Lifestyle Evangelism

John Rue

Connie Rue

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus told believers to go and tell other people about him and the relationship God wants to have with them. One way the early church fulfilled this command was by the way they lived their lives, Day to day, they lived in a way that made others interested in God. It was effective and we are called to do the same. By the way we live our lives, we are either confirming the truthfulness of God or denying it. Find out what lifestyle evangelism looks like, why it works, and practical ideas on how we can incorporate it.\r\n

Effective Youth Evangelism

Joe Botti

Tom Dixon

Matthew 28:19-20

Fostering effective youth evangelism is important for many reasons. It produces spiritual growth, it helps young students with their own faith, and it is biblical. Some practical steps that leaders can take to foster evangelism amongst youth include: encouraging every and any attempt of faith being shared; becoming an example; teaching biblical principles of evangelism; giving personal advice; teaching how to build friendships; making sure that you have a meeting people want to come to; raising the tension levels when necessary; and creating prayer lists and prayer groups.

Leading Home Group Evangelism

Doug Patch

2 Timothy 2:2

How do you lead evangelism in your home church or small Bible study group? Doug Patch discusses seven critical elements: 1) leaders must win the group to God's perspective of the mission of the church; 2) group members must be committed to building relationships with Christians and non-Christians outside of Bible study meetings; 3) leaders must equip the members of the church to do evangelism; 4) leaders must lead evangelism by doing evangelism; 5) leaders must plan for planting churches from the beginning; 6) leaders must stay forward focused; and 7) home group structures must put non-Christians at ease.\r\n

A Credible Witness

Jim Leffel

1 John 3:16-18

Jim Leffel uses the example of Elijah and the Sidonian woman to issue this challenge: are we, as the Body of Christ, prepared to go where the gospel needs to be preached? God not only calls us into uncomfortable places that are overwhelmed and overrun with needs, He also calls us to learn from the very people we're called to serve. Leffel speaks frankly on our position of economic prosperity as the American church and teaches on how to handle wealth with maturity, humility, and under grace.

What Does the Future Hold?

Dennis McCallum

1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

Paul contrasts depression and the fear of death with the hope believers have in Christ's resurrection. Death for people who have put their faith in Christ will look much different than the picture many people fear. God has established clues for when the entire planet will reach an end, so believers have evidence that there is an urgency to telling other people about God.

The End of Paul's Life

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 4:6-8

Acts 21 follows Paul's arrest in Jerusalem to close to the end of his life in Rome. While this long trial of his seems disheartening and unnecessary, this time becomes one of the most important in Paul's ministry; this narrative describes how God worked to spread the Gospel further in new parts of the world.

Evangelism Strategies for Leaders

Mark Ashton

1 Timothy 4:6-8

How do we develop home groups and leaders who are focused on evangelism? Four keys are: 1) prayer, 2) training, 3) teamwork, and 4) utilizing small groups.

The Seeker Small Group: Unleashing the Power of Community to Reach the Lost

Mark Ashton

1 Timothy 4:6-8

Mark Ashton, Associate Evangelism Director at Willow Creek Community Church, explains what seeker small groups are and how to start and lead one. These groups begin with relationships we already have with people and are seeker targeted, discussion oriented, and an extension of personal evangelism. Mark provides ten helpful "laws" for seeker small groups, including material and resources that are available for guidance and for use in the group.

World View Model of Discipleship

Gene Getz

1 Timothy 4:6-8

Gene Getz explains his World View Model of Discipleship and how to help a church grow. He begins by explaining his succession plan and how others will step in to take over when he retires. He also explains four key functions of a growing church and defines fellowship segmentation. The emphasis is on understanding where people are at and seeking to get them involved in community. Gene concludes by encouraging people to learn to think about life through a biblical lens.\r\n