This article was written by me and originally published on the site Apologetics315.com http://www.apologetics315.com/2012/06/how-to-get-apologetics-in-your-church-2.html Four Lessons for the Apologetics Small Group by Randall Chase When I speak on the topic of Apologetics and designing an apologetics program I always try to implement a few key foundations that the student can take away with them. The four keys that I have seen to be most successful are: 1. Relationship building 2. Don’t speak beyond your knowledge base 3. Always be willing to learn 4. Listen first, respond second Point One: Remember true relationship building is going to have the greatest lasting impact . This means that it's not about how well you argue a point if the person that you're speaking to doesn't respect you as an individual enough to receive what you're saying. While you may get the point across, chances are he will not develop a lasting, life-altering out...
Bringing the two together, as it should be.