Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Steps 1 & 2 1. Evangelism Re-educating: • Members and leaders on the true meaning and the focus of evangelism. 2. Gospel Teaching: • Systematic efforts to teach members and leaders the gospel and how to share it with the lost. Previous question: “Where should you invest the largest portion of your ministry time?”
Great Controversy, Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism pg. 651.1 “In this life we can only begin to understand the wonderful theme of redemption. With our finite comprehension we may consider most earnestly the shame and the glory, the life and the death, the justice and the mercy, that meet in the cross; yet with the utmost stretch of our mental powers we fail to grasp its full significance…
Great Controversy, Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism pg. 651.1 …The length and the breadth, the depth and the height, of redeeming love are but dimly comprehended. The plan of redemption will not be fully understood, even when the ransomed see as they are seen and know as they are known; but through the eternal ages new truth will continually unfold to the wondering and delighted mind. Though the griefs and pains and temptations of earth are ended and the cause removed, the people of God will ever have a distinct, intelligent knowledge of what their salvation has cost.”
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Matthew 24:14 “ And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come .”
Techniques for Planning A Link & Church Evangelism Painful Reality Why are so many members not actively involved in sharing their faith and evangelism? • Distortions regarding the gospel* • Unsure of their Justification • Misunderstanding of purpose of Sanctification • Not sure of their own salvation - “Are you saved?
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Gospel Basics The gospel is about God and reveals the truth • about Him! Jesus is the gospel personified! Jesus did not • just come to proclaim the gospel He came to be the gospel! The gospel is the good news of the birth, life, • death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus!
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Gospel Basics Three problems sin presents to sinful human beings: 1. Guilt & Death Sentence 2. Slavery & Unrighteousness 3. Nature & Constant Force Three issues we need to be saved from!
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Gospel Basics God’s solution to the sin problem: 1. Justification by Faith – “you in Christ” 2. Sanctification by Faith – “Christ in you” 3. Glorification by Faith – “you with Christ” The gospel is the good news of God’s solution to the sin problem; a mighty power revealed in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that can deliver us completely from the tyranny of sin and self! GF
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Gospel Basics Jesus accomplished 3 things on the Cross – The 3 P’s: 1. Freed us from the penalty of sin 2. Freed us from the power of sin 3. Freed us from the presence of sin
Techniques for Planning The 3 Phases of Church Evangelism Salvation Answer: • Yes, I am saved from the guilt and punishment of sin. • Yes, I am being saved from the power and slavery of sin. • Yes, I will receive the fullness of my salvation at the second coming of Christ when I will be freed from the presence of sin. Titus 3:11-13 • Gospel • Fruit of the Gospel • Hope of the Gospel
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Gospel Workers, pg. 315.2 “The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation, must be studied in the light that streams from the cross of Calvary. I present before you the great, grand monument of mercy and regeneration, salvation and redemption,—the Son of God uplifted on the cross. This is to be the foundation of every discourse given by our ministers.” ”
Great Controversy, Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism pg. 651.2 “The cross of Christ will be the science and the song of the redeemed through all eternity...That the Maker of all worlds, the Arbiter of all destinies, should lay aside His glory and humiliate Himself from love to man will ever excite the wonder and adoration of the universe.”
Techniques for Planning The Apostle Paul Church Evangelism 1. Prolific New Testament Writer 2. Lesson Learned from Athens to Corinth • 1 Corinthians 2:2 3. Letter to the Romans • Romans 1:16
Techniques for Planning The Apostle Paul Church Evangelism 4. Leadership to Corinthians vs. Galatians 5. Paul’s Resume & Ministry Scars • 1 Corinthians Chapters 6 & 11 • Philippians Chapter 3 6. Close of His Ministry • Before Prison – Acts 20:17-28 • In Prison – 2 Timothy 4:5
Techniques for Planning Philippians 3:8 Church Evangelism “Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.”
Techniques for Planning Galatians 6:14 Church Evangelism “But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”
Techniques for Planning 2 Corinthians 9:15 Church Evangelism “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Seminars Gospel Freedom Series Schedule 9:30 am – 10:30 am - Lillian Torres – “The Problem With Sin” 11:15 am – 12:15 pm – Dr. Jeff McAuliffe – Sermon: “Who Am I” 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Lillian Torres “Are you Sure! 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm - Dr. Robert McAuliffe – “Paid in Full” 3:30 to 4:30 pm - Dr. Jeffrey McAuliffe – “Set Free” 4:30 pm to 5:00 – Q & A - Panel
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Review Step #1 – Correct Understanding of what is true Biblical evangelism. Step #2 – Create a systematic church structure that will ensure successful evangelism
Organizing the Church for Proper Evangelism 7 Key Structures
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Two Focus Areas: 1. Creating an effective comprehensive church structure for the activity of Evangelism which is the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. Examining God’s ordain methods for reaching lost souls and Evangelizing which is seeking to convert people to the good news of Christianity.
Baltimore First “Turning a church around is 80% dealing with the things in � this box.” Pastor Bill McClendon
Techniques for Planning Ministry of Healing, p. 148 Church Evangelism “The church of Christ is organized for service.”
Techniques for Planning Acts of the Apostles, Church Evangelism pg. 9.1 “The church is God's appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.”
God has a plan and a process Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism for reaching souls:
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five What if 100 people walked into your church today desiring to know Christ. What would you do with them?
Techniques for Planning Present Reality Church Evangelism Most churches are not organized for effective Evangelism .
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Foundational
Techniques for Planning Discussion Question #1 Church Evangelism What happens when your church receives a request for Bible study? Explain the process the interest contact goes through.
Techniques for Planning Discussion Question #2 Church Evangelism What does your church do with a newly baptized member? Explain your discipleship structure and the process of assimilation for the new member into the church family and its mission.
Techniques for Planning Discussion Question #3 Church Evangelism What does your church do when a guest attends on Sabbath? Explain the process of securing their contact information and getting to know them. Is your church designed in such a way that it meets the needs of guests when they arrive on Sabbath?
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Structure is crucial because it is structure that supports and facilitates the purposes and mission of an organization.
Techniques for Planning Every successful organization Church Evangelism has a clear vision, mission and structure.
Techniques for Planning A God of Order Church Evangelism “God is a God of order. Everything connected with heaven is in perfect order...Success can only attend order and harmonious action. God requires order and system in His work now no less than in the days of Israel. All who are working for Him are to labor intelligently, not in a careless, haphazard manner. He would have His work done with faith and exactness , that He may place the seal of His approval upon it .” Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 376. (1890)
Techniques for Planning Evangelism, pg. 703.1 Church Evangelism “God is the great Master Worker, and by His providence He prepares the way for His work to be accomplished. He provides opportunities, opens up lines of influence, and channels of working. If His people are watching the indications of His providence, and stand ready to co-operate with Him, they will see a great work accomplished.”
7 Essential Church Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Structures Personal Ministries Department 1. Resource Center 2. Cycle of Training 3. Guest/New Members’ Sabbath School Class 4. New Members’ Orientation Classes 5. Discipleship Program 6. Hospitality Training 7.
Techniques for Planning 1. Personal Ministries Church Evangelism Department How important is the role of the Personal Ministries Department?
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Key Ministries Develop a Church Bible School 1. Develop a Church Bible Study Interest Report 2. Cycle of Systematic Lay-Training 3. Note: All church ministries should be working together with one common objective - to find ways to reach people and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Personal Ministries Department guides that process.
Techniques for Planning PM Resources Church Evangelism AdventSource • • https://www.adventsource.org • All your ministry needs from A to Z GROW Series • • GC Personal Ministries - https://grow.adventist.org • Download PDF various evangelism methods
Techniques for Planning Resources Church Evangelism TMI & Personal Ministries The personal ministries department is to “enlist all members and children in some form of personal outreach service.” Church Manual, p. 132 https://grow.adventist.org GC Personal Ministries
Techniques for Planning GROW Series Church Evangelism Mid – 2020
Techniques for Planning 2. Resources Center Church Evangelism
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five
Body Level One • • Body Level Two • Body Level Three • Body Level Four • Body Level Five
Techniques for Planning Soul-Wining Resources Church Evangelism Resources Christian Service, Evangelism
Bible Study Lessons Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism
Techniques for Planning Promote Resource Center Church Evangelism During Worship Announce • Guests often wonder where they can get • information about the church Invite them to visit your Resource Center • Promote Free Book Available to Guests • Resource room can double as a Guest/New • Members Sabbath School Class
Techniques for Planning 3. Cycle of Training Church Evangelism “Every church should be a training school for Christian workers.” Christian Service, pg. 59
Essential Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Lay-Training Topics: How to share your faith in a concise manner (4 C’s) 1. How to share your testimony in a few minutes (3 Prongs) 2. General principles in giving a Bible study (ABC) 3. Three steps to leading people to decisions for Christ 4. (Head, Heart and Feet) Dealing with Obstacles and Objectives (open ended 5. questions) How to Present the Gospel (3 P’s) 6.
Techniques for Planning 4. Guests/New Members Church Evangelism Sabbath School Class How safe are your Sabbath School classes for guests and new members?
Resources Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Guest/New Members’ Sabbath School Class Resources PT
5. New Members Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Orientation Classes Process of assimilating a new member into their new church family and the mission of church.
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism 6. Discipleship Program “ Go 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, teaching 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 28:19, 20
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Question How do you make a disciple?
Techniques for Planning Resources Church Evangelism The Discipleship Handbook is part of the GROW Your Church series of Personal Ministries resources.
7. Soul-Winning Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Hospitality Training Hospitality Beyond… 1. The Handshakes 2. Smiles 3. Holding Doors 4. Handing a Bulletin Church Website – New Church Front Door =
Techniques for Planning Reasons Why Hospitality Church Evangelism Ministry is Important 1. Ones first impressions in the church affects ones impression of God 2. Every aspect of church is an expression of who God is 3. When we don’t properly welcome guests we are communicating “You don’t matter, you don’t fit in God’s family.” 4. Our hospitality preaches a sermon before the pastor preaches his sermon PT
Techniques for Planning Church Evangelism Review Step #1 – Correct Understanding of what is true Biblical evangelism. Step #2 – Create a systematic church structure that will ensure successful evangelism Step #3 – Heaven ordained evangelism methods & techniques
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