Cornerstone Conference EV SUMMIT ‘05 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:4

Cornerstone Conference

EV SUMMIT ‘05

Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the

world. Psalm 19:4

8 Essential Traits of Effective Healthy Evangelistic Churches

1. Empowering Leadership

2. Gift-Oriented Ministry

3. Passionate Spirituality

4. Functional structures

5. Inspiring Worship services

6. Holistic small groups

7. Need-Oriented Evangelism

8. Loving RelationshipsEV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

The Evangelism Challenge

•Defining “Biblical Evangelism”

•Practical Evangelism

•Challenges for 21st Century Ministry

EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


•What does an evangelistic church look like?

•Common Challenges to Effective Evangelism



•Future Challenges to Evangelism

•5 Myths About Personal Evangelism



•10 Myths About Evangelism

•“Deeper Evangelistic Impact”



•The Steps in Evangelism

•Five Strategies for Evangelism

•Understanding the Process of Evangelism



•Understanding the Process of Assimilation

•Effective Evangelism Methods

•Questions to Be Answered



•Steps to Mobilize Your Church for Outreach

•Twelve Misconceptions about Ministry to the Unchurched


The Evangelism ChallengeSession 1





D.L. Moody: “Sir, are you a Christian.”

Stranger: “You mind your own

business,” Moody replied:

“This is my business.”

Green, Michael P., Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House) 1989.


“Biblical Evangelism”

“Evangelism is to Christianity what veins are to our bodies. You can cut Christianity anywhere and it’ll bleed evangelism. Evangelism is vascular, it’s our business. Talk about majoring on evangelism, you might as well talk about a doctor majoring on healing. That’s our business.”

- Vance Havner

Green, Michael P., Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House) 1989.



“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 (NKJV)



“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Luke 4:19

(NKJV)

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Matthew 28:18 -20 (NKJV)EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (NKJV)



“And I also say to you that… I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

Matthew 16:18 (NKJV)



1. THE PROMISE•I will make you fishers of men.

•I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.

•I will build My church.EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


2. THE PLAN•Seek and save the lost

•GO…make disciples of all the nations

»baptizing them»teaching them



3. THE POWER•All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

•But you shall receive power

•Hades will not prevailEV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC







WITNESS (wit’ nes)

1. A. One who has seen or heard something. B. One who gives evidence. 2. To serve as or furnish evidence of.


Describing EvangelismEnglish Greek Reference

Witnessing ‘ martureo Acts 1:8

Talking ‘ laleo Acts 4:1

Evangelizing ‘ euangelizo Acts 8:4

Explaining ‘ dianoigo Acts 17:3

Demonstrating ‘ paratithemai Acts 17:3

Teaching ‘ didasko Matthew 28:20

Reasoning ‘ dialegomai Acts 18:4

Discussing ‘ suzeteo Acts 6:9

Preaching ‘ katangello Acts 17:3

Announcing ‘ kerusso Acts 8:5

Declaring ‘ gnorizo 1 Corin 15:1

Winning ‘ kerdaino 1 Peter 3:1

Proving ‘ sumbibazo Acts 9:22

Discipling ‘ matheteuo Matthew 28:19

Persuading ‘ peitho 2 Corin 5:11

- Elmer Towns

“Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. 15For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. 16But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Acts 2:14-16


Practical Evangelism

1. Evangelism is a process of COMMUNICATION!

• The Principle of EXPOSURE

• The Principle of clear ARTICULATION

• The Principle of LISTENING

• The Principle of LIFESTYLE





2. Evangelism produces SPIRITUAL life.

3. Evangelism meets NEEDS in our society.



4. Evangelism is sharing the GOOD NEWS.

5. Evangelism is only EFFECTIVE when a person commits to a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ.






Challenges for 21st Century Ministry

•By 2020:•There will be 130 million Hispanics living in America and only 2% of them will be Christian.



•By 2020:•There will be 70 million Islamic followers in America with one goal – to make an Islamic nation.

•42% of the United States will be single.



•By 2020:•52% in the United States will be over age 50.

•Native-born Americans will be in the minority.



•By 2020:•There will be more missionaries coming into the United States than going out.



The CHALLENGE of Ministry in the 21st Century will be:

• Uncontrolled Urbanization

• Expanding Non-Christian Religions





• Rural Rebound

• Racial Reconciliation



• Unbridled Secular Humanism

• Shifting Frontiers and Emerging Mission Fields


‘05 INTERCULTURAL MINISTRIES SUMMIT

• DATE: June 11, 2005

• TIME: 11:00 AM

• LOCATION: CCRDC

• GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Luis Avila

• PRAISE & WORSHIP: Palabra Viva

Fellowship Meal to Follow

’05 CHURCH PLANTER’S FELLOWSHIP

• DATE: Tuesday, May 24, 2005

• PLACE: Burlington – Golden Corral

• TIME: 6:45 PM

• DATE: Thursday, May 26, 2005

• PLACE: Hickory – Golden Corral

• TIME: 6:45 PM


• What does an evangelistic church look like?

• Common & Future Challenges to Effective Evangelism

• Exposing the Myths

• “Deeper Evangelistic Impact”



WHAT DOES AN EVANGELISTIC

CHURCHLOOK LIKE?

The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach

People For Christ1. The evangelistic culture is driven by the SENIOR pastor.

* The Senior Pastor sets the agenda for the church.

* The eyes of the people are on him

* He models evangelism

* He has been positioned as being one of the evangelists in the church



People For Christ1. The evangelistic culture is driven

by the SENIOR pastor.* He is active in the community building relationship with non-Christians

* Most pastors don’t know non-Christians

* He hires staff that has an evangelistic emphasis

* He surrounds himself with lay leaders also that are very evangelistic



People For Christ1. The evangelistic culture is driven by the SENIOR pastor.

* Takes joy in the evangelistic successes of the church

* He humbly serves God without any fan fare



People For Christ

2. The philosophy of ministry has EVANGELISM at its core.

* Evangelism is at the center of all the church does and is

* It becomes a lifestyle and not just a weekend event



People For Christ


* Every person is to be an evangelist

* Every ministry in the church has an evangelistic component built in it



People For Christ


* Success is defined differently; it is sharing the Gospel not counting noses

* Prayer is seen as a necessity because of the philosophy



People For Christ3. The mission and VISION of the

church emphasize evangelism * It is the cornerstone of the church.

(foundation, basis)

* The key to the growth and development of the church

* The mission and vision are clear and concise



People For Christ

3. The mission and VISION of the church emphasize evangelism* The people own those statements of mission and vision* It is who the people and the church are* It is something that lives and doesn’t have to be propped



People For Christ

4. Weekend services are HIGHLY evangelistic* Pre-evangelism events are held* People are given an opportunity to encounter God



People For Christ

4. Weekend services are HIGHLY evangelistic* Every detail is planned and planned well* The gospel is presented in various ways



People For Christ

5. Evangelistic events are STRATEGIC and FREQUENT* Multiple events through out the course of the year* Each event has a purpose and target audience* Each event is planned with the target group in mind “What would they like?”



People For Christ

5. Evangelistic events are STRATEGIC and FREQUENT* Just because it worked and was successful doesn’t mean it will be repeated* Always take time to count the cost-In terms of event and resources



People For Christ

5. Evangelistic events are STRATEGIC and FREQUENT* The event was always tied to a larger part of the ministry* The image of the church was always considered-Regarding vision/mission* Objective to influence lives with the gospel



People For Christ

6. They USE the best ideas that worked for other churches

* Sharing ideas with other churches makes them a part of a larger effort* Getting ideas from others helps share the work load. Much of the work is done



People For Christ

6. They USE the best ideas that worked for other churches* The idea is “one for all and all for one” * This helps cut the cost for evangelistic endeavors



People For Christ

7. They spend money on OUTREACH* Large amounts of money are budgeted for evangelism* We’re talking about 5 to 10 times more is spent on evangelism* It is spent strategically in concert with step 5



People For Christ

7. They spend money on OUTREACH* It is spent on kids and children.* Most conversions occur before the age of 19 years old.* Money on training in evangelism.* This kind of church is not reluctant to spend money on evangelistic attempts.



People For Christ

8. They are innovative, RISK-TAKING, aggressive, restless

* They see evangelism and discipleship as one. They are partners* They have a lot of entry points to come into the church



People For Christ

8. They are innovative, RISK-TAKING, aggressive, restless* They are independent thinkers* They question everything-Is this working? What can we do differently?* Leaders set aside time for creative thinking about evangelism



People For Christ

9. They provide good evangelism TRAINING

* They aren’t stuck on one single approach but use multiple methods* They create what they need to be effective



People For Christ

9. They provide good evangelism TRAINING* They budget for training and then they protect that money* They have Para Church organizations to come conduct the training



People For Christ

9. They provide good evangelism TRAINING* The training is comprehensive- They address the fears, motivation, doubts, etc.* They have a theological base- Emphasize the head and the heart



People For Christ

10. The congregation is NETWORKED to non-Christians

* Most Christians don’t have non-Christian friends* There is an all out effort to get Christians related to non-Christians



People For Christ

10. The congregation is NETWORKED to non-Christians* The pastor models this effort* The people are comfortable with due to the philosophy of ministry agreement* This networking takes place in a variety of ways



People For Christ

11. They set significant evangelistic goals and are held to them* Goals are set for number of events, number of responses and converts* Goals are announced and the church is challenged



People For Christ

11. They set significant evangelistic goals and are held to them* This all factors in to the evaluation conducted after events and services* The very fact goals are set says, “We are serious about reaching sinners.”



People For Christ

12. They cooperate with other churches for God’s purposes* About 3% of Protestant are working together in evangelism* Most churches are kingdoms within themselves and miss this principle



People For Christ

12. They cooperate with other churches for God’s purposes* In cooperation they grow in everyway* Growth is not in turf but in impact of life



People For Christ

12. They cooperate with other churches for God’s purposes* This way we pass on the torch* Others are encouraged to get involved



COMMON & FUTURE

EVANGELISM CHALLENGES

COMMON CHALLENGES TO EFFECTIVE EVANGELISM

1. Attitudes- Lack of interest

2. Behavior- Lack of relationships

3. Knowledge- Lack of understanding

4. Methods- Lack of training


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

1. Competition from right field

* More non-Christian groups evangelizing

* Competition is not from other churches

* Diversity, no absolute truths and faith relativism are upon us


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

2. Shrinking pool of evangelizers

* There are fewer evangelizers today across the nation

* Christians are Biblically illiterate

* Lack of background in evangelism and training


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

3. Entrenched relativism

* 3 out of 4 people don’t believe in moral absolutes

* Schools and other organizations are breeding a different mindset. Pluralism

* This ideology has been reinforced in minds now for years


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

4. Expansion of the cyber church

* Internet Church is becoming a challenge

* The faith is derived from the internet church

* Information about values, beliefs and doctrine all internet related


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

5. Families no longer providing Christian fundamentals

* Christianity is being discussed at church and not at home

* Families are not even reinforcing much less teaching fundamentals

* This makes for a huge gap of faith


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

6. Cultural diversity

* Values, lifestyles, demographics, race, etc. all are challenging

* This requires a different approach and process to evangelism


FUTURE CHALLENGES?

* E-1: Sharing the gospel with members of one’s own culture

* E-2: Sharing the gospel with those of somewhat different cultures

* E-3: Sharing the gospel with those of very different cultures



DISPELLING THE MYTHS

5 MYTHS ABOUT PERSONAL

EVANGELISMMyth # 1.

People are not OPEN.

“Do you not say, Four months more and then the harvest? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the reaper draws his wages; even now he harvests the crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together.”

John 4:35-36EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


EVANGELISMMyth # 2.

Witnessing is RESERVED for spiritual superstars and

people with outgoing personalities.

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.”

Romans 1:16



EVANGELISMMyth # 3.

Witnessing is something I DO vs. something I am.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8



EVANGELISMMyth # 4.

Evangelism is an event vs. a PROCESS.

“I planted the seed, Apollo’s watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7



EVANGELISMMyth # 5.

I’m just not BOLD enough vs. I’m just not concerned enough.

“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15



EVANGELISM1. Which of the 5 Myths do you tend to

believe?

2. How does believing these myths impact our sharing Christ’s love with others?

3. How could you “sow the seed wildly” in your relational network this week?


10 MYTHS OF EVANGELISM

1. Most churches are committed to evangelism

Fact:

• 1 out of 4 pastors say their church is evangelistic

• Only 1 out of every 8 Pastors say that their congregation is able to share their faith successfully.



2. Churches are preparing people for effective evangelism

Fact:

• 2/3rds of Christian churches offer little to no training

• 85% of Evangelizers need more training• 4 out of 5 have no idea what the Great

Commission is



3. Most people are saved by evangelistic preaching

Fact:

• Most people are actually saved by a friend or family member witnessing to them over a long period of time

• Evangelistic preaching does have it’s place and purpose even though only 13% of all converts are won by evangelistic preaching.



4. Churches use evangelistic resources wisely

Fact:

• 2 out of every 3 persons that commit their lives to Christ do so by the age of 19

• 4/5 of money spent on evangelism is spent on adults



4. Churches use evangelistic resources wisely

Fact:

• Resources, time, energy, activities and budgets are all centered on adults

• Must look at activity verses impact and evaluate use of resources



5. The typical Christian church is committed to individual conversions.

Fact:

• There is a major difference between decision and conversion

• 8 weeks after decision the person is gone

• No follow up process in placeEV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


5. The typical Christian church is committed to individual conversions.

Fact: • Many churches are after numbers

and not true conversions• Matthew 13 problem of the Sower

- Seed fell on rocky soil- No roots EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


6. To find new Christians, visit the fastest-growing churches

Fact:

• Church Growth reports tell us that 70% of all growth is transfer or biological

• We are not raising up new Christians we are only recycling old ones

• Church Planting much of the time is

transfer growth also EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC


7. Most Christians are actively involved in evangelism

Fact:

• Less than 1 out of 3 Christians believe they have shared their faith responsibly

• Less than 1 out of 10 are involved in evangelism activity

• Less than 1 out of 5 pray for the lost



8. Most evangelizers present the biblical Jesus

Fact:1/3 of the evangelizers believe that there

are sins or crimes that God cannot forgive50% of evangelizers believe that you can

either accept Christ or live the best you can, help others and God will let you in.

25% of all evangelizers believe that Jesus Christ committed sins



9. The most effective approach is lifestyle evangelism

Fact:

• This is almost true. If the question was, “What is the most popular?”

• Then it would be Lifestyle Evangelism would win by far

• Lifestyle Evangelism- The Greatest Excuse for not telling the Good News



9. The most effective approach is lifestyle evangelism

Fact:

• Process is neglected only thinking you have to just live it and not present it

• It is more than just letting people see Jesus they must share him as well



1 0. Revival is happening in America right now

Fact:

• Must be renewal and make preparations for revival

• There are prayer focuses, pockets of spiritual emphasis but not revival

• God is cleaning house and getting the church ready for revival



1 0. Revival is happening in America right now

Fact:

• One of the worst things that could happen now is a Great Revival

• The church is not ready for revival therefore we would lose the new converts

• Due to the churches lack of preparedness


THE SOLUTION

To solve the problem we must:1. Recognize there is a problem-

2. Understand the circumstances-

3. Identify the strategic alternatives

4. Select the appropriate responses

5. Diligently pursue excellence

Six things to do to experience a “Deeper Evangelist

Impact”1. Pray- There is no substitute for

prayer. Specific prayer for individuals and there needs

2. Piety- Get our lives in order and our hearts ready. Holiness!

3. Purpose- What is our reason for living?

Six things to do to experience a “Deeper Evangelist

Impact”4 Passion- Having a real heart

for the lost. A genuine concern. I care

5. Preparation- Training, Education and Communication

6. Plan- Think through your approach toward evangelism

CCRDC ’05 CAMPMEETINGPLACE: C.M. Triplett Auditorium

DATE & SPEAKER: Wednesday, June 8 – Tommy McGheeThursday, June 9 – Doyle MarleyFriday, June 10 – Donald DuncanSaturday, June 11 – John HancockSunday, June 12 – Tim Hill

TIME: Wednesday - Saturday: 7:30 PMSunday: 6:00 PM

CCRDC EV SUMMIT FOLLOW-UP

PLACE: C.M. Triplett Auditorium

DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 9

TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

WHOSE INVITED? Everyone! Especially Pastors and Church Leadership Teams

CCRDC INSPIRATIONAL CONFERENCE

PLACE: C.M. Triplett Auditorium

DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 10

TIME: 2:00 PM

All ministers and delegates!

GOALS FOR THIS SESSION:

GOALS FOR THIS SESSION:

1. Understand Effective Evangelism Methods

2. Define Steps to Mobilize Your Church For Outreach

1. Understand Effective Evangelism Methods

2. Define Steps to Mobilize Your Church For Outreach

The First Step In Evangelism?

The First Step In Evangelism?

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and

make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of

the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I

have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the

age’”

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and

make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of

the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I

have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the

age’”

Accept The Biblical Mandate!

Accept The Biblical Mandate!

Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20

1. A pastor who is PASSIONATE about Church Evangelism.

2. A local vision and plan that specifically FOCUSES on Church

Evangelism.

1. A pastor who is PASSIONATE about Church Evangelism.

2. A local vision and plan that specifically FOCUSES on Church

Evangelism.

Accepting The Biblical Mandate To Evangelize

Begins With…

Accepting The Biblical Mandate To Evangelize

Begins With…

“Evangelism will be misused if it is founded on technique rather than deep

spirituality.” -Darius Salter

“Evangelism will be misused if it is founded on technique rather than deep

spirituality.” -Darius Salter

1. Evangelism must be done by all the PEOPLE of God.

2. Evangelism and Outreach methods CHANGE frequently.

3. New Converts are a WORTHY GOAL of our Evangelism and Outreach efforts.

1. Evangelism must be done by all the PEOPLE of God.

2. Evangelism and Outreach methods CHANGE frequently.

3. New Converts are a WORTHY GOAL of our Evangelism and Outreach efforts.

Some Things We Know About Evangelism:

Some Things We Know About Evangelism:

1. We feel we have never been adequately TRAINED.

2. We struggle with our own DOUBTS.

3. We believe we don’t know enough SCRIPTURE.

1. We feel we have never been adequately TRAINED.

2. We struggle with our own DOUBTS.

3. We believe we don’t know enough SCRIPTURE.

Some Reasons We Give For Failing To Reach Out:


4. We are afraid of being REJECTED.

5. We are just to BUSY.

6. We fear we may be asked a QUESTION we don’t know

how to answer.

4. We are afraid of being REJECTED.

5. We are just to BUSY.

6. We fear we may be asked a QUESTION we don’t know

how to answer.



7. We don’t really CARE enough about the unchurched.

8. We don’t think we are very good COMMUNICATORS.

9. We have had bad EXPERIENCES in the past.

7. We don’t really CARE enough about the unchurched.

8. We don’t think we are very good COMMUNICATORS.

9. We have had bad EXPERIENCES in the past.



The Next Step In Evangelism?

The Next Step In Evangelism?

Become a student of EVANGELISM!

How Do Churches Grow?

Become a student of EVANGELISM!

How Do Churches Grow?

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Question #1 How can we develop strategies that will bring more people in our front door?

Question #2 How can we develop strategies that will keep people from leaving through our back door?

Question #1 How can we develop strategies that will bring more people in our front door?

Question #2 How can we develop strategies that will keep people from leaving through our back door?

THE KEY TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR IS EVANGELISM.

THE KEY TO CLOSE THE BACK DOOR IS ASSIMULATION.

THE KEY TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR IS EVANGELISM.

THE KEY TO CLOSE THE BACK DOOR IS ASSIMULATION.

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“…go and make disciples of all nations...” Matthew 28:19

“…go and make disciples of all nations...” Matthew 28:19

Five Strategies For EvangelismFive Strategies For Evangelism

“Finding Them, Keeping Them: Effective Strategies for Evangelism and Assimilation in the

Local Church” Gary McIntosh & Glen Martin



1. Be Present in Your Community. Presence Evangelism “The Salvation Army”2. Proclaim the Gospel. Proclamation Evangelism “Campus Crusade”3. Persuade People To Accept Christ.

Persuasion Evangelism “Billy Graham”

1. Be Present in Your Community. Presence Evangelism “The Salvation Army”2. Proclaim the Gospel. Proclamation Evangelism “Campus Crusade”3. Persuade People To Accept Christ.

Persuasion Evangelism “Billy Graham”

4. Help People Progress in Christian Life. Progression Evangelism “The Navigators”5. Help People Produce New Believers.

Production Evangelism

4. Help People Progress in Christian Life. Progression Evangelism “The Navigators”5. Help People Produce New Believers.

Production Evangelism

“A well-developed evangelism strategy

moves people from being an observer to a ‘discipler’.” Gary

McIntosh

“A well-developed evangelism strategy

moves people from being an observer to a ‘discipler’.” Gary

McIntosh





Understanding the Process of

Evangelism

“FINDING THEM”

Understanding the Process of

Evangelism

“FINDING THEM”





1. Presence Evangelism 1. AN ONLOOKER

2. Proclamation Evangelism 2. A HEARER

3. Persuasion Evangelism

3. A BELIEVER

4. Progression Evangelism 4. A LEARNER

5. Production Evangelism

5. A DISCIPLER

1. Presence Evangelism 1. AN ONLOOKER

2. Proclamation Evangelism 2. A HEARER

3. Persuasion Evangelism

3. A BELIEVER

4. Progression Evangelism 4. A LEARNER

5. Production Evangelism

5. A DISCIPLER

THE PROCESS OF EVANGELISMTHE PROCESS OF EVANGELISM

FROM ONLOOKERFROM ONLOOKER

TO HEARERTO HEARER

TO BELIEVERTO BELIEVER

TO LEARNERTO LEARNER

TO DISCIPLERTO DISCIPLER

EVANGELISMEVANGELISM

What ministries are already in place and what ministries are needed for Evangelism

in your church?

What ministries are already in place and what ministries are needed for Evangelism

in your church?





Question?

Understanding the Process of Assimilation

“KEEPING THEM”

Understanding the Process of Assimilation

“KEEPING THEM”





1. FRIENDSHIPS 1. AM I LIKED?

2. TASKS / ROLES 2. AM I VALUABLE?

3. SMALL GROUPS3. AM I ACCEPTED?

4. IDENTIFICATION 4. AM I CHALLENGED?

5. SPIRITUAL GROWTH5. AM I GROWING?

1. FRIENDSHIPS 1. AM I LIKED?

2. TASKS / ROLES 2. AM I VALUABLE?

3. SMALL GROUPS3. AM I ACCEPTED?

4. IDENTIFICATION 4. AM I CHALLENGED?

5. SPIRITUAL GROWTH5. AM I GROWING?

THE PROCESS OF ASSIMILATIONTHE PROCESS OF ASSIMILATION

ASSIMILATIONASSIMILATION

FROM LIKEDFROM LIKED

TO VALUABLETO VALUABLE

TO ACCEPTEDTO ACCEPTED

TO CHALLENGED

TO CHALLENGED

TO GROWING SPIRITUALLYTO GROWING SPIRITUALLY

What ministries are already in place and what ministries are needed for Assimilation

in your church?

What ministries are already in place and what ministries are needed for Assimilation

in your church?





Question?

Effective Evangelism

Methods

Effective Evangelism

Methods

The gospel must be preached afresh and told in new ways to every

generation.” —Helmut Thielicke

The gospel must be preached afresh and told in new ways to every

generation.” —Helmut Thielicke

Presence EvangelismPresence Evangelism•Ministries that are for unchurched people where they sense the WARMTH & ACCEPTANCE of Christianity.

•Have a non-church ATMOSPHERE such as a sports program.

•Are NON-THREATENING to unchurched people.

•It INTRODUCES people to the Church & Christ by meeting a need.

•Ministries that are for unchurched people where they sense the WARMTH & ACCEPTANCE of Christianity.

•Have a non-church ATMOSPHERE such as a sports program.

•Are NON-THREATENING to unchurched people.

•It INTRODUCES people to the Church & Christ by meeting a need.

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What’s on their minds?What’s on their minds?

Where can they be reached?

Where can they be reached?

What are their interests?What are their interests?

Demo & GeodemographicsDemo & Geodemographics

PsychographicsPsychographics

Media DataMedia Data

Personal DataPersonal Data

Proclamation EvangelismProclamation Evangelism•Ministries that become a BRIDGE between the church and the community.

•Research shows that churches effectively proclaiming the gospel have THREE clearly defined ways of doing so.

•Reaching PEOPLE through a concert, drama, or the pastor explaining the gospel from the pulpit.

•Ministries that become a BRIDGE between the church and the community.

•Research shows that churches effectively proclaiming the gospel have THREE clearly defined ways of doing so.

•Reaching PEOPLE through a concert, drama, or the pastor explaining the gospel from the pulpit.

Proclamation EvangelismProclamation Evangelism•Members “INVITE” others to an event or ministry where the gospel is presented.

•Big & small EVENTS are used to allow members to invite their neighbors & friends.

•These RELATIONSHIP Models include: “Friendship”, “Lifestyle” & “Family” Evangelism

•Members “INVITE” others to an event or ministry where the gospel is presented.

•Big & small EVENTS are used to allow members to invite their neighbors & friends.

•These RELATIONSHIP Models include: “Friendship”, “Lifestyle” & “Family” Evangelism

How do people come into a relationship with Christ?

How do people come into a relationship with Christ?

.0001 % - TV or Crusade1 - 2 % - Cold Contact Evangelism2 - 4 % - Church Program3 - 6 % - Sunday School6 - 8 % - “Walk-In” 74 % - Friends or Relatives

.0001 % - TV or Crusade1 - 2 % - Cold Contact Evangelism2 - 4 % - Church Program3 - 6 % - Sunday School6 - 8 % - “Walk-In” 74 % - Friends or Relatives

The Circle of Friends

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Persuasion EvangelismPersuasion Evangelism•This is sometimes referred to as “Confrontational Evangelism”.

•Involves ministries and programs that TRAIN PEOPLE to share their faith.

•Many training models are AVAILABLE such as “Evangelism Explosion”, “Becoming A Contagious Christian” and “Dialogue Evangelism” (DEII).

•This is sometimes referred to as “Confrontational Evangelism”.

•Involves ministries and programs that TRAIN PEOPLE to share their faith.

•Many training models are AVAILABLE such as “Evangelism Explosion”, “Becoming A Contagious Christian” and “Dialogue Evangelism” (DEII).

Progression EvangelismProgression Evangelism•Churches which effectively win & hold new members have a PLAN in place.

•Ministries & programs that INTRODUCE people to the faith, such as a “New Believers’ Orientation Class”; challenge people to COMMIT to their church; and focus on DISCIPLESHIP motivating people to grow in their Christian walk.

•Churches which effectively win & hold new members have a PLAN in place.

•Ministries & programs that INTRODUCE people to the faith, such as a “New Believers’ Orientation Class”; challenge people to COMMIT to their church; and focus on DISCIPLESHIP motivating people to grow in their Christian walk.

Progression EvangelismProgression Evangelism

Every church must have ministries that:

A. FOLLOW UP New Believers.

B. ORIENT People to JOIN the church.

C. DISCIPLE People in their faith.

Every church must have ministries that:

A. FOLLOW UP New Believers.

B. ORIENT People to JOIN the church.

C. DISCIPLE People in their faith.

Production EvangelismProduction Evangelism•Evangelism must be seen as a PROCESS.

•Production Evangelism is helping people become “DISCIPLERS”.

•Recognize that people have DIFFERENT ROLES in the discipling process: Some are “Planters”, some “Cultivators” and others “Harvesters”.

•Evangelism must be seen as a PROCESS.

•Production Evangelism is helping people become “DISCIPLERS”.

•Recognize that people have DIFFERENT ROLES in the discipling process: Some are “Planters”, some “Cultivators” and others “Harvesters”.

Production EvangelismProduction Evangelism

FRIENDSHIPEVANGELISMFRIENDSHIPEVANGELISM

INVITINGINVITING

SOULWINNERS

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50%50% Cultivating

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10 QuestionsTo Be Answered

By Your Leadership Team

(Please refer to page 10 in your notes.)

10 QuestionsTo Be Answered

By Your Leadership Team

(Please refer to page 10 in your notes.)


Steps To Mobilize Your Church for

Outreach

Steps To Mobilize Your Church for

Outreach

Adapted from: “Effective Evangelism Leadership” - By Dr.

James O. DavisCo-Founder & President

of Global Pastors Network

Adapted from: “Effective Evangelism Leadership” - By Dr.

James O. DavisCo-Founder & President

of Global Pastors Network

1. Establish Your Cause1. Establish Your Cause

• Follow God’s revealed plan.• Pray strategically.• Understanding emerging

trends.• Beware of unworthy goals.• Beware of unbalanced goals.

• Follow God’s revealed plan.• Pray strategically.• Understanding emerging

trends.• Beware of unworthy goals.• Beware of unbalanced goals.

2. Envision Your Course2. Envision Your Course

• Be sure your goals are clear.• Defining what you want to

accomplish and the steps that will get you there.

• Everyone must be able to answer “What is a ‘Win’”?

“You can be unsure, but you can never be unclear.” - Andy Stanley

• Be sure your goals are clear.• Defining what you want to

accomplish and the steps that will get you there.

• Everyone must be able to answer “What is a ‘Win’”?

“You can be unsure, but you can never be unclear.” - Andy Stanley

3. Examine Your Conditions3. Examine Your Conditions

• Diagnose your current conditionby asking “Where are we

now?”• Understanding emerging trends.• Evaluating ministry capabilities.• Always plan for the future by

asking “What’s next?”

• Diagnose your current conditionby asking “Where are we

now?”• Understanding emerging trends.• Evaluating ministry capabilities.• Always plan for the future by

asking “What’s next?”

4. Encourage Your Confidence

4. Encourage Your Confidence

• Begin with the “Promise Factor”.Study the Scriptures on God’s Promises!

• Continue with the “Profit Factor”.Ask: What are the benefits of accomplishing these evangelistic goals?

• Commit to the “Prayer Factor”.Depend on God to help us!

• Conclude with the “People Factor”.Spend quality time with leaders.

• Begin with the “Promise Factor”.Study the Scriptures on God’s Promises!

• Continue with the “Profit Factor”.Ask: What are the benefits of accomplishing these evangelistic goals?

• Commit to the “Prayer Factor”.Depend on God to help us!

• Conclude with the “People Factor”.Spend quality time with leaders.

5. Enforce Your Character5. Enforce Your Character

• Don’t get sidetracked.• Learn to choose between

“good” and “best”.• Discipline your personal

desires.• Remember that God has given

us “gifts”, not “toys”.

• Don’t get sidetracked.• Learn to choose between

“good” and “best”.• Discipline your personal

desires.• Remember that God has given

us “gifts”, not “toys”.

6. Enlist Your Comrades6. Enlist Your Comrades

• Put together a Team!• Let Others have input.• Gather prayer & financial

partners.• Be Cooperative.• Learn to Delegate.

• Put together a Team!• Let Others have input.• Gather prayer & financial

partners.• Be Cooperative.• Learn to Delegate.

Twelve Misconceptions About Ministry To The

Unchurched

Twelve Misconceptions About Ministry To The

Unchurched

From: “Grow Your Church From The Outside”

George Barna

From: “Grow Your Church From The Outside”

George Barna

1. Successful ministry to the unchurched depends on following the right MODEL.2. Dealing with the attitudes of the

unchurched toward the church and Christianity is a BIG PROBLEM.3. You must have a SEEKER SERVICE.4. The best way to attract the unchurched is through LARGE-SCALE events.

1. Successful ministry to the unchurched depends on following the right MODEL.2. Dealing with the attitudes of the

unchurched toward the church and Christianity is a BIG PROBLEM.3. You must have a SEEKER SERVICE.4. The best way to attract the unchurched is through LARGE-SCALE events.

12 Misconceptions12 Misconceptions

5. The route to success is to COPY Willow Creek or Saddleback.

6. If you do it right, MOST OF THE PEOPLE in your church will have been unchurched before they

chose yours as their home church.7. If you do a good job, most of your

unchurched visitors WILL RETURN.8. Ministry to the unchurched requires a LARGE STAFF.

5. The route to success is to COPY Willow Creek or Saddleback.

6. If you do it right, MOST OF THE PEOPLE in your church will have been unchurched before they

chose yours as their home church.7. If you do a good job, most of your

unchurched visitors WILL RETURN.8. Ministry to the unchurched requires a LARGE STAFF.


9. The unchurched REQUIRE ANOMINITY. When they are ready

to get involved, they will tell you.10. If an unchurched person comes five or six times, he or she will STAY for good.11. Success in reaching the unchurched depends upon the Pastor’s PERSONALITY & PREACHING.12. Once you start attracting the unchurched, the challenge is simply

MANAGING THE FLOW of incoming people.

9. The unchurched REQUIRE ANOMINITY. When they are ready

to get involved, they will tell you.10. If an unchurched person comes five or six times, he or she will STAY for good.11. Success in reaching the unchurched depends upon the Pastor’s PERSONALITY & PREACHING.12. Once you start attracting the unchurched, the challenge is simply

MANAGING THE FLOW of incoming people.


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