One Simple Statement…
The Heaven Statement: One Simple Method That Changes Everything…
What if sharing your faith felt as natural as caring about the people you love?
For most believers, evangelism creates anxiety. We know we should share our faith, but the traditional approaches feel forced, confrontational, or simply don't match our personality. After years of ministry and training at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism, I've discovered a 24-word approach that changes everything.
The Problem: Why Traditional Evangelism Feels Wrong
Research shows that 96% of Christians believe sharing faith is important, yet 47% think the way most people do evangelism is wrong. This isn't a failure of commitment—it's a failure of method.
Most evangelism training focuses on:
Overcoming objections
Memorizing scripts
Creating pressure situations
One-size-fits-all approaches
But what if God designed each of us with unique personalities for a reason? What if authenticity, not aggression, opens hearts?
Introducing The Heaven Statement…
The Heaven Statement is a 24-word, grace-centered approach that creates curiosity instead of defensiveness. Rather than pressuring people toward a decision, it invites them into a conversation about hope. “There are so many people who think they are going to Heaven, but they don’t really understand what it takes to get to Heaven.”
The method recognizes that God has gifted each of us in unique ways. Some people are natural conversation starters. Others are better listeners. Some excel in crisis moments, while others shine in everyday relationships.
The Heaven Statement works because it:
Honors your natural personality
Reduces anxiety for both speaker and listener
Creates genuine curiosity
Opens doors for deeper conversations
Focuses on grace, not guilt
Why This Approach Works
Traditional evangelism often feels like sales—we're trying to convince someone to buy something they don't think they need. The Heaven Statement operates differently. It starts by recognizing that God has already gifted each of us in unique ways.
When we start from this foundation, everything changes:
We're not performing; we're being authentic
We're not pressuring; we're sharing hope
We're not following a script; we're having real conversations
We're not creating guilt; we're offering grace
The Results Speak for Themselves
Churches that have implemented The Heaven Statement method report:
People are now asking you, “So what does it take to get to Heaven?”
Increased confidence among congregation members
More natural, authentic faith conversations
Reduced anxiety around evangelism
Better relationships within the community
Actual lifestyle changes, not just event-based decisions
One pastor in Texas shared: "For the first time, our people are excited about sharing their faith. They're not dreading it—they're looking forward to it."
Getting Started: Simple, Authentic, Grace-Filled
The beauty of The Heaven Statement is its simplicity. You don't need special training or an extroverted personality. You just need to recognize that God has gifted you uniquely and trust that He can use your authentic relationships to share His love.
Whether you're naturally:
A storyteller or a quiet listener
Someone who thrives in groups or one-on-one conversations
More comfortable with friends or open to meeting strangers
Drawn to crisis ministry or everyday encouragement
The Heaven Statement method adapts to how God made you.
Your Next Step
If you're tired of evangelism that feels forced and want to discover how God can use your natural personality to share His love, The Heaven Statement might be exactly what you've been looking for.
Simple. Authentic. Grace-filled conversations—no pressure, no guilt, just practical tools that work.
About the Author: Grant Reed is a Billy Graham School-trained speaker and the founder of Ready to Tell Ministries. Based in Colorado, he helps churches and individuals discover grace-centered approaches to faith sharing that honor personality differences and create genuine connections. Learn more about booking Grant for your next event or training workshop.