Opportunities for evangelism are all around us. Evangelism is more natural than many of us think. Jesus was serious when he sent his disciples — and us — out into the world to make disciples. The Octagon helps to remember the many different ways that we have contact with the non-Christians in our world and how to look for the”Person of Peace” that is open to our sharing the truth of the Gospel. We are to live a lifestyle of mission, evangelism, and service.

The eight sides of the Octagon represent:
•      Presence Evangelism — modeling Jesus and his love wherever we are right now.
•      Passing Relationships — opportunities we may have with the clerk at the store, the person on the plane, etc.
•      Permanent Relationships — bringing the truth of Jesus to family and close friends.
•      Proclamation — declaring the message of Jesus;”repent and believe.”
•      Power — using the miraculous signs of God to draw people close to Him.
•      Perception — observing and becoming increasingly aware of when the Spirit is leading you.
•      Preparation — using your words and actions to prepare the”soil” for someone to believe the Gospel at a future time.
•      Person of Peace — one who is prepared to hear the message of the kingdom and the King. This person is ready to receive what God will give you to say at that moment.