About Brad St. Clair: Evangelism Coach & Founder of YouEvangelized

By Brad St. Clair, Evangelism Coach

Brad St. Clair training a local congregation in gospel outreach, turning the fear of sharing faith into a joyful mission.

Hi, I’m Brad St. Clair, an evangelist and evangelism coach based in Springfield, Missouri.

For 22 years, I've been helping believers share Jesus with more courage, clarity, and real-world confidence.

I help everyday Christians who love Jesus but freeze up the second it's time to actually say something.

That's the whole mission of YouEvangelized: turning scared believers into confident witnesses, one real conversation at a time.

My Story: From New Believer to Reluctant Witness

Born Again, But Too Scared to Speak

I got saved at 13. I loved Jesus with all my heart and wanted to live for Him. I just had no idea how. 

I wanted to find His purpose for my life and fulfill it. Soon, I sensed that I needed to tell others that God loves them and cares for them.

I just did not understand how to do this. (Nobody gave me an instruction manual!)

So I did what I thought I should do—I carried my Bible around school.

I guess I thought if I carried it around enough, maybe people would just absorb the Gospel by osmosis—without me ever saying a word. 😂

I told people, "I'll pray for you." I went to church and invited friends to come.

By God's grace, I led a couple of people to Christ.

But I still couldn't make myself start a conversation about Jesus with a total stranger.

Wait-and-hope was my entire strategy—wait for someone to notice the Bible, and hope they would ask me about God. 

Or maybe ask me because they see the light of Jesus shining through me.

That pattern followed me straight into the Marine Corps.

What the Marine Corps Taught Me About Fear

Trained to face gunfire in the Marine Corps, but I still feared starting a faith-sharing conversation.

In bootcamp, I trained to run toward gunfire. But talking to a stranger about Jesus? I wanted to dive into a foxhole.

It taught me something important: training leads to action. If you want to share the gospel, learn how—and practice until you’re actually ready. 

The Sermon That Changed Everything

Everything changed in July 2004.

I heard a message called "Hell's Best Kept Secret" by Ray Comfort, and it lit a fire under me.

I realized we don't have to wait for someone else to bring up God first. We can start the conversation ourselves.

My First Real Witnessing Team

Knowing that and doing it were two different things.

I went back to Ray Comfort's sermon and saw it was tied to an evangelism ministry called "Way of the Master." 

Through them, I found a partner ministry at the time called "The Great News Network" (GNN). 

I reached out to GNN, found a local street-witnessing team, and started going out with them. 

There, on sidewalks and at events, I began learning how to share my faith in real conversations—with real people!

• Was it scary? Yes.
• Did I know what to say? Not at first.
• Did I make the choice and just do it? I did.

I have never regretted that decision. 

That decision changed everything for me.

GNN launched the next phase of my evangelism life. Things got exciting fast. It was thrilling, terrifying—and the best preparation possible.

How I’ll Help You: Coaching, Community, and Confidence

I've Been Exactly Where You Are

I've stood exactly where you're standing.

I've been afraid of not knowing what to say.

• Will they make fun of me?
• What questions will they ask?
• Will I just stand there with a blank stare on my face because I don't have the answer?
• Will I make God look bad? (Spoiler: He can handle it, but still...)

I spent years loving Jesus and telling almost nobody. I was God's best-kept secret.

I don't want that for you—because eternity makes silence too costly to stay comfortable.

What Coaching With Me Looks Like

Here's what I won't do: hand you seminary language or a script that makes you sound like a robot.

Here's what I will do: give you simple, practical steps you can use today, and walk with you until the fear fades.

It won't vanish overnight (I'm not a magician), but it will fade.

You'll learn to talk about Jesus the way you'd talk about anything else you love, in normal conversation, without cornering anybody at a party.

Your friends won't think you joined a cult. They'll just know you care.

You Won't Be Doing This Alone

Through this site, my training, and ongoing encouragement, I want you to know you're not doing this alone.

There's grace for the "well, that came out wrong" moments too.

One step at a time, by God's grace, you'll get there (Acts 1:8).

Got questions, or just need someone to talk to about this? Contact me — I'd love to hear from you.

You're not the first person who's felt this way — dozens of nervous believers have gone through this training and come out the other side. Their stories are here. 

About Me—Family, Hobbies, and Everyday Life

Even though I'm super passionate about sharing Jesus, there's definitely more to me than just ministry.

Here’s a peek into my everyday life, showing that God loves to use regular folks like you and me for His big plans.

My Family

I live in Springfield, Missouri.

My wife and I have 4 grown kids and 9 grandkids. 17 of us in all. That's enough for a baseball team.

Getting everyone to look at the camera at the same time can be tricky. 

All 17 of us together in one place! Brad St. Clair and his large family posing together; we may be a big group, but each one is a special blessing from the Lord.

In my daily life, I try to hand out gospel tracts, ask people if I can pray for them, and look for open doors to talk about Jesus. 

When the Lord opens a door, I walk through it and share the gospel as simply and clearly as I can. 

Motorcycles, Scooters, and Prayer Closets on Wheels

When I'm not coaching believers, I ride my Honda Goldwing.

I've done a few endurance rides, including a 1,556-mile "Bun Burner Gold" through the Iron Butt Association, completed in under 24 hours.

If I can stay focused for 1,556 miles, I figure I can stay focused for one gospel conversation.

I've had some of my best witnessing conversations at gas station stops along the way. 

It turns out a motorcycle helmet makes a pretty good prayer closet.

Completing the "Bun Burner Gold" proved to me that if you are determined to learn to share Christ, nothing can stop you.

I also have a little 50cc Honda Metropolitan scooter for zipping around town.

Top speed 38 mph, 41 if the wind is behind me and I'm going downhill!

Maybe I should tell people I'm in a biker gang. It's just a very slow, fuel-efficient one. 😂

A Few More Ordinary-Guy Details

My wife, Leann, and I enjoy antique shopping and driving Historic Route 66 together. It gives us time to spend together. 

I'm also a Marvel comics guy. Yes, you can love Jesus and still enjoy a good superhero movie.

My Day Job (My Secret Identity)

My evangelism ministry has always been part-time.

I have a full-time secular job—think of it as my secret identity.

It pays the bills and puts me in a professional setting where I get to be a witness too.

God gave each of us a circle of influence for a reason.

Integrity in the Marketplace: Living My Faith at Work

Being a witness for Jesus isn't a Sunday-only thing. Here's what a few coworkers and partners have said about what that looks like day to day:

That's what it looks like at work.

Here's what it looks like in ministry —read what pastors and everyday believers say about this training. 

About the Ministry: From Repent & Turn Ministries to YouEvangelized

Why the Name Changed

Since 2004, this ministry was called Repent and Turn Ministries.

On January 1, 2026, I rebranded to YouEvangelized—new name, new look, new website.

The mission stayed the same: train believers to live out the Great Commission, with a sharper focus than ever.

From Fear to Witness: Our Mission & Vision
See why YouEvangelized exists — and how everyday believers are trading fear for confident gospel conversations.

Street Outreach and What's Next

The secondary mission is to hit the public venues: streets, parks, and festivals to share Jesus—anywhere people are! 

I sometimes bring along willing (and sometimes slightly terrified) believers so they can watch, learn, and then say, "Oh… I can do this."

We laugh, we pray, we talk to strangers, and we watch God show up. 

Best adventure ever! 

No cape required, though comfortable shoes are highly recommended. 

I've rebranded my ministry Facebook Page with 25,000+ followers and will now be building this new website. 

Get Started

If your heart is heavy for the people you love, and you want simple, practical help to actually talk to them about Jesus—you're in the right place.

Not sure where to start? Reach out and tell me what's going on — that's what I'm here for.

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Twice a month, you'll get: 

• Encouragement to help you keep sharing the gospel (because we all need a nudge sometimes). 
• Simple tips so you can easily reach your friends without making it weird. 
• Updates on what is new and exciting on the site. 

Want to see where we've been?

Read our Outreach History here.