Soul winning tips

Soul winning tips

I am no expert by any means, but I offer some tips I have learned through the years as I knocked on doors all over this city.  Some are merely common sense, some are courtesy, but all can be effective.  I know no scripture with which to support many of them, but let that not hinder the use of them in the business of winning souls to Christ.

1.  Always go by two’s.
    The old adage “Two is company, and three is a crowd” is true in door-to-door soul winning.  Three people standing on a porch can be intimidating, while two is appropriately acceptable.

2.  Decide who is gong to do the talking.
    It is better that one person do the talking while the other prays or “runs interference” so that the Gospel is not hindered by crying babies, unruly dogs, etc.
    It is confusing to the prospect to talk to two different people and catch all that is said.

3.  Carry breath mints or spray.
    Very important.  If your breath offends them, they will write you off quickly, and the chance to win them is lost.  Carry them, and use them.

4.  Always be courteous.
    You may not like their attitude or appearance, but always treat them with a certain amount of dignity.  If they are improperly dressed leave a tract, and leave quickly, there are more prospects ahead.  If they are just sitting down to supper, quickly leave a tract, and come back another time; people don’t like cold dinner because they are listening to a stranger.

5.  Knock in a friendly manner.
    People get angry when you sound as if you are going to knock the door down.   If needed, knock on the inside door so that they can hear, and the door does not rattle.

6.  Don’t skip a house if it looks as if they are not home.
    Tracts can be left on gates to fences, or some screen door frames.

7.  Beware of dogs!
    If the yard is fenced, look for signs of dogs around the perimeter of the yard.  Shaking the fence will always have them running to the gate. 
    Make friends with dog slowly, but use your own discretion before entering the yard.

These are just the preliminaries, but they are important to remember and practice.