Feb 4, 2026
What happens after someone shows curiosity about Jesus?
In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Lindsey Yeagley is joined by Bruce Chimani, College and Young Adults Pastor at Old North Church, for an honest and practical conversation about evangelism pathways—and the gaps churches often face when engaging non-Christians.
Drawing from campus ministry, women’s ministry, and local church contexts, Lindsey and Bruce reflect on how people actually move from curiosity to conviction, why evangelism often feels overwhelming, and how churches can think more strategically without losing the personal nature of gospel conversations.
They discuss the importance of evangelistic courses as a shared entry point, the role of follow-up after conversion, and why a theological conviction about eternity must fuel practical evangelism efforts. This episode will encourage pastors and ministry leaders to think clearly, pray boldly, and build pathways that don’t rely on one person doing everything.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear About
- Why evangelism pathways are often unclear or overwhelming
- Differences between campus ministry and adult church contexts
- The danger of throwing new believers straight into deep-end Bible studies
- Why evangelistic courses help churches share the load together
- Acts 17 and the often-overlooked group of “curious but unconvinced” people
- Why follow-up after evangelistic courses matters more than the course itself
- How prayer undergirds sustainable evangelism
- Why a deep conviction about eternity fuels urgency in gospel work
📚 Resources Mentioned
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Discover (Evangelistic Course) – Matthias Media
https://matthiasmedia.com/products/discover -
Taste and See – Rory Shiner (Evangelistic Course)
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You, Me & the Bible – Tony Payne
https://matthiasmedia.com/products/you-me-and-the-bible -
Just for Starters – Matthias Media
https://matthiasmedia.com/products/just-for-starters -
The Christian Gospel – Matthias Media
https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-christian-gospel -
Acts 17:32 – Paul’s sermon and varied responses to the resurrection
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
03:06 Understanding Evangelism in College Contexts
06:00 Challenges in Evangelism: Gaps and Strategies
09:01 The Importance of Community and Follow-Up
11:55 The Role of Prayer in Evangelism
15:02 Theological Foundations for Evangelism
17:56 Practical Approaches to Engaging Non-Christians
20:57 Looking Ahead: Future Strategies and Goals
evangelism, college ministry, church growth, community engagement, prayer, discipleship, non-Christian outreach, theological foundations, follow-up strategies, personal testimony
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