Helping a church grow in evangelism usually starts with honest reflection. Many churches are active and busy, but have not had the chance to step back and ask what is really helping people come to faith and what might need to change.
Our 7 questions to help your church grow in evangelism is a helpful starting point, giving church leaders a framework to assess their current approach to outreach and discipleship. From there, small shifts such as equipping members, creating opportunities for invitation, and building a culture of prayer can make a significant difference.
For churches looking for a more intentional, long term approach, the Emmaus evangelism programme for churches supports leaders over two years to grow confidence, develop strategy, and see lasting fruit. It is not about quick fixes, but about building something sustainable.

You do not need a big budget or a large team to be an evangelistic church, just a willingness to take small, consistent steps.

Resources like Prompt, a simple weekly evangelism idea provide practical challenges you can use week by week. There are also some short Soundbite videos that can be shown when you gather as a church community. Pray for 5 is another simple starting point, encouraging individuals to pray for five people in their lives and look for opportunities to share their faith naturally.

The key is not to try everything at once, but to begin with something manageable and build from there. Over time, these small actions can create real momentum.

Effective church outreach is not just about activity, it is about connection, consistency, and clarity. The most fruitful approaches are often those that help people build genuine relationships and create space for someone to explore the Christian faith.

The 5Ps’ of missional development  is a simple framework that helps you think through church activities and how you can create stepping stones for faith exploration.

Tools like these simple gospel explanation videos can help individuals communicate the gospel more clearly, which strengthens everyday outreach. We find it helpful to use them on a Sunday morning so that people can see different ways of explaining what the Christian faith is all about.

Many churches already run social action projects and the How to connect social action and faith sharing resource helps explore appropriate ways of sharing as we serve.

What works will look different in every context, but churches that invest in both people and process tend to see the most sustainable growth.

Training church members in evangelism is most effective when it’s practical. Rather than relying on one off events, many churches see more fruit when training becomes part of the ongoing rhythm of church life – using Sunday mornings, small groups as well as one off events.
The Sharing Jesus resource is ideal for equipping members with language, confidence, and opportunities to practise sharing their faith.
For churches wanting to go further, the Emmaus training and coaching for church evangelism provides a more comprehensive approach, combining training, coaching, and long term support. This helps move evangelism from being a one-off focus to becoming part of the culture of the church.

Many church leaders ask this question, and the answer is often more complex than a single issue. Growth is usually connected to how well a church is forming disciples, engaging its community, and creating opportunities for people to explore faith.

Our Decision to Disciple booklet explores common discipleship hurdles and Signs is a Bible Discovery resource that can be utilised well in helping Christians come alongside friends to explore faith together.

For churches ready to take intentional steps forward, the Emmaus church growth and evangelism programme offers a structured, two year journey designed to help churches grow in confidence and effectiveness. Many churches find that real transformation takes time, but with the right support, it leads to renewed energy, increased engagement, and people coming to faith.

Building a culture of evangelism takes time, but it begins with vision and leadership. When evangelism is seen as part of everyday discipleship, not just a programme, it becomes something the whole church can take part in.

The how to build a culture of mission in your church resource explores how churches can shape values and priorities that naturally lead to outreach. Alongside this, the Mission Momentum slides. can help your church to maintain momentum when it comes to sharing Jesus.

For a deeper process, the Emmaus discipleship and evangelism journey  supports churches in embedding evangelism into their DNA over time. This includes leadership development, practical training, and ongoing support.

Culture change does not happen overnight, but small, consistent steps can lead to a church where sharing faith becomes normal.

5Ds of community transformation for churches, explores how to think through how you serve your local community.

If you’re running community events the 5Ps of missional development for church outreach events looks at how we use events as stepping stones for people on a journey of faith. And the making your church event a success resource does what it says on the tin.

Every community is different, so it is worth experimenting, listening, and learning what connects best. Over time, using the right mix of resources can help your church build meaningful relationships and share the good news of Jesus more confidently.