What do you think of door to door evangelism?

So earlier today I had a tap at the living room window (which is
a bit strange as people usually knock on the door).

I peeked out of the bedroom window as I was upstairs at the time and
saw it was a man mid 40s and a young lad maybe 12 or 13 carrying bibles.

I knew instantly they were Mormons as I had seen them both a while
back in another street.

I didnt answer the door as my elderly aunt was sleeping downstairs
and to be honest I just could not be bothered with the agro of having an
"I believe this, you believe that and never the twain shall meet" conversation
on the door step.

The thing is they also stated talking to each other for ages stood in my front garden,
then another man came down the street and started chatting to them all in my
garden! I got a bit peeved as they were complete strangers to me, I was just
about to go downstairs and tell them to continue their conversation elsewhere,
when they went.

i think the Mormons wind me up more than any other of the door knocking groups
as they always take children with them, which I think is their way of getting into
conversations with people. Sometimes they are just toddlers in prams, other times
they might be school kids.

Its not right of them to drag their children around knocking on strangers doors.
They often encourage the children to "get stuck in" also and say their piece. I
often wonder what would happen if the children took it upon themselves to go
door knocking themselves.

I remember my non Christian cousin a few years ago, had some Mormons
knock on his door. The group included a 9 year old who promptly asked my
cousin if he knew where he came from! My cousin replied yes, but asked if she knew
where she came from! It's not right to put children in that situation.

Anyway, rant about the Mormons over, but it got me thinking about door to door
evangelism generally.

What do you think about Christians doing this, we hardly ever get Christians
doing this where I live. I don't feel it is a good idea as you never know whose
door you are knocking on. Also I think it is hard for the householder, anyone could
knock on your door saying they were from the local church, but how do you know
they are genuine and not con men etc.

So what do folks think, have you done this door to door work yourself, what do you
say to groups who come knocking on your door. What do you think about it, does it
happen where you live?

well, I live in north Georgia, ( usa) and we used to have this from different demoninations in the past, mostly Jehovah's witness, but has kind of become a thing of the past around here. and no I have not, or would not do it. because most folks would have the same reaction you had.

IMHO, it is just about useless.

what would you do if one door said "do not enter" and the other ...

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid...
Mar 16, 2007 ... If one door said "Do not enter" and the other said "Use other Door",

I would try to
get in through the roof. Source(s): lol. X · 8 years ago. 0.



seems like a few in the BIBLE did just that.... got in through the roof I mean.... instead of the door....


((and weren't they ALL HEALED ?))

I use to go door to door in Louisiana with some Baptist friends. It was actually a positive experience and most people we spoke with didn't mind us stopping by and talking with them. The thing we did different (from what I know) is we didn't start off with preaching to them. We introduced ourselves and offered our services to help them with anything. This created an opening to talk to them about Christ. We didn't push the issue and always before leaving we would ask if they had any prayer requests. From time to time we would get someone irritated we knocked on the door but like I said, mostly positive.

I was actually thinking of starting this again but I really don't see people doing it anymore besides the mormons.

Yeah unfortunately I don't think you could go door-to-door without being mistaken for a JW or Mormon. I've had them come a few times and I don't mind talking.

Don't really know what you're talking about but i'm not up for getting arrested because I tried to go through someone's roof

I've actually always wanted to door knock, asking people if they have any sick in their house and if so, if I could pray for them...*sigh* I want the courage to do so.

are you ready to be arrested, tortured, beaten, kicked, humiliated, and lose everything

for being a follower of JESUS. ? (look up JESUS' references to this same in the NT)....

if you want
more courage also to heal people, look up elaine hollingsworth in australia.

she has done a wonderful work worldwide, 'naturally', and has been attacked viciously by satan and demonically controlled world powers that want to silence her.

and some day if you get to visit the belt buckle of the bible belt of the usa, we'll go as yahweh permits
and
you can see how he works..... (yahweh willing --- no hurry, but also no slack... when he says go, go. don't hesitate)

Are you willing to go up to the person you see at the mall that has some obvious issues (pain, limping, etc.), and ask to pray for them. We all see many people every single day of the week that need Jesus' healing.

They would know the difference if you didn't wear a black suite with a white shirt and black tie and look like someone made you knock on the door.

An honest estimation of myself, yes and no. But that doesn't mean that I won't be...I have many failures and weakness' like we all do and rejection is a great one of mine. It's no excuse for not sharing the Gospel. Though I believe God won't allow anything to happen that I am not able to handle, that I will have to remember if and when any of those things were to happen.

Good point, I have before and I also let many pass by.

Literally, where ever I go and what ever I do, I also give witness to anyone who has a moment to spare. Because Jesus gave witness of the fish in the very beginning of His ministry, I often do the same with personal understanding of why Jesus did this in the beginning of His ministry. Even if someone calls, all the better. I do not buy a suit for the occasion. Do not do this in the name of a religion. I do this as a testament, a tribute to the things God has done in my life when He sent His Son to redeem a sinner even like me.

There are many facets reflecting the gifts of the spirit; and to personally give our lives as a testimony of the things Jesus has done for each of us, is an imprinted indelible message on the heart of that person who hears the witness. In as much as it can be said we are precious in His sight, is the beginning of understanding just how much we are a part of His treasury.

Now if you were washing my car parked out in front, I might consider listening to you. Didn't someone say actions speak louder than words?

I always figured that since they were coming around anyway, we should just let the Mormons and JW's deliver the mail!

Oh you are so funny this really made me laugh

I wondered while I was posting this, if the door to door work in the U.S. was
safe to do especially in the city areas since you are permitted to have
weapons.

I suppose personal safety and also the possibility of scaring some little old
lady half to death by knocking on her door, are the reasons I don't think
this is a good idea. Maybe in the past it was accepted and less likely to
cause problems but the world has changed so much. Although I am open
to changing my mind on this issue if I can be persuaded otherwise.

In the city where I live, the churches often do open air evangelism in the city centre.
sometimes it's just a few people speaking, other times it's a full visual and
musical display. Every weekend there is always some street evangelism taking place
and people do stop to listen.

I have often thought this is the better solution as people will stop if they are interested
and you aren't invading the privacy of those who are not interested.

At one time I did kind of admire the JWs etc who do the regular door to door work
but then one ex JW told me they are required to do it to gain eternal life as there's is
a salvation of works.

I think generally there are other ways to share the gospel message - and don't they
just seem to come round at the most inconvenient times! I'm sure they do it on
purpose!

A little off subject but . . .

One time I walked out of the local grocery store and the sunset was MAGNIFICENT! The greatest sunset I have ever seen. I said out loud, "Holy cow, what an amazing sunset." When I said that, a few people in the store parking lot stopped and admired the sunset with me.

Then I said, "And to think, some people actually don't believe in God." Whoo whee! You'd think I called them all disgusting harlots and pedophiles, that's the looks of disdain I received by giving glory to God for the breathtaking gift of colors He gave to us on that particular evening. Go figure.

Now back to the OP.