Which type of encounter focuses on relationships and uses witness as the vehicle of action?

• A. Allegiance encounters
• B. Truth encounters
• C. Power encounters
• D. Contextual encounters

Answer: (B)

Truth encounters center on relationships and witness as the vehicle of action. In this approach, the gospel is shared through personal, credible testimony within genuine relationships, so trust is built and the message about Jesus naturally flows from what the believer has seen and experienced. The focus is on bearing witness—telling what Jesus has done, who He is, and why it matters—and inviting a response grounded in that truth.

This differs from other approaches that emphasize different levers. Allegiance encounters aim to prompt a loyalty decision, often tied to identity or group alignment rather than sustained personal testimony. Power encounters seek to demonstrate authority or miraculous signs to compel belief, which centers on perception of power rather than relational trust. Contextual encounters concentrate on adapting the message to a local culture or context, prioritizing fit and relevance of method, whereas truth encounters foreground relational witness as the primary means of presenting the message.