Outreach a problem?

[All4one]

I am convinced that creating opportunity and reaching out is a massive device in ministry. I have to ask about this because I have some with different ideas. Many people believe that a Christian should let the people come to you. As an example they use Jesus. We did a ministry thing not to long ago where we went out into the community and did good deeds, handed out tracks, and witnessed to people. Now our pastor wants to do door knocking (we are not Jahova witness). While many still believe this is an infringment (however you spell it) on personal rights I wish to say the contrary.
In a couple years I am going to be a missionary, as is Gods will for my life at this time. It seems to crush any aspect of ambition to say that this form of outreach is wrong. I will be talking to many tribes and things that will not want me there. I do not consider this pushing at all but offering. We must do all we can in the flesh before God can work. We must do all we can in the natural before the super natural can come into play. God gives us the ability to create opportunity but it seems to be that many think this is a wrong way to go about witnessing.
I do know and understand that our stongest witness is our everyday life. Why can we not live it in everyday life and still reach out to the community. I consider this a way to help people hear the word of God who otherwise would not. Why send the desciples out and not just let the people come to them? Why preach it from the housetops and street corners to a passing crowd and not just let them come to you?
Im sorry but I am pro-opportunity and wish to do all I can in the flesh. Please offer advice on this matter in a biblical sense and please excuse oppinion.

In Christ,
All4one

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

I think it really depends on your personality and that of the people you are trying to reach. Some won't like it because they're private people and prefer to come to the church if they need anything while others appreciate it when you come to them because they feel cared for and these people tend to be more gregarious. They'd feel insulted if you didn't reach out to them.

You'll be fine no matter what you choose. If you witness in a style that suits your personality, your comfort will come across to the person you're trying to reach. And there are always those who don't like being approached, but it sticks with them and later on, and they realize how much they needed to hear it. Sometimes, people not liking something is a good sign. The Lord promises His word will never return void.

God's richest blessings to you for your godly endeavors.

 

[savvy]

I think reaching out to people is a good thing. I used to really hate it when people tried to do this to me, but it actually got me thinking deeply sometimes. Reminding people about Jesus and his message is sometimes really helpful in helping people realize where they stand in their relationship to the church and how far from his path they stand.

 

[inHisgrip]

I think that reaching out ias very important, however, we must be able to disern when it is right for individuals to hear the gospel.
There are many ways to reach out, one being letting Jesus work through you until others come to you.
I also think that outreach by helping in communities where it is needed is a good way to start.
With my friends I simply wait for doors to open, and proceed slowly when they are ready to hear more it is usually quite clear.
In Him

 

[All4one]

Yes, discernment is a very important thing to put into practice... I feel that I have done this. I just imagine myself before God and listening to what He may say. I do not believe He will be angry and condemn any outreach although He may suggest a better way.

 

[apadilla]

As long as it is done for the kingdom of GOD!!!

With LOVE and not impossing on other peoples religion!!!


GOD bless you on your journey!!