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Free Church Hospitality Videos
Earlier this year, a church hospitality committee leader called me up to have chat about how to restart their hospitality ministries.Perhaps you have the same challenge they had: People come for the first time, but they don't come back. What can we do to fix that? This church began looking for solutionsby evaluating their hospitality systems. by talking with me as an outsider and independent consultant. by starting to read related books on hospitality ministry.They were a … Read More of this post . . .. . .
Does an invitation to church equal evangelism?
Every weekend, we challenge our church members to invite someone to the next sermon series.Each week, we call our church members to invite someone to small group.You probably do it to.In fact, many people would rather give a church invitation than personally share the gospel.Have you seen that happen?I have. Does an invitation to church equal evangelism? A recent conversation I've been participating in is Yes or No: Does an invitation to church equal evangelism? If one is … Read More of this post . . .. . .
The Apostle Paul’s Journey to Faith in Christ
Jesus also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like.A man scatters seed on the ground.Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.” (Mark 4:26-29)If we think of evangelism in terms of process of a journey to the … Read More of this post . . .. . .
How to get more faith sharing conversations during your week
Recently, I've been coaching church teams on personal evangelism over a 4 month time frame.Their goal is to increase the number of faith sharing conversations they have throughout the week. Here is a little test that comes out from coaching:If you were to look back at the last 7 days, how many times did you get to share something about your relationship with Christ with a non-believing friend? If your answer is zero, then what can you do to change that?Let me share one tip with … Read More of this post . . .. . .
Book Review:Eats with Sinners
I've been in the Church for so long that deep friendships with people apart from Christ have been neglected.I've filled my day with work, managing the lives of my children, administrative and planning for the local church, and running an international ministry.Recently, I've been having a season of reading and re-reading a bunch of books relating to personal evangelism in a more relational style. My recent evangelism books reading listHoly Conversation: Talking About God in … Read More of this post . . .. . .
What was responsible for your coming to Christ and this church
The Institute For American Church Growth asked over 10,000 people this question: “What was responsible for your coming to Christ and this church?”Their replies were:I had a special need - 3% I just walked in - 3% I liked the minister - 6% I visited there - 1% I liked the Bible classes - 5% I attended a gospel meeting - 0.5% I liked the programs - 3% A friend or relative invited me - 79%Source: lost, but it's been in files for a while.So, who are you inviting … Read More of this post . . .. . .
May 2012 Personal Evangelism Seminar – Richmond VA
You Want Me To Do What? Many people find personal evangelism scary.Some would rather clean a pig sty instead of talking about Jesus to their friends.You know that Jesus commands us to go and share.You know that your faith is meaningful.But fear stands in the way.Fear Free Evangelism seminars will help you overcome those natural fears and find fresh freedom in sharing your faith.As you go through the seminar, you’llLearn to recognize God given moments to talk about … Read More of this post . . .. . .
Webinar: What is your Evangelism Strategy for 2012?
I talked with a small church pastor who was telling me that their church will be focused on Evangelism as one of their top priorities this year.Another church did my 4 month personal evangelism coaching process for their team and within a few months had baptized some new believers as a result of that intentional focus.What is your church's evangelism strategy for 2012? People often complain about lack of time when the lack of direction is the real problem. - Zig Ziglar Most of us know … Read More of this post . . .. . .
Podcast: Christmas Outreach to the Community
Listen in as one church tells the story of getting their Christmas events out to a few thousand people during a town Christmas event.I interview Kevin Cunningham, outreach pastor of a church in Nashua New Hampshire, a town of about 80,000. Christmas OutreachEach year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the city turns Main Street into a walking district.Close to 30,000 people from across New England visit downtown Nashua to officially kick-off the Christmas season.The evening … Read More of this post . . .. . .
Use Facebook Events for Increase Invitations for Christmas
This article on using Facebook events is reprinted with persmission from Christian Webtrends (blog.ourchurch.com) to edit for Christmas. It was originally aimed for Easter, but it's just as true for Christmas.The images refer to an Easter service, but you get the idea.Details are below.With social networking site Facebook, your church can take this same concept online by creating a Facebook event for Christmas. People in your church who use Facebook can then easily invite … Read More of this post . . .. . .
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