Expanded Evangelism Profile Template

One of the central ideas behind this project is that evangelism should become more intentional.

Most spiritual conversations happen randomly. We talk, something meaningful comes up, and then life moves on. Over time, we forget important details, lose track of conversations, and miss opportunities to follow up thoughtfully.

The Expanded Evangelism Profile Template is designed to help believers engage the people in their lives more intentionally over time.

This is not about turning relationships into projects or treating people like assignments.

It is simply a practical way to help believers:

• remember conversations
• think more thoughtfully about people
• pray more intentionally
• follow up naturally over time
• recognize patterns and recurring themes
• engage people more relationally and intentionally

The goal is not manipulation.

The goal is faithful, thoughtful engagement with the people God has already placed in your life.

How to Use This Template

You do not need to fill out every section in detail.

This is not meant to feel complicated or mechanical.

Even a few notes can make a significant difference over time.

The purpose of the template is simply to help you:

• remember what matters
• better understand the person you are engaging
• recognize recurring questions or struggles
• think intentionally about next steps
• remain prayerful and engaged over time

Some people may prefer keeping these notes digitally. Others may prefer a notebook, journal, or printed copy.

The format is not important.

The intentionality is.

Expanded Evangelism Profile

Basic Information

Name:

Relationship: (coworker, neighbor, friend, family member, etc.)

How Often Do You Interact?

General Context of Relationship: (work, gym, neighborhood, hobbies, sports, church connections, etc.)

Background

Important life experiences, relationships, struggles, or circumstances that may shape how this person thinks about life and faith.

Examples:

• marriage or divorce
• children or family dynamics
• loss or tragedy
• addictions or personal struggles
• church background
• educational background
• major life transitions
• difficult experiences with Christians or churches
• financial struggles
• health issues

Notes:

Personality and Communication Style

How does this person typically communicate and engage ideas?

Examples:

• highly intellectual
• emotional or relational
• skeptical
• sarcastic or defensive
• curious and open
• conflict-avoidant
• analytical
• highly political
• practical rather than philosophical

This section is not about labeling people. It simply helps you think more carefully about how to communicate thoughtfully and respectfully.

Notes:

Beliefs and Worldview

What does this person seem to believe about:

• God
• morality
• truth
• Christianity
• religion in general
• science and faith
• meaning and purpose
• human nature
• suffering
• politics and culture

This does not need to be technical or academic. Simple observations are enough.

Notes:

Questions or Objections

Are there particular issues this person struggles with or repeatedly brings up?

Examples:

• suffering and evil
• hypocrisy in the church
• distrust of the Bible
• science and faith
• exclusivity of Christianity
• religious pluralism
• morality and relativism
• sexuality and ethics
• political objections to Christianity
• doubts about miracles or the resurrection

Notes:

Important Conversations

Keep brief notes about meaningful spiritual conversations you have had.

Examples:

• morality discussion (April)
• discussion about suffering (June)
• conversation about science and faith
• discussion about the resurrection
• conversation about truth and relativism

Conversation Notes:

Emotional or Life Factors

Sometimes people’s resistance to Christianity is not primarily intellectual.

It may involve:

• pain
• disappointment
• anger
• fear
• distrust
• loneliness
• bitterness
• guilt
• loss

Understanding these factors can help you engage with greater compassion and wisdom.

Notes:

Resources Shared

Keep track of videos, articles, podcasts, books, or ideas you have already shared.

This helps you remember:

• what has already been discussed
• what seemed to resonate
• what topics may need more exploration
• possible future follow-up points

Resources Shared:

Potential Future Resources

Are there particular resources that might be helpful later?

Examples:

• short video on suffering
• podcast on morality
• Tim Keller sermon
• John Lennox interview
• article on reliability of the Bible

Notes:

Prayer Notes

How can you pray specifically for this person?

Examples:

• marriage struggles
• loneliness
• openness to spiritual conversations
• wisdom and discernment
• healing from past wounds
• curiosity about spiritual questions
• reconciliation in relationships

This helps keep your focus on loving the person rather than simply “winning arguments.”

Prayer Notes:

Next Step

What might be a thoughtful or natural next step?

Examples:

• ask a follow-up question
• revisit a previous conversation
• share a helpful resource
• invite them to church or small group
• continue building trust and friendship
• simply listen and learn more

The goal is not to force conversations.

The goal is simply to remain thoughtful and intentional over time.

Next Step:

Periodic Reflection

As time passes, consider reflecting on questions like:

• Has this person become more open or more resistant?
• Are certain themes repeatedly appearing in conversation?
• Have I been praying intentionally for them?
• Am I listening well?
• Am I trying to “win,” or genuinely care for the person?
• What might faithful engagement look like moving forward?

Example Profile

Name: Mark

Relationship: Coworker

General Context: Work together several times per week

Background

• divorced
• one daughter
• father committed suicide when he was young
• grew up nominally religious but left faith in college

Personality and Communication Style

• analytical
• skeptical
• enjoys philosophical discussions
• respectful but guarded

Beliefs and Worldview

• atheist
• believes science disproves God
• sees morality as mostly subjective
• believes religion causes more harm than good

Questions or Objections

• science and faith
• suffering and evil
• hypocrisy in religion

Important Conversations

• morality discussion (April)
• discussion about suffering and meaning (June)
• conversation about whether objective morality exists

Emotional or Life Factors

• loneliness after divorce
• unresolved anger related to father’s suicide

Resources Shared

• John Lennox interview on science and Christianity
• article on the moral argument

Potential Future Resources

• podcast on suffering and meaning
• Tim Keller discussion on doubt

Prayer Notes

• healing from past trauma
• openness to spiritual conversations
• meaningful friendships and support

Next Step

• revisit previous conversation about morality
• ask follow-up question about meaning and purpose

The Big Idea

Evangelism is not about having the perfect conversation.

It is about faithfully engaging real people over time.

The Expanded Evangelism Profile helps believers become more intentional, thoughtful, prayerful, and relational in the conversations they are already having.

You do not need to pressure people.

You do not need to force conversations.

You simply need to pay attention, care about people, and continue taking thoughtful steps over time.