Easter Evangelism


Today is Easter (or as some Christians prefer calling it: “Resurrection Sunday”). Select individuals only come to church for this holiday and Christmas. That’s why many fellowships have services that reach out to them. A few will also have events outside their buildings.

Back in 2010, I worked with a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Eight days before Easter, they held a party in a nearby park. Food was given away, plus they had a petting zoo, an Easter egg hunt, and a guy walking around dressed in a bunny suit. In the end, Easter baskets were handed out after a short message from the pastor who led multitudes to receive salvation. I had volunteered to work in the prayer tent and led seven other people to the Lord and convinced a backslider to “slide back” to God.


Even if your church doesn’t have a special Easter event, you can still use this holiday to reach out to others. One night at a shopping mall, I randomly asked seven people what’s the first thing that came to their mind when they heard the word “Easter.” Two boys who were already Christians mentioned the Lord. The other five said “egg” or “bunny.” I then went on to talk about the real purpose of Easter. One of the five was already a Christian. The other four prayed to receive eternal life through the risen Christ. 


Then this past Monday, I went evangelizing in downtown Minneapolis with other soul winners from Living Word Christian Center. For me, it was mostly a time of seed planting. Since many individuals were resistant to talking with me, I focused on offering gospel tracts while wishing people “Happy Easter.” Most of them took a tract. One man named Tony prayed with me to get saved.


Jesus rose from the dead so that every person has the opportunity to receive eternal life. However, they cannot accept that gift unless someone tells them about it. That’s where we come into the equation. God needs us to share the gospel with others.


“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” 

- Romans 10:14

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