ARE STILL FISH IN THE SEA BIG DIOMEDE and LITTLE DIOMEDE The great conflict of the 21st century will not be between the West and terrorism Terrorism is a tactic not a belief The true battle will be between modern civilization and antimodernists between those ID: 474251
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THERE
ARE
STILL
FISH
IN
THE
SEASlide2
BIG DIOMEDE
and
LITTLE DIOMEDESlide3
“The
great conflict of the 21st century will not be between the West and terrorism. Terrorism is a tactic, not a belief. The true battle will be between modern civilization and anti-modernists; between those who believe in the primacy of the individual and those who believe that human beings owe their allegiance and identity to a higher authority; between those who give priority to life in this world and those who believe that human life is mere preparation for an existence beyond life; between those who believe in science, reason, and logic and those who believe that truth is revealed through Scripture and religious dogma. Terrorism will disrupt and destroy lives. But terrorism itself is not the greatest danger we face
.”
- Robert Reich,
The American Prospect, July 2004
AMERICA IS BECOMING
A “POST-CHRISTIAN” NATION
Ted Turner
Jesse Ventura
Bertrand Russell
Robert Reich
Christopher Hitchens
Sam Harris
Richard DawkinsSlide4
“I am of the opinion that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy Spirit, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God and Heaven without Hell.”
- William Booth, Founder
of Salvation ArmySlide5
GOALS FOR OUR TIME TOGETHER
HOPE
H
elps
O
verview
P lan
E ncouraged Slide6
AGENDA
The
Sea: M.A.P.
The Fish: Meaning and Motivation
The Fishing Boat: Model and Ministry
The Rod and Reel: Methodology
The Tackle Box: Means Slide7
THE SEA: M.A.P.Slide8
THE CHURCH
Acts 2:41-47 (GW)
Those who accepted what Peter said were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added {to the group}.
The disciples were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.
A feeling of fear came over everyone as many amazing things and miraculous signs happened through the apostles.
All the believers kept meeting together, and they shared everything with each other.
From time to time, they sold their property and other possessions and distributed the money to anyone who needed it.
The believers had a single purpose and went to the temple every day. They were joyful and humble as they ate at each other's homes and shared their food.
At the same time, they praised God and had the good will of all the people. Every day the Lord saved people, and they were added to the group. Slide9
THE BODY OF CHRIST
Romans
12:1-11
I Corinthians
12:12-31Slide10
THE BODY OF CHRIST
Romans
12:1-11
I Corinthians
12:12-31
…..Our bodies have many parts, but these parts don't all do the same thing. In the same way, even though we are many individuals, Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other. God in his kindness gave each of us different gifts. If your gift is speaking God's word, make sure what you say agrees with the Christian faith. If your gift is serving, then devote yourself to serving. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.
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If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to giving encouragement. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully. Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good. Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.
Rom 12 (GW)Slide11
THE BODY OF CHRIST
Romans
12:1-11
I Corinthians
12:12-31
Vital Signs:
Pastor
Parishioners
Purpose Program Structure Perceptions
Providers
Praising
PrayerSlide12
MetricsSlide13
# of pre – Christians in Worship
# of pre-Christians in Church Community
# of annual outreach events 6-8
# of newcomers involved in leadership
in the past 2 years – 20%
# of members who know their spiritual gifts 60 %
Exaltation and Evangelism MetricsSlide14
# of small groups 1 12/15 adults in worship
# of worship
attenders
who are part of a small group - 60%-70%
# of small groups formed within the last 2 years
target 20% minimum
Edification MetricsSlide15
7 impressions
newcomers
receive before first visit
7 loving touches on the first visit
7 caring contacts over the next seven days
7 weeks to build seven new relationships
7 months to find a place of significant service 7 new prospects developed in seven weeks 7 months to decide if this is home
7 Habits of a Newcomer Friendly ChurchSlide16Slide17
M.A.P. PARADIGM
Ministry Action Plan….a Pathway to discipleship
Sow
Sow
Know
Grow
Show
Come
Cultivate
Disciple
Lead
World ChangersSlide18
LEADERSHIP PARADIGM SHIFTSlide19
LEADERSHIP PARADIGM SHIFTSlide20
TIMES HAVE CHANGED….Slide21
CHURCH SIZE TYPOLOGY
10-75
Parishioner
Centered
75-200
Pastoral
Centered201-450 Program Centered451+ Corporate
CenteredSlide22
ORV BREAKDOWNSlide23
CHURCH HEALTH
“The body becomes stronger as its members become healthier. The whole church of God gains when the members that compose it begin to seek a better and a higher life
."
A. W.
Tozer
Slide24
COMMON CHURCH DISEASES
Ethnikitis
Ghost Town Disease
People Blindness
Sociological Strangulation
Koinonitis
Hyper-Co-
operativism
Arrested Spiritual Development
St. John’s Syndrome
HypopneumiaSlide25
COMMON BARRIERS
Facility
Staffing
Governance
Church Calendar
Cultural
Worship TimesWebsiteSlide26
CHURCH GROWTH PRINCIPLE
I planted,
Apollos
watered, but
God gave the growth
.
1 Corinthians 3:6 (ESV)Slide27
4 AXIOMS OF CHURCH GROWTH
Pastor
Parishioners
Purpose
Proper ConditionsSlide28
EIGHT ESSENTIAL
QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Empowering Leadership
Gift Based Ministry
Passionate Spirituality
Effective Structures Inspiring WorshipHolistic Small Groups -Need-Oriented EvangelismLoving RelationshipsSlide29Slide30Slide31Slide32
THE FISH:
MEANING AND MOTIVATION
Lift
up your eyes, and look on the fields,
that
they are white for harvest. – John 4:35Slide33
MEANING:
WHAT EVANGELISM IS NOT
Recruiting
new members
Confirming
our children
The style of a sub-culture Talking like an evangelistEmotional worship Soul winningAny single theological party line RenewalBible quoting – text slinging A revival meetingEvent led by specialist All that the church does
Whatever I like Social actionMission
Being a loving influence in the worldSlide34
MEANING:
WHAT EVANGELISM IS
Joseph Aldrich in his work
Life-Style Evangelism
.
He
writes, “Evangelism is expressing what I possess in Christ and explaining how I came to possess it. In the truest sense, evangelism is displaying the universals of God’s character – His love, His righteousness, His justice, and His faithfulness – through the particulars of my everyday life. Therefore evangelism is not a ‘special’ spontaneous outflow of our individual and corporate experience of Christ. Even more specifically, evangelism is what Christ does through the activity of His children as they are involved in (1) proclamation, (2) fellowship, and (3) service.”
Life-Style Evangelism, Joseph C. Aldrich, page 29.Slide35
OTHER DEFINITIONS
OF EVANGELISM
That set of intentional activities which are governed by the goal of initiating people into the kingdom of God for the first
time. - William Abraham Professor
That set of loving, intentional activities governed by the goal of initiating persons into Christian
Discipleship
in response to the reign of God – Bishop Scott JonesSlide36
What is your definition of
evangelism?Slide37
“
Evangelism
is everything we
do
to
make faith in Christ an option.” - Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for ChristSlide38
Commandments
Commission
God's motivation in sending Jesus was unconditional
love
exhibited by His grace and mercy.
Jn. 3:16; Rom. 5:8
How can we not be compelled by such
love
to share Jesus with others so they too can know Him?
2 Cor. 5:14
WHY EVANGELISM?Slide39
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ,
God
making his appeal through us.
We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV)
WITNESS vs. EVANGELISMSlide40
Barriers to personal evangelism….
What are some of the
reasons we don’t evangelize?
Rejection
Perceptions
Knowledge
Unequipped Slide41
Acting out your Christian life
…
Sharing
the Gospel
…
Trusting
God for the results “Simply Sharing Christ in the power ofthe Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God.”Bill Bright – Campus Crusade for Christ Founder
DEFINE “SUCCESS”Slide42
At Your Table Discuss
What
evangelistic ministries are
you
and
/or your church involved in
?Describe Evangelism in your CongregationSlide43
THE FISHING BOAT:
MODEL AND
MINISTRYSlide44
It’s been said that there are
two reasons
people do not go to
church
They
don’t know a Christian
They doSlide45
Devoted
PIBO
TECH
Discovery
Newcomers and seekers
Disenchanted
Disillusioned and unhappyDisconnected College Students, Military, Home-boundDisbeliever Unchurched, De-churchedMODEL: 5 “D” APPROACHSlide46
LEVELS OF EVANGELISM
Winning
Befriending
Inviting
Planting
Cultivating
Harvesting
10%
50%
80%Slide47
How can I accomplish the following goals?
Include a higher percentage of Christians in evangelism
Reach out in
significant
ways to a lot of people in my
city
Answer: Servant EvangelismSlide48
Caring and Sharing
effective because it is….
quick
high volume
done in groups
culture-currentgives the Holy Spirit an open door to convict those we are leading to Christallows shy people to launch into effective evangelisman approach families can do togethereasily picked up by new Christianssimple
friendly non-pushy, non-aggressiveappeals to every segment of our citiesemotionally safegiving-centered rather than asking-centered
provides a safe place for ambitious people to expend their energyprovides an open door for the miraculous if God so movesbig fun!Slide49
PACK (Planned Acts of Christian Kindness)
Stamp Give-A-Way
Battery Give-A-Way
Hand Cleaning
Towelettes
Windshield Washing
Bag GroceriesTutoringSchool Supplies Give-A-WayUmbrella Give-A-WayGift Wrapping at ChristmasSlide50
Listening (Felt Need)
Learn to Listen to their Story
Learn to Tell Your Story
Learn to Share Christ StorySlide51
Ministry Areas
Prayer Ministry
Front Line Ministry
Invitational Ministry
Tele-care Ministry
Small Group Ministry
Outreach MinistryAlpha Ministry
LEAD MinistrySlide52
BRAINSTORM YOUR CONTEXT
How
could
Your
Church
model
genuine Servant hood and care on a congregational
level?Slide53
Ministry….
The Foundation of Ministry is Character
The Nature of Ministry is Service
The Motive of Ministry is Love
The Measure of Ministry is Sacrifice
The Authority of Ministry is Submission
The Purpose of Ministry is the Glory of God
The Tools of Ministry are The Bible and Prayer
The Privilege of Ministry is Growth
The Power of Ministry is the Holy Spirit
The Model of Ministry is Jesus ChristSlide54
The Rod And Reel:
METHODOLOGY
Great
opportunities
to help others seldom come
,
but small ones surround us constantly Slide55
18
While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net
into
the sea, for they were fishermen.
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And he said to them, “Follow me,
and I will make you fishers of men.”Matthew 4:18-19 (ESV)C.A.S.T
C. Connection A. Activities
S. Spiritual MattersT. Tell Your StorySlide56
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
3 Important
Objectives PIE: Personal
Invitational Engaging Slide57
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
Key Ingredients to PIE:
LETUS ApproachL ove
E stablish rapportT
alk about JesusU se stories (if time allows)S equence of questionsSlide58
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
3 Important Goals
PIE: Personal Invitational Engaging Slide59
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
Conversational Expanders
Who What When
Where WhyHow
Principles of Building Relationships Good Listener
Eye Contact
Visual Affirmation
Verbal Affirmation
Slide60
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your StorySlide61
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
Styles of Evangelism
Confrontational – Billy Graham, Chuck ColsonCerebral – Josh McDowell, D. James KennedyConfirmation –
Corrie ten Boom, Joni TadaConversing – Becky Pippert, Joe Aldrich
Contending – Ruth GrahamCaring/Share – Mother Teresa, Jimmy CarterSlide62
C.A.S.T
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
Heart of the ConversationSlide63
Important Principle:
Never make a statement
at least at first
when a question will do
Questions
C. Connection
A. ActivitiesS. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your StorySlide64Slide65
Invites
Participation
Advance without Stating your Case
Shifts the Burden of Proof
Puts you in the driver seat
Advantages of Asking Questions
C. Connection A. Activities
S. Spiritual MattersT. Tell Your StorySlide66Slide67
Role Play ScenarioSlide68
Share Jesus Questions
Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?
To you, who is Jesus?
Do you think there is a heaven or a hell?
If you died tonight, where would you go?
If
heaven, why?
By the way if what you believed is not true,
would you want to know?Slide69
So faith comes from what is heard,
and
what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ.
Romans 10:17 (RSV)
Jesus answered him,
“
What is written in Moses' Teachings? What do you read there?”Luke 10:26 (GW)Two Scriptures: An Important PrincipleSlide70
YOUR BIBLESlide71
Share Jesus Scriptures
Romans 3:23 - All Have Sinned
Romans 6:23 - Wages of Sin is Death
John 3:3 - Must be born again
John 14:6 - I’m the Way
Romans 10:9-11 - If you Confess
2 Corinthians 5:15 - No longer live for themselves
Revelation 3:20 - Here I am standing at your door.
To each of these ask: What does this say to you?Slide72
TELL YOUR STORY
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your StorySlide73
KNOW YOUR STORY
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
Three areas of a personal
testimony
My life before I made a commitment to follow Jesus How I came to know Jesus personally
How Jesus has changed my life (since I came to know Him personally)Slide74
WRITE YOUR “GOOD NEWS” STORY
C. Connection
A. Activities
S. Spiritual Matters
T. Tell Your Story
What is your “Good News” story?Slide75
“FRAN” GELISM
Write down
persons
in your circle of influence
Friends
Relatives Acquaintances
Neighbors Slide76
SOME KEY PRINCIPLES…
1 Peter 3:15 (GW)
…
Always be ready to defend your confidence {in God} when anyone asks you to explain it. ….
Habits of a Highly Effective Witness
Prepare
Share Anytime, Anywhere
AdaptExpectTrustInvolved
PraySlide77
TACKLE BOX:
EQUIPPING RESOURCESSlide78
OUR BIBLICAL MANDATE
…And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets,
some
evangelists,
some
pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
Ephesians 4:11-12 (RSV) Slide79
TACKLE BOX: EQUIPPING RESOURCES
Books
Externally Focused Church
Rick
Rusaw
and Eric Swanson Faith Sharing H. Eddie Fox, George Morris DR 158 How to Reach Secular People George Hunter
Share Jesus without Fear Bill Fay Witness: Learning to Share Your Christian Faith
by Ron Crandall DR 493 Celtic Way of Evangelism George Hunter III How to Break the 200 Barrier
Kevin Martin
Slide80
TACKLE BOX: EQUIPPING RESOURCES
Websites
http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadership-resources/evangelism
http://www.gbod.org/lead-your-church/evangelism
http://billygraham.org/what-we-do/evangelism-outreach/
http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/getting-started-evangelism http://www.tentm.org
http://laymobilization.seedbed.com/
http://www.reasonablefaith.org/
http://www.apologetics315.com/
http://www.link2lead.com/GettingStarted/Home.aspx
http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/
http://missioninsite.org
Slide81
TACKLE BOX: EQUIPPING RESOURCES
Studies
Becoming a Contagious
Christian Willow Creek
Catch Adam Hamilton
Go Fish Andy
Stanely Caring Evangelism Course by Kenneth HaugkThe Faith Sharing Congregation: Developing a Strategy for the Congregation as Evangelist
. Roger K. Swanson and Shirley F. Clement DR 153