Effective evangelism requires ...

Went to a great talk at New Wine by David Parker on what evangelism requires. It is based on Mark 14. Here are the key points I took away:

Effective evangelism requires:

• Self-denial - personal sacrifice for the good of others.
  
• A broken heart for the lost.
• Demonstrative love: "evangelism is an outward demonstration of all other gifts".
• Consistency in:
1. Friendly contact.
2. Meaningful connections.
3. Significant content.
• Creating a climate of pleasant surprise, instead of disappointment.
  
• Embracing ultimate joy - anticipation of the good to come.