Alarid explores the significance of names in shaping identity and evokes personal stories to illustrate their power in relationships and purpose. He encourages prayer for individuals by name, linking this practice to evangelism and the profound care God has for each person.
Alarid argues that love is essential in evangelism, advocating for authentic relationships over fear-based conversions. He introduces the 'Bless' lifestyle, sharing his transformative friendship with a former prisoner, highlighting how love can lead to genuine spiritual transformation.
Alarid underscores prayer as the foundational practice for evangelism, recounting his journey from discouragement to developing a friendship through prayer with a hostile professor. This illustrates how prayer can soften hearts and facilitate meaningful discussions about faith.
Alarid emphasizes active listening as a critical tool for building connections and encouraging faith discussions. By sharing his experience with a student who opens up through engagement, he illustrates the profound impact of compassion and understanding in fostering spiritual curiosity.
Alarid details his unexpected friendship with civic leader Ken, which blossomed from initial resentment to collaboration through shared meals and community service. This illustrates how building relationships can align with biblical teachings on peace and connection.
Alarid highlights the transformative nature of service through his relationship with a college student in need, demonstrating how kindness can foster trust and a sense of belonging. He calls for active engagement in serving others as a pathway to deeper connections and spiritual growth.
Alarid shares a pivotal encounter with a Wiccan during a Bible study, focusing on God's love amidst hostility. His narrative emphasizes that evangelism is not just about conversion but building relationships, culminating in the joyous revelation of the woman's acceptance of Christ years later.
Alarid calls Christians to actively engage with non-believers, positioning prayer as a critical catalyst for outreach. He encourages readers to respond to God's call, likening prayer to fuel that ignites their mission to share faith throughout their communities.
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President of World Prays and Chairman of Pray For All
Brian Alarid is the President of World Prays and the Chairman of Pray For All. He has over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry and executive leadership. He is the author of two books When People Pray and By Name: How to Pray for People and Lead Them to Jesus. Brian has preached the Gospel and trained thousands of leaders in over 30 nations through conferences, churches, crusades, prayer rallies, television, and radio. He previously served as a Regional Manager for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Brian has a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Brian has been married to Dr. Mercy Alarid for 28 years, and they reside in Guatemala City, Guatemala with their three children: Chloe, Colin, and Lauren.
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Billions of people don’t know Jesus, but God has given you and me the power to change that — and it all starts with prayer. As you pray for people by name, Jesus gives you His love for them and begins to open their hearts to the Gospel. In By Name, Brian Alarid will equip and inspire you to pray for people and lead them to Jesus using the five lifestyle habits that Jesus modeled: pray, listen, eat, serve, and share. This book will help you love people like Jesus and impact your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, and co-workers for eternity.
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