Five Conversation Starters for Summer Evangelism

So many of us are doing summer swim lessons or swim team with our kids this summer. This means plenty of opportunities to talk with other moms during practice.

Are you up for a challenge?

Last week, in the same day, I met two new women and listened to their stories. Both were remarkable in their own right. These two women have known suffering, and they both managed to bring me to tears (ha! Not a difficult feat). And, they actually disclosed some pretty personal information with me as they shared.

But here’s the thing: I wouldn’t have learned the things about them that I did h ad I not taken initiative in conversation. It’s easy to be near someone and have no interaction, isn’t it? I can be pretty reserved until I feel comfortable, so I get it. It can feel awkward.

But I have a secret:  that’s part of adult life. The sooner we can roll with it, the sooner we can move past it.

God regularly takes the initiative with us. He always has. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). As we are growing in the likeness of Christ, we can and should become like Him in this way. Like I mentioned, it doesn’t always come “naturally” for me, but I’m committed to being one who takes initiative because He’s shown me that He is like this, and I want to be like Him. Make no mistake, I need to help of the Holy Spirit to do this!

So, you and I have an opportunity this summer to reach out to other women and to share the gospel with them. You don’t even have to be a mom! Maybe you’re a college student and hang at the pool, or are in a new work environment.

Wherever you are, you have an opportunity just like I do, to be a light and an ambassador for Christ. And while it’s awesome to talk about the idea of it, often times the only way for it to become reality is to commit to it, and to have a game plan. And maybe even some camaraderie.

Below are five conversation starters to help you bravely step out into conversation with other women. These are very simple ways to break the ice. Feel free to adapt them to fit the need of the moment. Remember, they are conversation “starters,” so ask the Lord for wisdom and discernment as to how to steer the conversation. It’s amazing where the conversation can go in a short period of time if someone just starts it.

1. “I noticed your son is in my daughter’s swim class. Do you have other children doing swim this summer?”

2. “My kids have been looking forward to summer swim season over the last few months, have yours?”

3. “How long has your family done swim team?”

4. “We are so thankful for this pool! We don’t have one near our house. Do you live close by?”

5. “I did (or didn’t) swim growing up, did you?”

You never know what relationships might develop, or what opportunities you’ll have this summer because of your willingness to be like Your Father, taking initiative in relationship with a stranger.

Blessings!