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,” while 55% viewed their efforts as “not very effective” or “not at all effective.” Click here to read more: 6 ways pastors can lead to a more Gospel-focused church culture