The Evangelism Handbook
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2E. Sharing Jesus One on One 
There are certain basic principles that will help us perform our evangelism well and prevent us from being sidetracked.
Our Approach
Our approach, the way we go about our task, is all important. First, all we do and all we say should stem from our personal relationship to Christ. It should be "Christ Centered."
Christ Centered
Secondly, what we say, the words we string into sentences, our thoughts and ideas about God, should be based upon what we know about Him from the Bible. Otherwise we set up ourselves as authorities in opposition to the Word of God as the truth.
Understandable
Thirdly, we should convey our message in such a manner that it will be understood. It should be in word and picture forms our listeners will comprehend. Our vocabulary must not take wings and fly over their heads. Our presentation should be at a level our hearers will understand. Like the apple tree in blossom it should draw those who are a long way off, with the fragrance of its petals enjoyed by those who pass by.
A Sweet Fragrance
As Paul said, "God uses us to make the knowledge about Christ spread everywhere like a sweet fragrance"(2 Corinthians 2:14). We may get our plan of approach exactly right, but it will be of no avail unless put into action. One of the big problems in the Anglican church and I'm sure we are not the only ones to be struck down by this malady, is that we talk too much about evangelism instead of doing it!
"Practical Christian Outreach in the Local Church"
