Since the PC USA is where I hold my ordination as pastor, these statistics are of interest to me, and I know that many of the EvangelismCoach.org subscribers are in that same tribe.Source: PC(USA) - Presbyterian News Service - PC(USA) records steepest membership loss since reunion in … [Read more...]
How Paul Planted the Church in Corinth
June 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
This weekend in my devotional time, I spent time pondering how Paul planted a church in a foreign city, particularly Corinth, from Acts 18. I found several parallels to my current church planting work. He connected with the local people When he came to the town, “he met a Jew named Aquila, a … [Read more...]
The Rabbit and the Elephant Webinar
May 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
This webinar has passed.You can watch the replay here: Rabbit and the Elephant Webinar ReplayHere is the resource page: Rabbit and the Elephant Resource PageHere is a book review: Rabbit and the Elephant ReviewGrab our monthly newsletter to get future webinar … [Read more...]
The Art of Noticing People
May 5, 2009 By 2 Comments
A moment with strangers Have you ever been with a group of people and felt like you just needed to talk to that person over there?A sense that God was pointing out that particular person?Phillip (in the story of Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch) was prompted to “Go Stand next to THAT … [Read more...]
How to Lead a Prayer Meeting Focused on Evangelism
April 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When one gathers people for prayer on evangelism, either before an outreach, or if a prayer group wants to focus on of it’s meetings on prayer, I offer to you a simple guideline for such prayer meetings.1. In the name of Jesus Christ invite the Holy Spirit to lead the prayer group.We are … [Read more...]
Evangelism Where You Live – A Review Part III
April 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been reading Evangelism Where You Live: Engaging Your Community and I think it is a must read book for pastors of churches seeking to engage its community.See Part I of Evangelism Where You Live - A Review Part ISee Part II of Evangelism Where You Live - A Review Part IIThis final … [Read more...]
Quick Evangelism Coaching Call
March 12, 2009 By 5 Comments
Burning questions need fast answers! Do you need advice to take your evangelism passion, hospitality, or outreach strategy to the next level?Leading your church or small group is challenging. Brainstorming about evangelism ideas or strategies seems to have you stuck in a rut. You need … [Read more...]
Evangelism Training Ministry in Nicaragua
November 15, 2008 By 4 Comments
Vida Joven Leader Martha Tinoco (pictured standing right) wrote in a note to us after the event with them last year: Thanks for sharing with us. You are an example for my life. I can see how [your team] works in unity, love, and respect. I saw the presence of God in your lives, as great servants of … [Read more...]
Church Leadership Coaching Session
October 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
While at the Mt. Vernon Evangelism Dunamis, I had the opportunity to visit with some elders of the Deming Presbyterian Church in Northwest Washington State (Acme WA), with about 15-25 people in worship.Here is what one of the elders had to say [edited for spacing and readability]: On the … [Read more...]
Friday Finds
September 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Bob Lotich, guest blogger for ChurchMarketingSucks.com gives a list of reasons to run from a church. In it, he discusses visible clues that as a visiting guest he's able to pick up on in a few repeat visits.Everything was Mediocre The Place was full of strife Unwillingness to … [Read more...]
