Evangelizing to your classmates and teachers

[Whereismysalvation]

Hi,

Can someone please share their evangelism experiences in college? I know that I have to be patient and wait for opportunities to speak up for Christ.

Thank you and may Jesus bless you.

 

[PrettyChillAtheist]

I would avoid doing this in college. We had a few people who tried when I was in university and pretty much everyone refused to speak to them. People wanted to go to their classes, get their grades, and go home. Join a club related to this if you have to but speaking as someone from the other side, doing that on campus is really annoying and a quick way to get on the bad side of plenty of people.

Definitely do not attempt to evangelize to your teachers, that is incredibly inappropriate and will not lead to anything good.

 

[Near]

I express my views as a right-wing social conservative. That's something people aren't too shocked by. What I've done is simply express my views, and if people ask why, I simply say it's because I'm a christian, and that's what I believe. Typically people ask what my justification may be, and I gladly give one, although I've usually been brief when it comes to the topic, so as not to seem like I'm making a whole sermon. I'd mention a few things and that's about it.

 

[Near]

I would avoid doing this in college. We had a few people who tried when I was in university and pretty much everyone refused to speak to them. People wanted to go to their classes, get their grades, and go home. Join a club related to this if you have to but speaking as someone from the other side, doing that on campus is really annoying and a quick way to get on the bad side of plenty of people.

Definitely do not attempt to evangelize to your teachers, that is incredibly inappropriate and will not lead to anything good.

Well, I'd say that it's unprofessional if you go about it in a very confrontational way, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't hurt to wear a shirt or a hat that says, "John 3:16".

 

[seashale76]

Hi,

Can someone please share their evangelism experiences in college? I know that I have to be patient and wait for opportunities to speak up for Christ.

Thank you and may Jesus bless you.

Yes, it's called living by example. When you do that, people will ask YOU about your beliefs. You won't have to go around looking for ways to bring it up. You also won't annoy those around you.

 

[South Bound]

Definitely do not attempt to evangelize to your teachers, that is incredibly inappropriate and will not lead to anything good.

I taught at the secondary and college levels for years. Why is it inappropriate to evangelize teachers?

 

[thehehe]

If I started to evangelize my classmates or professors, I would get into a LOT of trouble. Firstly, it is forbidden (laicity) and I could have problems with the direction for that, and the professors would certainly not stand it.
Secondly, my mates are very brilliant people, sometimes very sure of themselves and they will also not stand someone telling them "Believe in Christ, brother! You are in the wrong!" In fact, they would simply laugh for many hours, call me crazy and make even more fun about all the believers on earth. To me, it is really NOT the good way. It is like imposing faith to people, when you simply cannot.
But yes, living by example, as seashale76 said! And giving opinions about things from a christian point of view, without saying "hey, you know God said..." : simply assuming your convictions. That is all and already good. Now, if someone ask me about my faith, or wants to know more, then I shall gladly answer and discuss it, as long as the dialogue is open and not trying to explain why I am supposed to be wrong. Though, never and never I will try to evangelize my classmates in this way, and to go against the law, and nor will do the other believers of the class.