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6 ways pastors can lead to a more Gospel-focused church culture
A pastor recently called me seeking advice on how to create a culture of evangelism in his church. This young man was concerned about the lack of Gospel outreach among his congregants, and though he has extensive knowledge of the Bible and pastoral training, he wasn’t sure how to activate his church members to share the Gospel. This pastor is not alone. A 2023 Barna study revealed that only 12% of pastors reported they felt their church’s evangelism was “very effective,” whi
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How God Saved This Man From Suicide And Transformed His Life
“Because I was battling an alcohol addiction, my life had really just got put into quicksand,” he said on an episode of the “Jesus Calling”
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4 Truths for when God seems hidden - Crosswalk.com
I never dreamed I would become so broken that I would wrestle with thoughts of abandoning ministry, faith & God himself. But it happened.
Aug 21, 2019
Half of Christian Millennials think it's wrong to share their faith - Charisma News
Evangelist Jay Lowder says he was shocked to learn more than half of practicing Christian Millennials think it's wrong to share their faith, according to a new Barna study. "They're not equipped, they're very intimidated," Lowder says. "And that responsibility falls on pastors, because there's a lot of pastors that they themselves don't do the work of evangelism." Lowder is a full-time evangelist with Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries. Click Here to read full article: https://www
Mar 7, 2019
Seven reasons churches need Evangelists - Outreach Magazine
I serve as a full-time evangelist, but many pastors I encounter tell me I am the first evangelist they have ever invited to preach.
Nov 13, 2018
7 Reasons churches need evangelists
Outreach Mag - Today, I serve as a full-time evangelist, but many pastors I encounter tell me I am the first evangelist they have ever invited to preach. They often say they were unaware of both the need and benefit that this unique gifting would fulfill in their congregation. Read the full article at: https://outreachmagazine.com/features/evangelism/36961-7-reasons-churches-need-evangelists.html
Nov 12, 2018
Suicide, depression are our nation's Scarlet A - FoxNews.com
Anyone is a candidate for suicide, even if you've never had history of mental illness.
Jun 7, 2018
5 Simple Tips For Sharing Your Faith
Crosswalk.com - At the end of the day...the greatest thing you can do in this life is point someone else to Christ. You can’t make a person say “yes” to Jesus – that’s not your responsibility – but you can be a catalyst to help someone understand that his or her whole purpose in this life is to have a relationship with Christ. Click the link below to read the full article. https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/5-simple-tips-for-sharing-your-faith.html
Apr 3, 2018
Las Vegas Shooting: America, we've witnessed a new kind of protest
FoxNews.com - Ironically, I was in bed last Sunday night reading a book about the challenges of America, when my 18-year-old daughter pushed open my bedroom door and blurted: “Have you heard what’s happening in Vegas? There’s a man with a machine gun who’s killing people at a concert!” As I rushed to put on some clothes I caught myself whispering, “No, no, not another tragedy.” Read more at https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/10/07/demonic-las-vegas-killer-brings-out-grace-
Oct 6, 2017
Notorious Criminal Set Free
The Christian Post - One of the most powerful lessons many overlook each Easter is the account of a notorious outlaw, Barabbas. His story occupies 38 versus of the Bible and is included in all four Gospels, yet in reality, we know very little about this criminal. By the time we meet Barabbas, the murderer is in need of a miracle. And little does he know he's about to receive one. Read more at https://www.christianpost.com/news/notorious-criminal-set-free-innocent-man-dies-in
Apr 15, 2017
Parents, quit caring more about the White House than you do about your own house.
Fox News - The opinions of our nation’s new commander in chief are as varied as DNA. News of President Donald Trump’s every move can be discovered 24/7. Somewhere between the celebratory blowing of horns and warning sirens, it is easy to get caught up in what’s happening at the White House instead of in our own home. Right now in America our greatest strength and weakness is the family unit. What happens in the American cornerstone, our house, will be the foremost factor that
Mar 11, 2017
Evangelist Creates 'The Darkest Hour' TV Series to Reach People With the Gospel
Christian Post - "the day we quit attempting to do something great for God is the day we need to quit ministry..." "The series is free...
Dec 17, 2016
Jay Lowder on Daystar
Jay joins Marcus and Joni to discuss "The Darkest Hour". See the episode here: https://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelist-creates-the-darkest-hour-tv-series-to-reach-people-with-the-gospel-in-their-darkest-moments-172185/
Dec 13, 2016
Trump, Clinton and praying for the best choice.
The Blaze - It is that time again, when all media, activities and conversations seem to become political... Jay's latest article weighs in on his choice for America during the Trump/Clinton Presidential race. His choice may suprise you. "History, whether biblical or secular, proves adversity is the trumpet that most often brings people to their knees in repentance. It is not my wish that this would happen, but I am praying God would do whatever it takes for us to become dep
Aug 3, 2016
The Uproar over Brock Turner is long overdue
The Blaze - For years, we have sat idly, responding with apathy while media reports of rape have occasionally scrolled across our news feed. "Sexual violence is a theft of one’s past, present and future. This survivor will carry Turner’s “20 minutes of action” with her for the rest of her life. She is not the first, nor will she be the last." Read the entire article here
Jun 13, 2016
The Judas in each of us
Religion World News - "While we refuse to admit the likeness, in some ways our reflection looks a lot like Judas. Not only are we guilty of the same murder we lay at Judas’ doorstep, we also have some of the same issues that led to his demise." - Jay Lowder Judas is a name I have never seen on a nametag. A mother would sooner name her son “Killer” than Judas. Synonymous with treachery, betrayal and evil, this infamous name conjures up faces akin to Saddam Hussein or Hitler.
Mar 23, 2016
"Suicide Prevention" - Jack Miller Down to Business
Jay Lowder of Harvest Ministries talks about his own struggles, how he overcame them & now helps others. The numbers are jaw dropping, 22...
Feb 4, 2016
The Aftermath of Coping with Suicide
The Blaze - "Suicide has been in the news so often that many are inoculated from surprise… that is until their soul is the one which has been ambushed." - Jay Lowder As a person who struggled with suicidal tendencies in earlier years and who also has counseled worldwide with loved ones left behind, I have found some traceable steps that have assisted many in the process. Read the full story https://www.theblaze.com/contributions/the-aftermath-of-coping-with-suicide
Feb 1, 2016
5 Ways to soothe conflict in marriage
Crosswalk.com - People are remembered for the problems they create or solve. While some issues are alleviated by a kind of righteous anger that is aimed at injustice, there are far more problems that are created than removed when people allow anger to go unchecked. Proverbs 25:28 says that a person who cannot control his emotions is like a city broken down without walls. Uncontrolled anger leaves us without a guardrail of protection. In another verse found in Proverbs 18:1
Jan 6, 2016
The hardest gift to give at Christmas
FoxNews - "Although it doesn’t come in a box covered by sleigh red wrapping, it is the greatest, most significant present a person could ever offer…" - Jay Lowder What if, instead, you got an idea – a wonderful, yet awful idea? What if you gave something wonderfully exquisite, something never to be forgotten, timeless and treasured, but in contrast, so terrifying to offer that the thought of it seems incredibly awful and virtually impossible to give? Read the full story ...
Dec 25, 2015
8 Proven Tips to Help You Avoid a Christmas Family Feud
The Blaze - "Whatever the reason, before you grab a turkey leg, warm up a mug of eggnog, or rip open presents, consider these proven ways to avoid a family feud this Christmas:" - Jay Lowder We all have family conflict and the holidays seem to be a time to pull them out. I am no exception. There was a time when I could hardly be in the same room with my sister. I was bitter and angry with her for choices she has made that go against my own beliefs. Thankfully, in 20 years,
Dec 21, 2015
Evangelism: The Neglected Gift
CharismaMag - "While many churches wait for the unsaved to come to church, the unsaved are waiting for the church to come to them." -...
Nov 11, 2015
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