How to Become a Christian Influencer Online & In-Person ft. Aurella Afanou – yesHeis Podcast Ep14
A weekly conversation about evangelism to help Christians delve deeper into helpful tips, deconstruct barriers towards evangelism and get inspired by hearing stories of everyday people and their approach to evangelism. In today's episode, we have a very fruitful conversation with Christian Influencer Aurella Afanou about what it means to be a *Christian Influencer* in an era that puts digital credentials first. As believers, how can we make the most of online platforms to shine Jesus' light to others in an authentic way? Here's an overview of what we unpack together: *Where's the Value in Being a Christian Influencer?* You don't need to have thousands of followers to share the light of Jesus with those around you. Acts of Evangelism start with just being yourself, having the right conversations and helping where other where you can. But let's say you want to become a Christian influencer, come have a listen to Aurella's story to hear some of her insights. *Sharing the Gospel Authentically:* We talk about ways to share the Gospel online as well as ways that you can share Jesus throughout your daily life. We aren't going to give you canned responses but instead encourage you to follow the bible's instructions on how to minister and witness to others. *Difference Between Online & In-Person Fellowship:* Both types of fellowship have unique benefits. Dive deep into the nuances of Online Fellowship vs. Church Fellowship and how both are needed and necessary in very different ways. *Online & In-Person Evangelism:* Whether you're sharing Jesus online or face-to-face, the heart remains the same. Explore the evangelist's approach in both settings. *Make Disciples NOT Converts:* Jesus called us to make disciples. Understand the difference and the depth of commitment required when sharing Jesus with others. There is a BIG difference between truly caring about a person's struggles in life. This heart-warming part of the conversation on how to share the gospel may open your eyes to some new ways to look at evangelism. *How to Let the Public Know You’re Christian:* Being an influencer means being public about your beliefs. Learn how to share this part of your identity without coming across as pushy, hypocritical or "holier-than-thou". *How Jesus Cared for Others:* Finally, we wrap up with pointing the example of how Jesus spread the good news and how each of us can look to his example to share the light of Jesus with the world. Have questions or thoughts you'd like to share with us? *Become part of our Online Christian Community* as we come together to learn, grow, and help other come to know Jesus. Write us a message on any of our socials our yesHeis team would be more than happy to help! Hit the subscribe button for more content on Sharing Jesus in an authentic way!
