As a disciple of Jesus Christ, you likely have a desire to share the good news with others. But how? Nobody wants to be a church salesperson when sharing the gospel. That just leaves you feeling yucky and fake and leaves the receiver with yet another bad impression of a weird Christian.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf shared an address in the April 2019 General Conference entitled "Missionary Work: Sharing What is in Your Heart." and an accompanying article in August 2019, "Sharing the Gospel in Normal and Natural Ways." In both messages, Elder Uchtdorf outlined five ways to share the message of Christ without being awkward:
1. Draw close to God.
2. Fill your heart with love for others.
3. Strive to walk the path of discipleship.
4. Share what is in your heart.
5. Trust the Lord to work His miracles.

No required pamphlets, no obligatory testimony-bearing moments. Basically, try to be a good follower yourself and share whatever comes naturally.

Bailey Howell and Sara Forrest are recently-returned full-time missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their mission president was committed to missionaries sharing the gospel in normal and natural ways, and these missionaries thrived in the mission culture created. Bailey and Sara share their experiences and ideas about testifying of the good news while being themselves and acting like normal people who happen to also love Jesus Christ.

Enjoy!