Many of us struggle with the question, “How do I even start the conversation?” when we are around family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. Here are some suggestion that might get the ball rolling, so to speak. These are primarily meant for people you already have a relationship with. While it can be a stranger or someone you’ve just met, most spiritual conversations are received better when you already have a connection with the person.  
 
Begin with…

• Do you have any spiritual beliefs?
• Do you consider yourself to be a spiritual person?
• Do you have a religious or faith background?
• People invest time and energy into developing their career, their bodies, and relationships, but often neglect the spiritual dimension of their lives. How do you pursue spiritual development?
• Please do not think that I am trying to force something on you… I’m just sharing what happened to me.

 
Go deeper with…

• We’ve been friends for quite some time now, and I’ve never really talked to you about the most important thing in my life. May I take a few moments and do so?
• Do you mind if I share the thing I’ve found most important to me?
• Could I share with you how I established a personal relationship with God. –Share your personal testimony of how you became a Christian.
  • Before — what characterized your life before trusting Christ.
  • During — how you came to trust Christ.
  • After — how you are different now.
• How do you think someone becomes a Christian?

 
Follow up with…

• Could I share with you how I came to believe in Jesus?
• Could I show you one verse from Scripture that tells how to be right with God? Romans 6:23 (Have them read and explain each concept: WAGES/ SIN/ DEATH/ GIFT/ ETERNAL LIFE through JESUS’S DEATH
• If you were to die tonight are you sure you’d go to heaven? Has anyone ever explained how you can know for sure?
• Have you ever come to a point in your life where you believed in Jesus Christ? Could I share with you how to become a Christ follower?
• Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross for you?
• Could I share with how a person can become a Christian? It is as simple as…. A.B.C.
  • Admit that I am a sinner and fall short
  • Believe in Jesus… He is Savior and He is Lord
  • Call on Jesus to save me and commit to follow Him
  • Lead them in a prayer of repentance and faith in Jesus reviewing the A.B.C.’S

Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life by Thom S. Rainer
 
How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being THAT Guy): Personal Evangelism in a Skeptical World by Sam Chan
 
Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel Wholly by Grace Communicated Truthfully and Lovingly by Will Metzger

Have you thought about your personal testimony? Use this guide to help you think through how God has changed and renewed your life and how to communicate it with others.