Counting Conversations, Not Conversions [questions]
21/10/07 16:26 Filed in: Evangelism
Wondering Questions
The goal of wondering questions is to open a dialogue in which you can learn about others and they about you. They aren’t a springboard for a Gospel presentation; they’re a springboard for getting to know someone on a deeper level, building trust, and demonstrating respectfulness and grace.
Life Lessons
I’ve made it my lifelong goal to learn from others; what the greatest lesson you’ve learned thus far in your life’s journey?
Tell me about your greatest success and your greatest failure along the way.
Would you share the greatest piece of wisdom ever passed on to you?
Life Goals/Career
What prompted you to pursue your career?
What do you like most about what you do; how about the least?
Do you see what you’re doing as a lifetime career or a stepping stone to something else?
World Events
How did 9/11 affect your view of God and the world?
Good vs Evil
Have you ever sensed the presence of evil?
Have you ever sensed the presence of God?
Have you had any major turning points in life?
Belief
What do you find the most difficult pill to swallow concerning belief in God?
Why do you think so many other people find it difficult to come to a belief in God?
Marriage or Dating
How did you meet your spouse (or friend)?
What have you learned about yourself through marriage (or dating)?
What do you enjoy the most about marriage (or dating)? The least?
Dreams
What did you see yourself doing career-wise when you were eighteen?
What dreams have you let go of?
What dreams are you still hanging on to?
Major Influences
Who is the most impressive person you have ever met?
Has there been one book or movie that has greatly influenced you?
Besides your parents, who stands out as having had a major influence on you?
The goal of wondering questions is to open a dialogue in which you can learn about others and they about you. They aren’t a springboard for a Gospel presentation; they’re a springboard for getting to know someone on a deeper level, building trust, and demonstrating respectfulness and grace.
Life Lessons
I’ve made it my lifelong goal to learn from others; what the greatest lesson you’ve learned thus far in your life’s journey?
Tell me about your greatest success and your greatest failure along the way.
Would you share the greatest piece of wisdom ever passed on to you?
Life Goals/Career
What prompted you to pursue your career?
What do you like most about what you do; how about the least?
Do you see what you’re doing as a lifetime career or a stepping stone to something else?
World Events
How did 9/11 affect your view of God and the world?
Good vs Evil
Have you ever sensed the presence of evil?
Have you ever sensed the presence of God?
Have you had any major turning points in life?
Belief
What do you find the most difficult pill to swallow concerning belief in God?
Why do you think so many other people find it difficult to come to a belief in God?
Marriage or Dating
How did you meet your spouse (or friend)?
What have you learned about yourself through marriage (or dating)?
What do you enjoy the most about marriage (or dating)? The least?
Dreams
What did you see yourself doing career-wise when you were eighteen?
What dreams have you let go of?
What dreams are you still hanging on to?
Major Influences
Who is the most impressive person you have ever met?
Has there been one book or movie that has greatly influenced you?
Besides your parents, who stands out as having had a major influence on you?