🚀 Getting Started
Opening the Plugin
🔥 Method 1: Ribbon Icon
Look for the flame icon in the left sidebar and click it to open Street Evangelist Companion
⌨️ Method 2: Command Palette
Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac), type "Street Evangelist", and select "Open Street Evangelist"
First Time Setup
Set Your Name
Click the ⚙️ settings icon in the header, enter your name under "Minister Name". This personalizes your greetings.
Configure Note Folders (Optional)
Enable "Create Notes for Journal Entries" and set paths for Journal, Prayers, and Testimonies. Default paths work great for most users.
🏠 Home Tab
Your ministry command center and daily encouragement.
What You'll See
Quick Actions
From Home, you can quickly access:
- Log Encounter - Fast access to toolkit
- New Journal Entry - Start writing
- View Timeline - Study history
📜 Timeline Tab
Journey through 2000+ years of Christian evangelism history.
The Seven Eras
| Era | Period | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 🕊️ Apostolic Age | 30-100 AD | Birth of the Church |
| ⛪ Early Church | 100-325 AD | Persecution & Growth |
| 📜 Medieval Period | 325-1500 AD | Institutional Christianity |
| 🔥 Reformation | 1500-1700 AD | Return to Scripture |
| 🌍 Great Awakenings | 1700-1900 AD | Revival Movements |
| ⭐ Pentecostal Revival | 1900-1960 AD | Spirit Outpouring |
| 🌐 Modern Era | 1960-Present | Global Expansion |
Using the Timeline
Click on any era header to expand and see detailed events:
Filtering Events
- All History - See everything
- Apostolic Focus - Events emphasizing Apostolic doctrine
- COOLJC - Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ history
🛠️ Toolkit Tab
Track and analyze your street ministry encounters.
Logging an Encounter
Open the Form
Click "Log New Encounter" button
Fill in Details
Enter location, notes, select outcome (Prayer, Conversation, Tract, Salvation), and your feeling
Submit
Click "Submit Encounter" to save. The encounter is added to your history.
Understanding Statistics
Your stats dashboard shows:
- Total Encounters - All ministry interactions
- Salvations - Souls won to Christ! 🎉
- Prayers - Times you prayed with someone
- Tracts - Literature distributed
- Conversations - Extended discussions
📚 Doctrine Tab
Your complete COOLJC doctrinal reference.
Five Sub-Sections
1. Overview
Who we are as COOLJC: identity, core beliefs, mission statement, church history summary
2. Oneness Theology
Understanding the Godhead with key scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 3:16
3. Salvation (Acts 2:38)
The three steps: Repent, Be Baptized in Jesus' name, Receive the Holy Ghost
4. Holiness Standards
Living set apart: modesty, uncut hair, holy conduct, separation from worldliness
5. Apologetics
Answers to common objections about the Trinity, baptism, tongues, and holiness
Salvation Steps (Acts 2:38)
📝 Journal Tab
Document your ministry journey.
Four Sub-Sections
✍️ Write (Journal Entries)
Create daily journal entries with title, content, and mood tracking
🙏 Prayers
Add prayer requests and mark them answered when God moves
⭐ Testimonies
Record God's faithfulness and your ministry victories
📖 Scripture Memory
Add verses and track your progress: New → Learning → Memorized
📁 Working with Notes
Enabling Note Creation
- Go to Settings (⚙️ icon)
- Find "Note Storage Options"
- Enable "Create Notes for Journal Entries"
- Set your folder paths
Default Folder Structure
Note Format Example
💡 Tips for Street Ministry
Before You Go Out
- Pray - Ask God for divine appointments
- Review - Refresh your scripture memory
- Prepare - Bring tracts, water, snacks
- Partner - Go with at least one other person
During Ministry
- Listen First - Understand their need
- Share Your Testimony - Personal stories connect
- Use Scripture - The Word is powerful
- Be Patient - Some seeds take time
- Log Encounters - Document while fresh
After Ministry
- Journal - Reflect on what happened
- Pray - Intercede for those you met
- Follow Up - If contact info was exchanged
- Testify - Share victories with your church
Sample Conversation Starters
| Approach | Example |
|---|---|
| Direct | "Do you know Jesus as your Savior?" |
| Indirect | "What do you think happens after death?" |
| Testimonial | "Can I share what God did in my life?" |
| Helpful | "Is there anything I can pray for you about?" |
| Literature | "Would you like something encouraging to read?" |
🔧 Troubleshooting
Plugin Not Showing
- Check if plugin is enabled in Settings → Community Plugins
- Try reloading Obsidian (
Ctrl/Cmd + R) - Check for errors in Developer Console (
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I)
Data Not Saving
- Check that you clicked "Submit" or "Save"
- Verify write permissions on vault folder
- Try the "Sync Ministry Notes" command
Notes Not Creating
- Ensure "Create Notes" is enabled in settings
- Check folder paths are valid
- Verify folders exist (they should auto-create)
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- Email: Contact through website
- Prayer: We're here for you spiritually too!