Building a Great Congregation Involves Outreach

Part #7 and #8 of the “Building a Great Church” Series

Four Reasons for Outreach• The command from above. (Mark 16.15-16)• The plea from below. (Luke 16.19-31)

Four Reasons for Outreach• The plea from outside. (Acts 16.9-10)• The plea from inside. (2 Corinthians 5.14)

Keys to Remember• The growth of a congregation must first begin in

the hearts and lives of each and every member.• Luke 12.48

Reasons Some Do Not Reach Out• Fear• Bad Experience• Indifference

• Ignorance• Discouragement• Lack of zeal

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Put yourself in the other person’s place.– Recognize their fate if unconverted (2 Thessalonians 1.7-9)– 1 Corinthians 14.19

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Make yourself available to people.– Acts 8.27-29 – Notice that Philip was available.– Schedule time for contact.

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Make the first move.

– Acts 8.30 – Notice that Philip ran.– We need to approach people, not only respond to them. – Remember what the Lord Himself said, “Go” (Mark 16.15)

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Be thoughtful– Acts 8.30-34 – Where did Philip begin?– What was the message that was preached?

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Be honest and precise.– Acts 8.34-35 – Notice the question and the response.– Remain on the topic of the person’s relationship with God.

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Put yourself in the other person’s place.• Make yourself available

5 Steps for Greater Outreach• Make the first move• Be thoughtful• Be honest and precise

Building a Great Congregation Involves Outreach

Part #7 and #8 of the “Building a Great Church” Series