Reaching the Unchurched

Here is my grid for how I think of what to say when given the platform by a friend out of trust – a friend who is not following Jesus:

I want to honor the friendship by doing exactly what he’s asked me to do. Not more or less. I take as much license as I feel free to take, within the boundaries of the invitation.

I want to leave the time with my friendship strengthened, not weakened.

I want to honor God by not saying anything too edgy or controversial just for the sake of being edgy and controversial.

I want to say something about Jesus. Not preach the full gospel.…