“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I ever did.'” – John 4:39

This Scripture, and others, show us that people often come to faith when believers share their testimonies. Stories of lives changed by Jesus are undeniable and every single Christ follower—including you—has a story that can impact the lives of the lost.

God has purposefully designed your life to witness to the power of the gospel.

Learning to Share Your Story

So how do you tell your story in a concise and compelling way?

At East-West, we train believers to share their testimony in three parts: before Jesus, meeting Jesus, and after Jesus. In doing so, we ask them to pick three emotive-based words or phrases that describe what they experienced during these seasons of life and elaborate on their chosen words in one to two sentences.

Examples of How to Share Your Story

Here’s an example:

• Before Christ: Purposeless. Prior to knowing Jesus, my life lacked meaning and I did not know that I had a purpose for living.
• Meeting Christ: Loved. When I met Jesus, I learned that God loved me and proved it by sending His son to die for me.
• After Christ: Purpose. Now that I follow Jesus, I know that God wants to use me to impact others and that I have an incredible purpose.

Your Turn to Share Your Story

Now it’s your turn. What are three words and sentences that describe your journey with Jesus?

Spend a few minutes reflecting on your story and then practice telling it with people in your faith community before using it to spark spiritual conversations in your daily life.

Your story is powerful. Use it to be a light for the gospel wherever God has placed you.