As a believer, you have a story to tell. Sharing how you came to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and what He has done in your life since then is an effective tool to get people to talk about the gospel. Here are some suggestions to help you learn to share your personal testimony.

Step 1 - Before
What was your life like before you knew Christ? Those who accepted Christ as a child will not have as much to say about this as those who came to Christ later in life.

Step 2 - How
How did you feel the need for Christ? Tell about the events that led to your conversion. What are the steps you took to become a Christian. If you have a Scripture verse that applies, use it here. Always use scripture somewhere in your story.

It is good to include the gospel here.

• All have sinned.
• Sin's penalty is death.
• Christ paid the penalty.
• We must trust Christ for salvation.

Step 3 - After
How has your life been different since you accepted Christ? How has God directed you, blessed you and used you? Be sure not to brag about yourself, but to point to God. Here again, you may use a scripture verse that has become your "life verse."

It is good to write out your testimony. Share it with a friend. Have both a short and long version. Get familiar with what you've writted down and be able to tell it without reading it. Remember, you are the best one to tell your own story. You are the expert. Ask God to help you share your testimony in a way that will bring honor and glory to Him.