Launch International 2025 South Africa Field Guide

testimonies at-a-glance

There are three types of stories that are especially helpful to keep in mind as you go out on ministry: 1) Your Salvation Story 2) A testimony about healing or deliverance and 3) A testimony about a time in your life when God proved Himself faithful.

A SALVATION STORY HOW did you know you were lost, a sinner and needed saving? Was there an event, a crisis or addiction? WHEN did you know that you needed Jesus to save you? Your testimony story begins THERE. From that angle, share what your life was like BEFORE you knew you needed Jesus. Then, share HOW you gave up control of your life. How did you learn about Him? How did you know what to do next? What made you finally surrender? Finally, explain how your life has changed after you started following Him.

Don’t get distracted with side stories. Stay focused on how Jesus saved you from your sin.

A TESTIMONY ABOUT HEALING OR DELIVERANCE In addition to your personal Salvation Story, maybe there was a time in your life that you were healed of sickness or delivered from addiction. How would you communicate the backstory in a simple way? How long were you dealing with the issue? How did you know you were healed or delivered? What has your life been like since? How has it changed your view of God?

A TIME WHEN GOD PROVED HIMSELF FAITHFUL (through death or other circumstance)

Our testimony may also include times when God proved Himself faithful. In spite of the chaos, challenges or circumstances tell about a time when God made it very clear to you that He was and is taking care of you.

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