Author Rick Richardson asks: Did you ever think that the greatest gift you could give to your seeking and sceptical friends is the story of your spiritual struggles and doubts? As you reveal some of the vulnerability and even the darkness of your soul, along with your choice to be true to who you are despite the cost, your friends will listen. Your authority in part comes from your authenticity. Your greatest asset is your humanity. It’s your weaknesses, doubts and questions. Most people today are not at first interested in your answers. But they will be immediately relate to and identify with your questions and struggles.

Source: Rick Richardson, 2006, Re-imagining Evangelism, Scripture Union, p.23, 69

Author Rick Richardson asks: Did you ever think that the greatest gift you could give to your seeking and sceptical friends is the story of your spiritual struggles and doubts? As you reveal some of the vulnerability and even the darkness of your soul, along with your choice to be true to who you are despite the cost, your friends will listen. Your authority in part comes from your authenticity. Your greatest asset is your humanity. It’s your weaknesses, doubts and questions. Most people today are not at first interested in your answers. But they will be immediately relate to and identify with your questions and struggles.

Source: Rick Richardson, 2006, Re-imagining Evangelism, Scripture Union, p.23, 69