Transforming the World Where You Live Through Servant Evangelism

Why Servant Evangelism?

What is Servant Evangelism?

Servanthood Evangelism is intentionally sharing Christ by modeling biblical servanthood.

Servanthood Evangelism is a combination of simple acts of kindness and intentional personal evangelism.

NOTE: It is NOT the old social gospel approach. It is intentionalevangelism.

1. Depends on the Holy Spirit to open the hearts of the spiritually lost

2. penetrates an increasing pagan society 3. gives Christians the confidence that they can

make a difference.

We need an evangelism strategy that…

We found that “People are more than twice as likely to allow a person to share their faith when

evangelism is combined with simple acts of Service.”

Biblical Application

“..the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…”

“. . .whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.”

IMPORTANT: Where does Servant Evangelism fit into our outreach strategy?

1. Plow the fields through prayer – Psalm 126:5.2. Consistently plant the gospel seed – Psalm 126:6.3. Bring in the Harvest – I Corinthians 3:6.

Observations in Reference to Servanthood Evangelism

1. It is effective in reaching people in today’s culture; it is easily adaptable.2. It provides the opportunity for evangelism in a natural mode of fellowship and

community. You are not alone in the task!!!3. It is low-risk and entry-level evangelism. It addresses the dilemma, do we

Educate then Mobilize, or do we Mobilize then Educate? 4. It is the defining organic expression relating to our primary mission as Christ

followers. Let’s consider an important question . . .

What is the Primary Missionof the Church?

Is it Fellowship? Is it Ministry? Is it Prayer? Is it Discipleship? Is it Worship? Make no Bones about it . . . the Mission of the Church is

EVANGELISM!!!

Stages of Our Lives . . .

• NO EVANGELISM• EVENT EVANGELISM• LIFESTYLE EVANGELISM

JESUS IS OUR MODEL

• MATTHEW 20 - “THE SON OF MAN CAME NOT TO BE SERVED BUT TO SERVE”

• MARK 10 – “WHOEVER WANTS TO BE FIRST MUST BE SLAVE OF ALL”

• JOHN 13 - JESUS WASHED FEET TO SET AN EXAMPLE FOR US

Jesus Continued . . .

• “LET THIS MIND BE IN YOU WHICH WAS ALSO IN CHRIST JESUS, WHO BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, DID NOT CONSIDER IT ROBBERY TO BE EQUAL WITH GOD, BUT MADE HIMSELF OF NO REPUTATION, TAKING THE FORM OF A BONDSERVANT, AND COMING IN THE LIKENESS OF MEN... HE HUMBLED HIMSELF AND BECAME OBEDIENT TO THE POINT OF DEATH, EVEN THE DEATH OF THE CROSS.”

PHILIPPIANS 2

How to Begin Servant Evangelism

Seek the Father’s Power and Presence.

Enlist and Train the Congregation.“The principle of accountability & expectations”

Resource. Always Remember . . .“The resources you need are in the HARVEST!!!”

Vacate the Church Building!!! Go!!!

Evaluate for Future Success.

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What Should I Say?

“We just want to show you the love of Jesus in a practical way.”

“This FREE gift is a picture of God’s grace, a priceless gift which can never be repaid.”

“Just because we care . . . “

The Bottom Line:“People will not believe the TRUTH, until they first see His Life &

TRUTH consistently demonstrated through us!”REMEMBER: People (Souls), not principles , programs, US , or

traditions are to be our focus!

Immediate Application

Homes for Hope 80% - 20% Principle Engage Local Neighborhoods 6 - 10 weeks before easter Start a movement – not just a moment!!!

TOP PROJECTS THAT DON’T WORK

1. FREE Body Piercing2. Pet Embalming3. In-Mouth Denture Cleaning4. Ham Sandwich Give-away at

the Jewish Synagogue.

Further Applications of ServanthoodEvangelism