Feeling Stuck Sharing Jesus? You’re Not Alone

You’re trying. You want to help people know Jesus. You’ve stepped out, shared your faith, maybe even invited someone to church. But it feels like nothing’s landing.

No real conversations. No traction. Just... silence.

If that’s where you’re at, you’re not alone. We hear this all the time. You care deeply about others meeting Jesus—but your usual ways of sharing don’t seem to be connecting.

So what now?

Before you give up, maybe it’s time to try a different angle. A small shift in approach can open doors you didn’t expect.

The Key to Evangelism: Adaptability

Most of us default to what’s comfortable when sharing Jesus. It’s human. We find an approach we like—an invitation to church, a testimony, a good question—and we repeat it.

But evangelism isn’t one-size-fits-all. People are different. And sometimes, sticking to the same method over and over can leave us stuck.

Here’s a story that might inspire you to rethink your approach:

“I’ve been walking my neighbour’s dog in the park and I keep bumping into the same guy who likes to do drugs 😅 I’ve invited him to church a few times but he’s never really felt comfortable with this. I kept praying for him, anyway. But just recently, I changed tact and asked him if he’d like to follow Jesus—and he said yes!! So I led him in the sinner’s prayer.” — yesHEis community

Same guy. Same heart. Different approach—and it worked.

The church invite didn’t connect. But the question “Do you want to follow Jesus?” hit home. Why? Because it met him where he was.

The Apostle Paul Got It

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 9:22, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.”

He didn’t change the message—but he did change his method. He adapted to the people in front of him.

Maybe it’s time we did too.

How to Grow in Adaptability

Get God’s Direction
Ask God for wisdom. He knows the person you’re trying to reach better than you do. Ask Him:
→ How can I meet them in a way that speaks directly to their heart?

Recognise When It’s Time to Shift
Just because a conversation feels like a dead end doesn’t mean it is. Sometimes, it’s a cue to try something new.
→ What can you adjust about your timing, tone, or questions?

Be Willing to Try Something New
Maybe they don’t need a church invite. Maybe they need your story. Or a prayer. Or someone to listen.
→ What could you do differently next time?

Learn from Others
Who inspires you to stay flexible and bold? Surround yourself with those people.
→ One way to do this is to stay connected with the yesHEis community. There are stories like this shared every week!

‍You Don’t Have to Force It—Just Stay Open

What kind of evangelist could you become if you let go of the pressure to get it right, and instead leaned into being available, responsive, and adaptable?

Sometimes, the shift that helps someone meet Jesus isn’t big—it’s just bold. And it’s ready when you are.