Testimonials

Over the weekend, Jim’s challenge motivated me to put the gospel message into practice. This means that I should actively share the message of God’s grace, which opened my eyes. I found it helpful to pray for people individually and build relationships with them. Moreover, I used the tools we learned to share the gospel message clearly, which was very valuable.

I enjoyed listening to and talking with Pastor Jim Halstead when our church hosted a Go & Tell Ministries weekend. He inspired me to share the gospel more intentionally when speaking, especially when listening to others. Now, I want to give it to God and allow Him to provide me with the right words at the right time to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in words and deeds.

We greatly appreciated Pastor Jim and his heart for people and evangelism. He taught us tools to evangelize and shared his heart and life with us. I’d recommend every church hosting a Go & Tell Ministries weekend.

I attended Pastor Jim’s three hour Evangelism Workshop. The seminar was enlightening, challenging and well worth the time invested. It reminded me of the importance of sharing the Gospel and my personal testimony, fulfilling the Great Commission outlined in Matthew 28:18-20.

Jim did a fantastic job of sharing the passion and need for evangelism and giving us practical ways to do it, too! His workshop was powerful and personal, effective in equipping believers to share their faith with others through everyday relationships.

As a pastor, I am always encouraging our church to share the Gospel. It’s easy for me to tell them to “Go” but I don’t always tell them “how”. This 3 hour seminar equipped our people with the “how” so they can “Go & Tell”!

Go and Tell Evangelism Workshop is Biblically based and practical. Pastor Jim’s enthusiasm, life stories, and high energy along with some great practical tools will encourage anyone who wants to share the Gospel.

Evangelism is relational. I had our youth group listen to Jim’s sermon on Sunday. They loved his stories about evangelism. Jim’s passion for spreading the Gospel is evident and infectious in all that he says and does!

I met Jim Halstead at our denominational district conference. Immediately, I discovered his passion and love for evangelism. I had him at our church for a Go & Tell Ministries Evangelism weekend, and it went so well that I invited him back the following year for a Disciples Making Disciples weekend. It was just as good, and now I am pairing people up to be discipled or to disciple another person. Jim’s training and materials are perfect for this, and they come from a lifetime of excellent practice experience.

Our church was greatly encouraged by Go and Tell! Jim’s training was refreshing and much needed for all of us.

I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar. The main thing I was reminded of is that I don’t have to deliver the Gospel in a perfectly, organized way. The seminar also demonstrates how to get from casual conversation to the nuts and bolts of sharing the good news of Jesus. Thank you, Jim for sharing with us!

I attended the Go and Tell workshop with two other leaders from our church. We left completely switched on, encouraged, and wanting to share the Gospel with the simple tools Jim taught us. The most important thing I think I could say about this experience is that I personally left with less fear than when I came. The next day one of our team led someone to Jesus in the same geography he has been doing street ministry for the last 8 years! We can’t wait to weave this teaching through the fabric of ministry within on our church!

Your dedication to reaching out to the lost is such a blessing. I am an International Evangelist, Street Preacher, and Pastor, and we go to churches mostly in Africa and set their church on fire to reach the lost and serve God. Your resources are a great gift to us in teaching and equipping a church congregation. God Bless you and your Ministry, and May The Windows of Heaven be opened to pour out a Blessing to you and your Ministry.

Jim Halstead is a phenomenal person who leads a profound ministry. Having worked with Jim on sharing the good news, he helped me understand the most important characteristics of true success: faith, the knowledge of the scriptures, and support from the community built over time, decades to be exact. While he has decades of experience as a church pastor, his work is not done. He continues to work as founder and pastor of Go & Tell Ministries. He has gained my most profound respect. I highly recommend him for seminars and preaching engagements.

I just read your new book, A Disciple’s Walk. It is a very easy read with a compelling punch at the end that stimulates thoughts about moving a relationship into gospel sharing. Well done, Jim.

The Go and Tell Evangelism Workshop was engaging and inspiring. Jim’s presentation was winsome, deep, and practical. The experience inspired us to take the message of Jesus to everyone, but especially to the key people we each identified in the seminar whom we are now praying for daily for the opportunity to lead to Christ.

Ever wish you were better at sharing the gospel? The Go and Tell Workshop gives you a concise, practical track for reaching others in a relational way. Jim Halstead is an excellent communicator with real life stories. Be blessed and motivated by this excellent workshop. To God be the glory!

Our church was greatly blessed, encouraged, and challenged this past weekend by what Jim presented at the Evangelism Workshop Saturday and Sunday as he preached. What Jim presented was poignant, pointed and powerful, combining compelling stories, practical approaches, and biblical truth. Just what we needed to help us move forward in our disciple making mission.

Good morning Jim, Yesterday, I started reading Disciples Making Disciples book. This looks like a very helpful tool for discipleship. I am thinking of using it with a small group of leaders in one of the prisons to equip them to disciple others. I believe it is a valuable tool. Blessings, Ken

The Go & Tell workship really energized our church to begin praying for the person by name whom God wants us to Go & Tell them about Jesus. We are doing that every Sunday together. We are definitely planning to do the small group study!

“So Kristi challenged me to pick up your book and read some of it. So, I grabbed it this morning and made time to read it. WOW! It is great. I never knew your story, Jim, but it is incredible what God has made happen since you’re turning to Christ. I am intrigued and convinced by your book. It is so personal and easy to read. And I’m so humbled to know that you touched our lives so many years ago- and still do. So, I just wanted to say I love it! It’s great. I will finish reading it, too, and be a better disciple because of it. Thank you, Jim, for accepting the call. And thank you, Kristi, for standing by my side in hard times and challenging me. I am truly blessed to know you both.”

We tend to complicate things. Jim reminds us that evangelism is simply sharing God’s story with the people He puts in our lives. We become more aware – and enabled – when we start praying for the people we are in contact and relationship with. Be willing to step out and God will help us do the rest!

I have been sharing the gospel with a young single mom for over a year. She asks lots of good questions, but doesn’t seem to be understanding. I keep praying for her, but now realize that I need to be more specific about her inability to keep the law perfectly, which is what God requires! She needs to repent!

I really appreciated how Jim emphasized praying for specific people by name. Salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit, and so our gospel witness must be saturated with prayer. Praying for specific people helps us love them better and to be more personally invested in sharing the Good News with them.

It was such a blessing to host Go and Tell at our church. Our church has been encouraged, equipped and emboldened to pray and share the gospel with those that God has placed in our lives. I’m looking forward to see what God will do in our community as we seek to be obedient to our Lord and Savior Jesus!

It was a true blessing to have Jim with us. This was the best workshop I have ever attended. He not only told us what to do but how to do it. After hearing Jim on Sunday one man said that he wished he had attended on Saturday. God bless your ministry.

I am reading, Disciples Making Disciples, and am enjoying it as a daily devotional. It is one of the best I have ever seen. But the book is also a fantastic tool that can be a stand alone source to disciple a new believer.

This is a great and practical workshop to equip Christians to share the Gospel with friends and family. A very practical and interactive time sprinkled with stories that encourage and teach. Would highly recommend.

Go and Tell is an excellent resource. Jim Halstead is an excellent speaker and a weaver of relevant, poignant tales that kept my church engaged and encouraged them through the materials. Many told us that the three hours in the workshop flew by. However, the time spent with Jim Halstead was even more valuable than the workshop. His wisdom gleaned from decades of ministry is invaluable to pastors and leaders.

Since attending the Go and Tell Workshop, I have been much more motivated and ready to sow the seeds of the gospel and “bloom where I’m planted.” While I had had a heart for outreach and the unchurched already, God used the workshop to show me how little I was really loving those without Christ. The workshop helped bring together for me the priorities of delighting in God, praying for the lost, taking an interest in their lives with how to more naturally share the gospel message. For the first time in my life I feel like I truly understand that “evangelism is relational.” Praise God for how he is using Go and Tell ministries to equip the saints for the work of ministry!

So… this guy Jim Halstead came by for dinner! Haven’t seen him in 30 years… but 30 years ago he was my Junior high youth pastor at Sunrise… we got to catch up and I got to share with him that the work he invested into me way back then is still paying off… but what was super exciting was hearing about his “next steps”… he’s been a pastor, an associate pastor, has worked in the prison system, worked with people in recovery, worked with refugees, worked in bridging the gap between white and African American churches, worked in 3 different denominations, worked as a teacher with special needs students, and all through this kept driving home the message of how much Jesus loves people. This is guy who has truly walked the talk… And now in his “retirement” years is launching an entirely new chapter in creating an organization focused on simplifying evangelism. So stoked to see him again after all these years and stoked to meet a guy who isn’t even close to throwing the towel in… so encouraging!

Good Monday Morning, Jim! I just wanted to share some experiences we’ve been having here at HCC! A little less than a month ago, after Sunday worship, we led a young man to Christ! Yesterday, we had three people share, as part of the sermon, their different experiences responding to the Holy Spirit’s prompting to talk with others about their faith! Two led people to Jesus; one discovered fellowship with someone he didn’t know was a believer! We are very excited to hear these things! We are pressing forward, believing these are just the first drops of an outpouring of the Kingdom of God here in Hopkins! May Grace and Peace be yours in abundance…

Thank you, Jim, for the excellent seminar I attended today in KY! I have already begun asking more questions to facilitate relationships. I know I was supposed to be there today to hear your words of wisdom, and I so appreciate your contribution to my Christian walk. I enjoyed your upbeat, honest, and heartwarming style of communication and the testimonies you shared with us about your experiences. Again, blessings to you and safety as you travel all over. I will add you to my growing list of people I pray for every day! I will tag you in my brain under missionaries, so you’ll be in good company with my intercessions. God bless you with your very important work!

Thank you Jim. Great direction on sharing the love of Christ. Priceless information.

My wife & I came to the workshop with the understanding a true believer will be obedient to God’s word. We came away understanding that a true believer will be obedient & share the gospel with unbelievers. We also came away with the tools to confidently engage in a relational presentation of the gospel so that the Holy Spirit is able bring them into a new life “In Christ”.

For several months now, I have gone to our church building on Monday mornings to take out the trash. I am retired, so I don’t get out of bed too early, but I usually perform this task around 9 AM. A week ago, on Sunday evening, I pondered about gathering the trash that evening rather than in the morning. So around 6 PM, I went to take out the garbage. When I arrived, there were, as usual, a couple of cars in the parking lot. There was a teen shooting basketball, and then there was a black car that was near the center of our parking lot. I started to go past the black car, but then I felt that I should check to see if someone there needed help. When I approached the driver’s side of the car, I lowered my window, and so did the young man in the black car. I asked if he needed any help. He replied, “No thanks.” I then told him that I thought he might be a member of the other group that meets here in the afternoon. He said, “No,” and I drove to the front door. As I was about to enter the building, the young man drove up to where I was. I walked back to him and asked how I might help him. He asked, “How can I be part of that other group?” There were some tears in his eyes, and I knew then that he did need help and that God had placed me there, at that time, to be His helper. I invited this stranger to my car, where we talked. Some tears were shed, and he shared some serious aspects of his life that were discussed. He listened intently to what I told

Pastor Jim really helped my husband and I to realize Evangelism is really as simple as having a relationship with someone. Having conversations and praying for them. I would highly recommend the Go and Tell Training.

Jim came and spoke this weekend in both of our worship services and led a workshop. It was an amazing time of story-telling, Scripture and awe-inspiring powerful grace. We learned about tools to use in evangelism but more than that we were reminded that Evangelism is Relational. We love people and because of that we share the gospel! Pray that more laborers would join us now! Thank you Jim!

This seminar is priceless if you truly want to reach lost people as Christ commanded us to do. Pastor Halstead uses very well constructed methods for developing relationship through questioning and listening before presenting the answer to all life’s problems-Jesus. These questions guide people to awareness of their sin, repentance, and the free gift of eternal life in Christ. We came to faith late in life but we want to use the years we have left to reach lost people for the Lord and we truly believe this seminar is going to help us do that. Thank you so very, very much.

This was a great Evangelism Workshop. The Go & Tell Evangelism Workshop gave you key points in sharing the gospel with others. It was an encouraging workshop, that also gave you the tools needed to share Jesus with others. I highly recommend it.

Janice and I were very appreciative of Jim’s own life examples of how he shares his faith. Also, others that have taken the course, have built relationships and have been led by His Spirit to lead many to Christ!

At Northern Heights Baptist Church, one of our goals it to reach our community, region, and the world with the Gospel of Christ. The Go & Tell Evangelism Workshop with Pastor Jim provides our congregation with a simple tool to share the Gospel with those around them. The specific focus on prayer for those being shared with was especially powerful.

It was a privilege to have you at Bentheim. I thought you did an outstanding job teaching and connecting with the class. Your personal stories really bring it to life! Blessings on your ministry!

I’ve been a Christian for 59 years. I’ve taken most of the evangelism trainings offered over many years. The Go & Tell Evangelism Workshop and Go & Tell Great Commission Study video series are the best. It is doable, and I can remember the steps. It flows naturally. It aligns with the comfort of the Doctrines of Grace. Thank you!

Four years ago, I began meeting a then-first-grade boy for lunch at my local elementary school. As I met with my chatty little lunch buddy, it became clear that he was not raised in a gospel-centered home. Sadly, he didn’t know the reason for the Christmas season, nor had he ever heard that Easter was about Someone other than a mythical bunny. When the opportunity came, I shared God’s good news with my red-haired, freckled friend in age-appropriate language. I shared it again when he was in second grade, third grade, and fourth grade. Each time, he politely listened but didn’t have any questions and quickly moved the conversation away from a Savior for sin and back to soccer, spiders, or silly putty. I’ve been praying for him often over the past four years. Now he’s a fifth grader, and last week he opened the door for a conversation about eternity. We were talking about why Jesus came to earth and the gift of forgiveness that He offers. I shared with him the penalty of sin and Christ’s payment for sin. For the first time, my friend recognized that the wages of his sin deserve death and that the free gift of God for him is eternal life in Christ Jesus. “I want to accept Jesus right now,” he said, “but I don’t know what or how to pray.” I pulled out a Go & Tell gospel tract that has a prayer of repentance printed on it. He read the prayer aloud, and then I told him that God promised to save him from his sins when he prayed from his heart. “Can I keep this,” he asked. “I want to tell my class and family about what God has done for them and what Christmas is really about!”

As the Pastor of Evangelism and Discipleship, finding a curriculum to help believers share the gospel with a post-modern culture is difficult. What Go and Tell Ministries has to offer is, hands down, the best resources and training available if you want to equip your church to be laborers in the field that is white for harvest.

Was a very inspirational seminar. Should be used in every church in America. Looking forward to practicing and using for His Kingdom.

Go And Tell Ministries helped open my eyes and heart more to live for Jesus as if it was my last 24 hours to live on earth. We are given today but tomorrow is not guaranteed!

Jim was so lead by the spirit and you could see and feel his love for Jesus. GREAT ! So glad I had the opportunity to attend and learn so much.

Within his stories, our speaker made a great suggestion to pray REGULARLY for those you’d like to see saved by NAME! I prefer saying many little short prayers throughout the day when something comes to mind. But when I think about all the prayers and concerns of myself and loved ones in total, oftentimes daily prayer time seems overwhelming to me, so very much I want to pray about. Spending a longer prayer time with God is definitely one of my inconsistent weak spots. And then the next day prayer seems so long again and too repetitious, if I can even make myself do it again so soon. I appreciate his suggestion to split up the many people, organizations, and situations that you want to pray for throughout the week. Organized into daily suggestions will be very helpful for my mostly left-brained thinking. That way I can pray for many of those I want to know Christ by name, rather than lumping them all together in a general prayer request. I’d say wish me luck, but that would be ridiculous, rather I’ll ask you for a little prayer that will help me focus on more specific regular prayer more, thank you

I am a teacher and incorporate role play in my courses. Jim’s use of it in the seminar was an excellent strategy to take away fear about asking people questions that lead to spiritual conversations. His ability to communicate in a simple manner put everyone at ease and made us feel that we can share the gospel easily. I highly recommend his training.

The grace brought into the lives of those involved in this opportunity was tremendous. The stories and personal testimonies reach out and cause many “ah-hah” moments. We look forward to using the video and book in future work. Grace and Peace – HOPE

I was given a new excitement and a better understanding of what it means to Go Tell by attending a Go & Tell Evangelism Seminar. The stories told by Jim Halstead moved me and also filled me with sadness that I didn’t understand the way to do this so effectively. I’m looking forward to increasing my knowledge, being ready to share Christ more, and to bloom where I am planted. I was blessed.

I want to take a moment and give a word of recommendation for Jim. I’ve known Jim for over 25 years and his heart for evangelism/discipleship. He is one of the guys who really gets it. For years you could find Jim at local coffee shops meeting with people, discipling them, and doing the work – not just talking about it. He is a great communicator, has been a community leader in education, and is a shepherd’s shepherd. I wouldn’t hesitate to put my family under his ministry. Any way that the MCUSA can partner with him I would support.

The Go & Tell Ministries was an unforgettable weekend, encouraging and equipping us as a church! Your testimonies of the power of the gospel at work, as you have shared with so many people, were both humbling and exciting, and witnessing that power, I pray, would encourage us, even more to never be ashamed of the gospel! You gave lots of great practical ways to be engaged in evangelism, from praying for specific people to simple methods of developing relationships and how to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ. My wife Annette and I, and each of our children, have a specific person (or people) we are now praying for and looking forward to what comes next! Our church is planning to go through the follow-up study soon. I’m excited to see how God will continue to change our lives and the lives of others, to love Him and our neighbors more, and to always be ready to give a reason for the hope we have in Jesus. God bless you, brother!

Pastor Jim Halsted spent two days with our church, presenting an evangelism workshop. It was an inspiring, convicting, and God-glorifying two days. He provided tools that I believe will better equip us to do the Lord’s work of presenting the gospel to others. Thanks Jim!

I have been a Christian for over three decades. During that time, I have been mentored and attended several seminars on the topic of reaching the lost for Christ. Many of them were very good, but none of them ever touched on the “how to” better than the Go and Tell presentation that I was fortunate to attend. After I went to one of the seminars, I felt more equipped to reach out in complete confidence to anyone to share the truth about the risen Son of God. Good job…Go and Tell.

“Thank you very much for sharing the Word with our church family last Sunday! I have heard several testimonies of how your message moved people to be more faithful in their gospel witness. One lady shared with me she noticed a man crying next to her at a restaurant while she was eating lunch after the worship service. She remembered your challenge to bloom where we are planted; she stepped out of her comfort zone and began to talk with him. After two hours of conversation, he admitted that he had planned to end his life that day. Her message gave him hope to keep living. We are constantly blessed by your faithfulness to Christ and commitment to equipping the church to share the gospel effectively. May the Lord Jesus continue to give you favor and strength for the work He has called you to fulfill in these days!

Thanks for a clear and compelling presentation of sharing faith with others. It was inspiring and provided tools to help all put this into practice. Thanks for being a blessing.​