Stirring sayings about world evangelism
- Slogans about world evangelism can inspire and motivate
the Church.
- These 12 mini-essays emphasize the Great Commission and
the importance of getting the Gospel to least-reached and unreached areas of the world.
- The essays speak of God's missionary nature, the urgency of world evangelism, and the scope
of global missions.
Slogans to awaken the Church
"Wake up!" -- Revelation 3:2
A dozen mini-essays on missions slogans and sayings from Engage magazine,
a monthly online world missions publication
- Christ's
Great Commission: An option
or a command? -- J. Hudson Taylor, missionary to China
- Since
God is a missionary god, we are a
missionary people -- Eddy
Ho, former dean of Malaysia Bible Seminary
- We
are debtors: Pay it forward --
P.F. Bresee, a founder of the
Church of the Nazarene
- What breaks your heart?
-- Bob Pierce, found of World Vision
- Lost
people matter to God, and so they should matter to us -- Keith Wright, Nazarene pastor and
district superintendent
- The
Church MUST send or it will end" -- Mendell Taylor, church historian
- Getting
it there in time -- Carl F.H. Henry, evangelical theologian
- Missions
is the basis of the Bible -- Ralph Winter, missiologist
- Christ is the spirit of missions --
Henry Martyn, missionary
- Everybody everywhere --
Edward Lawlor, pastor and evangelist
- Do
we really understand the nature of salvation? -- Ted Engstrom, former head of Youth for
Christ and World Vision International
- Nothing left but the covers --
Nina
Gunter, missions mobilizer and Nazarene General Superintendent
-- Howard Culbertson,
Afterword: What Good Are Slogans?
A well-worded slogan has the power to energize people to action by appealing to their
emotions, values, and aspirations. Here are some key elements that contribute to the effectiveness
of a slogan in motivating action:
- Clarity: The slogan should convey a clear and
concise message that is easily understood by the target audience. It should communicate the
desired action or goal in simple terms.
- Emotional Appeal: Slogans that evoke emotions
such as excitement, hope, inspiration, or urgency are more likely to resonate with people and
motivate them to take action. Emotions can create a sense of connection and empathy, driving
people to get involved.
- Relevance: A slogan should be relevant to the
audience and the context in which it is being used. It should address their concerns, interests, and
needs, making them feel personally invested in the cause or goal.
- Memorability: A memorable slogan is more likely to
stick in people's minds and influence their behavior over time. It should be catchy and thus easy
to remember.
- Call to Action: An effective slogan often includes a
clear call to action that prompts people to do something specific, whether it's joining a
movement, giving money, or praying and advocating for change. The slogan should encourage
immediate engagement and participation.
- Positive Association: Slogans that convey positive messages or associations tend to
be the most effective in inspiring action. They create a sense of optimism and empowerment,
encouraging people to believe their involvement in a cause can make a difference.
Overall, a well-worded slogan ca be a powerful tool for rallying support, mobilizing people,
and driving meaningful change by tapping into the emotions and values of the audience.
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