- Write your testimony to approximately 2,500 characters or less.

- Have an attention-grabbing opener.

- Include the major turning point in your spiritual journey. Your story should have three parts: 

• Before the turning point: What was my life like before I was a believer?
• How the turning point took place: How I became a believer. 
• After the turning point: How Jesus has changed my life.

- Be realistic. Do not imply that Christ removes all of life’s problems.

- Speak clearly about Jesus. He is the main focus.

• Do not make statements that reflect negatively on churches, organizations, or people.
• Avoid mentioning denominations or churches by name.
• Avoid sounding like a preacher.
• Do not use vague terms as “joyful,” “peaceful,” ”happy,” or ”changed,” without explaining them.
• Avoid using biblical or religious words such as “saved,” ”converted,” ”convicted,” ”or “sin” without clarifying what you mean.

• Write as though you were speaking to a friend rather than giving a formal speech.
• Be positive from start to finish.
• Be specific. Give enough details to arouse interest.
• Be accurate.
• Include interesting, but compelling experiences.
• Use one or two Bible verses, but only where they relate directly to your experience.
• Include an attention-grabbing first sentence.
• Write a closing that provides a finished and logical conclusion.

See these samples of personal testimonies:

• Pastor Dave's Testimony
• Kimberly's Testimony
• Ian's Testimony
• Caryl's Testimony

Editing Suggestions:

Ask a pastor or trusted Christian mentor to review your testimony to ensure the Gospel is communicated through your story and that it speaks to a wide audience. 

• Ask someone who's qualified to proofread your writing for grammatical errors, typos, punctuation, etc.