The Five Gifts Podcast

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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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The Invitation Strategy

2026-03-23

Two weeks before Easter marks a decisive moment in evangelism. In this episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell equip leaders and believers to move from preparation to action by mastering discernment-based invitations. Building on weeks of prayer, fasting, and relational investment, they introduce a clear framework for recognizing spiritual readiness through three stages: internal, external, and convicted seekers. Listeners will learn how to extend invitations naturally, remove barriers, and operate in the Divine Urgency of the Evangelistic Gift—reaching people not as projects, but as sons and daughters being drawn home. This episode provides both theological clarity and practical tools to help individuals and churches maximize their impact this Easter season through Spirit-led, relational evangelism.

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