4 tips for witnessing well in an era of remote work
“The greatest way to witness is through the life you live. Let the radiance of your Christian life be such that it will make [others] ask questions about your [faith].” - Billy Graham
The events of the last few years have resulted in a seismic shift in how (and where) we work. Dining room tables-turned-makeshift desks and Zoom calls have become our norm as many of us embrace work from home either part-time or full-time.
As Christians, we are called to be a witness of Christ to others, which can pose a unique challenge when we’re more often replacing in-person interaction with virtual calls and instant messages.
At Plum & Parcel, we’re no strangers to remote work; our team members are spread across the West Coast. Today, we’re sharing our top 4 tips for witnessing well in a remote environment. Take a read through our tips and then let’s chat! Add your own advice and experiences to the comments, below.
Commit to building relationships
Building relationships takes time - even more so when you can’t always engage with your circle (and meet new people) in-person. One solution: prioritize scheduling casual catch-ups or lunches to connect with friends, new acquaintances, or coworkers - in-person if you can, or remotely if needed. Starting with small talk is the best way to engage in a meaningful way, which can open the door to deeper conversations about Jesus.
Leverage your online social presence
If you actively keep a blog or are active on social media, when was the last time you thought about using those channels to witness well (aka digital evangelism)? Simply sharing your personal testimony, a bible verse that recently resonated with you, or a few encouraging words are all small actions you can take today to witness to a broader audience.
Commit to your own spiritual journey
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’ – and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to our all-important work, as Christians, to spread His light and truth to the world. We must commit to strengthening our own spiritual journey and growing in our faith, just as we inspire and connect with others.
If you are working remotely, consider using the time you would have spent commuting to find a new way to connect with God instead. Explore a chapter of the bible you’ve neglected, start a dialogue online, join a morning bible study, or glean spiritual guidance from a podcast on your morning walk.
Spending time thinking about how you can strengthen your own relationship with God will not only help you fill up your own cup, but it will also help you witness more effectively to others.
Start today
It’s just too easy to find excuses these days: “I’m busy,” “I can’t today,” “I’ll tackle that tomorrow,” are all phrases that seem to find their way into our vocabulary more often than we’d like to admit. Regardless of your action (or in-action) in the past, commit to your journey of witnessing for Christ today - and remember that it’s never too late for the people around us to hear the word of God.
“[As Christians], our responsibility is to get God’s word to their ears. Only God can get the word from their ears to their hearts.” - Albert Mohler
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