Practical how-to advice for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders on personal evangelism and church hospitality
In a discussion group I am a part of, a small church pastor asked the group for advise on how to grow a small church.Well meaning Christians threw out all sorts of cliches that lack substance, even if they are true:Pray Follow God Get back to the Bible Don't follow man's ways Just … [Read more...]
I've been noodling more about "developing an evangelism strategy in the local church." It seems to me there are three main spokes to this wheel.I'd like to know what you would add.The actual ministry expressions or measurable results of these things will vary, but these three seem to be … [Read more...]
I was searching through my files the other day and found this handout. I quote it as is with attribution.1. Pray Launching evangelism in your congregation is not about techniques or right practices.Evangelism is about God working through you and your congregation to become vibrant … [Read more...]
In prior years, I've suggested a few personal strategies for evangelismDo you have an Evangelism Strategy for 2009? Do you have an Evangelism Strategy for 2008? Define your Evangelism Strategy for 2008This year, I want to map out something different and suggest some planning ideas for … [Read more...]
I've prepared a video for you. Excuse the background construction noise though. For you who are really attentive to details, I know I gave Josh's book the wrong title. It's really titled "You can Double Your Class in Two Years or less. "Scroll down the page and see the register … [Read more...]
I had a follower on twitter who ordered a "Bring a Friend campaign in a box."It was a laughable experience.It ultimately failed.He felt like he wasted his money.Originally designed in the 1980s, it has never updated (except moving the recordings to CD from the cassettes).The … [Read more...]
The North American Mission Board is developing a new evangelism initiative to fulfill their 2020 vision of "Every Believer Sharing, Every Person Hearing.""God's Plan for Sharing" is meant to encourage Christians to prayerfully and thoughtfully engage in the most effective approach for making … [Read more...]
Note: This week and next, I will be sharing with you some of the insights gleaned as I read Turnaround and Beyond: A Hopeful Future for the Small Membership Church with my audience in mind. To follow the series automatically, simply Grab my RSS FeedCycles of Small Church Transformation The … [Read more...]
During January, I received a series of questions via Ask Evangelism Coach. Because of travel engagements in 3 different countries during January, I'm just now responding (though I've been thinking about these for a while) A series of posts this week will focus on sharing these. It's my … [Read more...]
Last year, a blog I read asked: Do you have an Evangelism Strategy for 2008? In the that article, the writer's specific action steps in his plan:Study and Read. Do you need books? Check out our books on evangelism page. Evangelism Journal. Make notes of quotes, books, and … [Read more...]
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