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10 Roles an Evangelism Committee Can Have in The Church

Why does your evangelism committee exist at your church?

Is it just another meeting?

Does it really fulfill the role of helping the church do the work of evangelism?

Recently I’ve been asked to comment on the role of an evangelism committee or evangelism ministry in the local church.  What are the functions of a church evangelism committee?

I want to give you ten roles that an evangelism committee can play in a healthy congregation.

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Evangelism Substitute #4: Community Service

Today is the final portion on the series, Evangelism Substitutes.  See the links below to catch the other parts.

Here is a fourth substitute for personal evangelism: community service projects.

For example:

  • Let’s go out and feed the homeless.
  • Let’s go out and build houses for Habitat for Humanity.
  • Let’s go out and give away water at the bike race or something.

These are all good mission projects for the church, but the evangelistic challenge is this:

Do we actually talk about our faith with others while doing it?

Or just showing our faith and hoping others guess at our intentions?

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7 Ways to Encourage Congregational Evangelism

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Year of Evangelism

Seven ways of congregational evangelism.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 witnesses to the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Ask for guidance and courage to go where God is leading you.

2.  Study God’s Word

Gather together for Bible study.

Observe in the Scriptures how the Holy Spirit fills people with courage to bear witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ.

What story about Jesus brings you joy? Who might you tell about Jesus?

3. Preach and Teach the Good News of Jesus

The promises of the Good News of Jesus are meant to be shared with others.

We are not to be complacent, apathetic or bored. The Good News of Jesus changes lives – yours and mine.

How have you experienced the Good News of Jesus in your life?

4. Create an Evangelism Team

Celebrate with those who might be interested in evangelism.

Seek ways to extend your evangelism team to embrace your whole congregation. Don’t let a committee be the only one to experience the joy of sharing the good news of Jesus. Live the joy found in Christ Jesus.

5.  Provide Training

Equip people to become more comfortable about sharing their faith in Christ Jesus.

Provide training and opportunities to practice faith-sharing.

Take time to identify witnessing opportunities. What training might be helpful?

6.  Plan an Event

Don’t make it too easy. Go out on a limb.

Plan an event no one will want to miss.

Have a Fall Fiesta for the neighbors. Offer a jazz worship on Saturday night.

If nothing else, add something extra to your Christmas Eve or Easter worship.

Hire musicians – lots of them. Join the angels to sing “Glory to God in the highest!”

Invite people to come! Spend some money on publicity.

What event(s) might you host for the neighbors or community?

7.  Welcome People

Remember your mission: Bear witness to the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Writer: Robin McCullough-Bade
Copyright © 2004 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
May be reproduced for local, non-sale use provided the above copyright notice is included.

Next Steps

If this is your year of evangelism, what might you plan on doing this year to grow your congregation’s evangelism?

Are there some outreaches to plan?

Seminars to attend or organize?

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4 Keys to Implementing an Evangelism Plan

What is the role of the pastor is developing an evangelism vision or evangelism plan for the congregation?

How can pastors shape congregational Evangelism?

Here are four basic keys proper implementation of good evangelism vision, with my own thoughts added in.  (Source:From Reach: A Team Approach to Evangelism and Assimilation ) [Read more…] about 4 Keys to Implementing an Evangelism Plan

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Prayer Walking — Developing an Evangelistic Vision

Some time ago, I came across an outline of some hints about prayer walking.

This prayer walking outline mixes prayer, with walking a neighborhood, and inviting God to transform that place and the people who live there.

Prayer_Walking_Tips

16 Prayer Walking Tips

prayer walkerHere are some ways you can do prayer walking (Adapted from Follow Me: Becoming a Lifestyle Prayerwalker): [Read more…] about Prayer Walking — Developing an Evangelistic Vision


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Saturday in the Community » The Blind Beggar

Looking for an idea to engage your neighborhood?

Read about Saturday in the Community at The Blind Beggar. (Photo from the Website).

The last church I served does something similar at Christmas time. Local churches donate toys that are sold in the local low-income community. Proceeds buy more toys that morning until the funds run out.

At back to school time, there is a similar event with school supplies, and a gathering where the local principal comes and welcomes the new kids.

The story at the blog article at the Blind beggar adds a bible giveaway.

Perhaps additional “stations:”

1. Prayer Station.

A prayer station is a booth or table a place where people wanting prayer can seek it out. Perhaps that’s a spot to give Bibles away to. People can be invited to fill out a card if they wish further follow up.  Read more on how to setup a prayer station

2. Church information

A display booth with promotional materials about church programs, contact information, schedule of future events etc.

No matter how your church event is done, an important feature is to repeatedly do it, so that its something the church becomes known for in the neighborhood.

No need to be disappointed if there is not an increase in attendance at church the next day. I’ve observed through experience that it may take a few years before people start trickling in after they’ve learned the church cares.

Let me ask you this:
Does your church regularly host an event that is geared towards serving the neighborhood?

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