November's Outreach Thought

Every month we share concrete tips and ideas around a particular outreach theme.

Can introverts be faith sharers?

by Pastor Jason Taber, Pastor of Outreach

Do you consider yourself an introvert—in the sense that you’re not as likely to initiate a conversation, or to do a lot of the talking? If that sounds like you, you might assume it doesn’t make you a good candidate for faith conversations. Actually, the opposite is true! Some of the best faith sharers consider themselves introverts. Remember, sharing faith is about doing a lot of listening—listening for where friends are struggling, then asking lots of good questions. So, someone who doesn’t feel a need to do a lot of talking can really excel!

Here are two things you can try to have faith conversations if you’re not much of a talker:

1. Be intentional with a few relationships you already have. You have the most influence there anyway. Listen for where they’re struggling, and consider using some specific “middle questions” (like “How have things been going for you?”) to move the conversation beyond surface level.
2. Team up with a more “extroverted” friend who can help to make connections, then use your natural inclination to do great listening and start building the relationship.