Spiritual Minded Military Montana Army Reserve: How to Share My Faith When Not in Uniform—The Civilian Witness Protocol

 

The silence between drill weekends

There is no pressure on you during the drill. Prayer is done before meals. You share truth about your faith with your battle buddies. The uniform instils confidence. The uniform is a way of identifying who you are.

Then you go home. The uniform is hung in the closet. You begin to talk quietly.

On Monday morning, in the workplace. Your fellow workers are not aware that you are a Christian. They aren't aware that you serve in the Army Reserve. They have no idea what your beliefs are.

You are not ashamed; that's why you are silent. You don't know how to make the connection because there is a silence. You know how to act as a witness in uniform. You are not sure what to do when you have to testify in civilian attire.

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes." — Romans 1:16

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Why Montana makes witness harder

The distances are vast. You spend hours on the road to drill. You commute for hours to work. The people you see on a day-to-day basis are the same people. No anonymity, like with others. The words you say are important.

The culture is serene. Montanans don't overshare! They do not impose their opinions on others. Privacy is valued in the culture. Witnessing is breaking a taboo.

The communities are small in size. Everyone knows everyone. Everyone will know by dinner if you say something awkward. The world is indeed a place of silence.

The enemy is playing with the land around Montana, separating your voices from one another. He wants you quiet. He desires you to be invisible. He would like you to think that only uniformed individuals should be witnesses.

The enemy is a liar. Your response is the Civilian Witness Protocol.

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The three witness barriers (and how to break them)

1. "I don't want to be too pushy.

You've met the street preachers. The loud voices. The judgmental signs. You don't want to be him/her. You are looking to be respectful.

The break: a witness is NOT about volume. The word "witness" means "seeing." Your "Be Sober Minded" shirt isn't noisy. It is visible. Others read your chest! They ask questions. You answer. No pushing required.

2. I don't know what to say.

When you are asked about your faith, you become cold. Your mind doesn't get the message. You mumble something and turn the subject as if to say, "Let's talk about something else.

The break: No sermon is required. This is a required sentence. I am a follower of Jesus; he changed my life. That is enough. If they desire, they will seek.

3. I'm not a pastor; I'm not qualified.

You feel that the witness is for chaplains. For pastors. For those with a degree in Bible. Not for you.

The break: Your story makes you qualified. No one can dispute your story. "Previously, I was this type of person; now I'm this type of person. That is a witness.

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The silent witness: what you wear when you cannot speak

Your voice may fail. Your shirt will not.

• The "Be Sober Minded" shirt speaks scripture without you opening your mouth. "Be sober, be vigilant." People read it. They wonder what it means. They ask. You answer.
• The Choose To Be Sober shirt speaks of your decision. You chose sobriety. You chose faith. The shirt announces your choice before you say a word.
• The Sober In Christ, a shirt speaks to your identity. You are not just sober. You are sober in Christ. The distinction matters. The shirt makes it visible.
• The Spiritual-Minded Military shirt speaks to your tribe. You are a soldier. You are a Christian. You are not hiding either.

The Remnant Crown speaks of your authority. You reign with Christ. The crown is not a hat. The crown is a declaration.

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The prepared answer

No theological education required. You must have a single sentence.

I follow Jesus; He saved my life.

Practice it. Speak in a mirror. Speak to your husband or wife. Repeat to your battle partner. Make it automatic.

So when people ask you what's up in your shirt, you're covered. I follow Jesus; He changed my life. If you are asked why you don't drink, you have your answer. I believe in Jesus. Jesus changed my life.

If a person asks you, “Why do you have a different look?” you have your answer. I am a follower of Jesus; I changed my life because of Him.

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." — 1 Peter 3:15

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The Montana witness rhythm

The Daily Witness. Display your declaration every day. Not just on Sunday. Not only when you want to. The shirt tells stories as you work, drive, and shop.

The Weekly Witness. Talking once a week. Not ten. One. Talk to a colleague about what they did over the weekend. Listen. Tell one sentence about your faith. That is it.

The Drill Weekend Witness. You and your battle buddies know your faith. Inquire about their religious experiences. Hear before you speak. The witness is listening.

The Family Witness. Your family is a great source of knowledge about you. They have witnessed your transformation. Tell them why. I'm a follower of Jesus; He has transformed my life.

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What the enemy fears about your witness

The enemy does not fear your theology. The enemy does not fear your arguments. The enemy fears your visibility.

When you wear your declaration, the enemy sees a Christian who is not hiding. He sees a soldier who is still on mission. He sees a witness who will not shut up.

The enemy hesitates. The enemy looks for softer targets. The enemy moves on.

Your shirt is not a decoration. Your shirt is a deterrent.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13

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