire
Middle East Trip
Baptism For Two
New Church
Crumbled Tract
Second Film Showing
Substitute Teaching
Last In The Family
Everlasting Water
Ripple Effect
From Emptiness To Joy
Grace Finds God
CHAPTER 5
Skeptical Young Woman
Special Reunion
God Blessing His Work
Spiritual Birthday For Two
Younger Leading The Older
In The Garden
Young People Searching
Needing More Prayer
CHAPTER 6
Will They Laugh?
Persistence Paid Off
Shared Connection
Offer Not Refused
Wedding Bells
Providentially Not Home
New Life
Key To Tomorrow
Pain With Purpose
Knock, Knock
“Oh, No–The Preacher!”
Generations Apart
Birthday Gift
Need A Lift?
Not According To Plan
Finding The One
Yard Sale Treasure
“But I Was A Deacon!”
Siblings On Earth & Heaven
CHAPTER 7
Like A Lost Boat
Attempted Suicide
Finding The Jewish Messiah
Free Things
From Out Of Town
Humble Faith Of A Child
Icebreaker
Place To Stay
Testimony By Angela
Tragic Wedding Dance
Better Than Fireworks
Making It Personal
Clean Rugs & Clean Heart
Timed Just Right
“I Want To Listen”
CHAPTER 8
Wife In Hiding
Spiritual Twins
Testimony by Victoria
Lame Will Walk
Blind Will See
Right Place, Right Time
Tragic Fire
Deathbed Vigil
High-Speed Crash
Testimony by Jessica
CHAPTER 9
Spiritual Heart Surgery
Worth A Second Visit
Daughter Of The King
Broken Dryer
Living In A Church Bus
Cattle Congress Interview
Family’s Cry For Help
Tears Of Deliverance
Jesus Thrills My Heart
Life Changes, In An Instant
Firecracker Convert
Copier Problems Again
CHAPTER 10
Hell Is Worse Than Jail!
Little Trouble-Maker
Jungle Jim
Newspaper Boy
Bingo
Eager Learner
Not Too Late
Looking For A Hand-out
Not By Good Works
Daring To Stand Alone
Paralyzed
Freedom From Satan
Visiting New Brunswick
Hand Delivered From Oregon
Religion Not The Answer
CHAPTER 11
Testimony By Josiah
Road Trip
Appointments With Teacher
Celebrating In Style
Videos For Rent
“Come To Lincoln”
At John’s Store
Around The World
Hope Not Lost!
Twins With Different Birthdays
No Coincidence
Vietnam Vet
CHAPTER 12
Rabbits And Everlasting Life
YMCA
High School Volunteer
Baby Bunnies
Brown Mouse
Cousin Mike
“Farmers For Christ” Booth
Missing Mother
Understanding Scripture
Amiga Computer Parts
Honorary Grandma
CHAPTER 13
Christmas Gift For Jesus
The Next Step
“Cattle Congress Lady”
Little Charmer
Practice Pays Off
Visiting Dorothy
Inaudible Voice
Happy Birthday
Thank You Jesus
Adam fixes my tire
Phone Call From Brandon
Missing Grandma
Car Trouble
CHAPTER 14
Right There, Ready!
Letter To Bradley
Cattle Congress
“Rebel”
Child Of The King
Needing Battery Cables
On Assignment
“Home Last, Please?”
Teamwork
CHAPTER 15
Touch Of Love
“Lady Who Takes Us To Church”
Public Access TV
Trying To Wait
Two Birthday Gifts
Missed Appointment, God’s Appointment
Sandra In Germany
Graduation Open House
“Got Jesus?”
Anna From The Ukraine
VBS At Washburn
Fun In The “Son”
Booth At Cattle Congress
CHAPTER 16
AWANA Club Time
Silver Coins
Spiritual & Physical Birth
Jumping On The Bed
Writing On The Wall
No Longer A Pagan
Eternal Life Insurance
“Need A Vacuum Cleaner?”
Spring Break
Twenty Years Later
The Last Breath
A Slow Day
Our Mechanic
Something Good From Cancer?
Spiritual Grandchildren
Church Member
Chinese Convert
Alex Our Waiter
New Friend Anna
Long Time Invalid
Neighbor Tabitha
A God Thing
Retired Brakeman
A Good Deed
PART 2: JESUS’ EXPLANATION ON HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN! (John Chapter 3)
CHAPTER 17
The Future
The Bridge Builder
PART 3: HELPFUL TIPS FOR SOUL WINNING
CHAPTER 18
PERSONAL PREPARATIONS
- Focus on eternity
- Be willing to try
- Study the Bible
- Have a Bible handy
- Be the third party
- Practice
- Be in prayer
CHAPTER 19
PERSONAL ATTITUDES
- See the need
- Visualize Hell
- Volunteer for harvesting
- Be confident in Christ
- Avoid “class” consciousness
- Be involved
- Lift up Christ
- Attract others with joy
- Notice people
- Learn to love
- Avoid prejudging
- Let God be in control
- Overcome shyness
- Be obedient
- Purify your lives
- Let problems position us
- Recycle the Gospel
- Avoid “missionary” dating
CHAPTER 20
APPROACHES
- Reach children
- Avoid defensive reaction
- Find receptive people
- Use the buddy system
- Exercise caution in mixed company
- Be one-on-one
- Use fair booths
- Watch for home deliveries
- Talk to telemarketers
- Look for points of connection
- Practice role playing
- Remember the experience
- Know their standing
- Be patient with multiple decisions
- Discern between religious and “born again”
- Hear explanations
- Reach people in cults
- Win people in other religions
CHAPTER 21
VARIOUS OBSERVATIONS
- Use available time
- Pray for the unsaved
- Take people
- Watch for Satan’s interference
- It’s all about God
- Use names
- Consider the age of accountability
- Build a strong foundation
CHAPTER 22
DIFFERENT METHODS
- Make the Gospel clear
- Use “The Romans Road”
- Use Jesus’ conversation
- Distribute tracts
- Utilize the internet
- Share your personal testimony
- Avoid hypocrisy
- Be careful of tricky emotions
- Use courtesy on the job
- Know the evidence
- Repeat often
CHAPTER 23
BRINGING TO A CONCLUSION
- Expect results
- Follow through to a conclusion
- “Get ready”
- Prevent “pleasing you” decisions
- Reconfirm commitments
- Use a salvation prayer
- Avoid just saying the words
- Give control to God
- Beware rejection of the messenger
- Take step to future
- Come just as we are
- Avoid coercion
- Realize “No” can change to “Yes”
CHAPTER 24
AFTER A DECISION
- Introduce assurance of salvation
- Encourage Christians to grow
- Share helpful literature
- Do multiplication
- View results
- Acknowledge the help of others
- Enjoy the harvest
- Follow up
- Be cautious
