Christian tracts have been around since the invention of the printing press but they haven't changed much....until now!
Encounters of Hope provides an innovative modern way to share the message of Jesus.
How are we different than a Gospel tract?
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
01
It's a Gift Card
Our faith sharing is in the form of a gift card. All people...individuals, churches...whomever, can buy these gift cards and hand them out like you would a Christian tract. The gift card has money on it (any denomination the purchaser wishes).
02
Sharing the Gospel
These gift cards are unique because they share the Gospel. On the back of every card are instructions to activate the card. They are activated by going to our website where the viewer will see a very cool and modern interactive video sharing the message of Christ.
03
Using the Gift Card
After watching the interactive videos that share the Gospel, they can activate the gift card and choose where they would like to use the money. Some of our vendors include Amazon, and lots of entertainment, restaurants, and grocery stores.
04
Follow Up
During the activation process, we ask the recipient where they are in their spiritual journey. Based on their answers, we send them a customized curriculum that is relevant to their stage of life. You also get notified after they activate the gift card so you can see your gift at work.
Our modern Christian tract shares the Gospel, as well as, offering them Americas most prized possession. MONEY. The idea of a Gospel tract is to sow a seed, to move each person one step closer to knowing who Jesus is and accepting Him as their savior. The Word says Christians will be known by our love (John 13:35). We are showing love and unusual kindness by freely giving our own money to someone we do not know.
One of the criticisms Christian tracts have gotten is the lack of relational evangelism. Our tool promotes conversation in several ways. For one, when you hand out the card people can't believe you are giving them money and right away a conversation has started.
With a traditional tract, there isn't a way to follow up with people.
Did it make a difference?
Encounters of Hope keeps the conversation going and follows up with every person a gift card has been handed to. Whether they are a new Christian, a long time friend of Christ, or don't believe at all, we keep in touch and encourage them wherever they are in hopes to continue planting seeds and encouraging disciples.
Sometimes it is difficult to open our mouths and share our faith.
Our hope is to provide a way for everyone to participate in the great commission proclaimed in Mark 16:15. Anyone can purchase gift cards and find fun ways to give Encounters of Hope gift cards to people.
STATS
The study conducted by LifeWay Research found 80 percent of those who attend church one or more times a month believe they have a personal responsibility to share their faith. Yet despite this conviction, 61 percent have not told another person about how to become a Christian in the previous six months.
GOOD NEWS...
Encounters of Hope exists to make sharing your faith easier!
MAKE JESUS KNOWN
by using the Encounters of Hope evangelism tool to share Christ