Like many Christians, Georgie prays on the way into work: “Lord, please give me an opportunity to speak for you today”. Unlike many of us though, along with a desire to share her faith, and praying for the right moment to say something to a colleague, she is also equipped.
In her bag she always carries a Christian book and her intention is to give it away. Over the years she has given away many volumes and has had profound conversations about Jesus as a result. She’s equipped as well as willing.
A few years ago, the death of the book was widely predicted. First the internet and then social media apps were supposed to have made the printed page a closed book. However, Britain remains a nation of book buyers and readers. According to the bookish website lovereading.co.uk, last year saw £1.82 billion in UK book sales. That’s a lot of books. And a huge opportunity for the church.
Halloween: A mission opportunity?
I have a confession to make. When I was asked to write about creating a culture of engaging with Halloween …