Becoming a Contagious Christian Session One Why Become

Becoming a Contagious Christian Session One

Why Become a Contagious Christian n Describe what Relational Evangelism is not n Identify the components of Relational Evangelism n Revisit the biblical basis of evangelism n Begin an Impact List of relationships to build

Perceptions are Powerful n What are some professions that carry with them powerful emotional perceptions? n What perceptions are linked with being an evangelist?

Perceptions are Powerful n One of the goals of this session is to get you past our negative stereotypes of evangelism n But even more important is that this course will also help us get pass a less obvious obstacle, which is our positive stereotypes of what it means to do evangelism

What is Relational Evangelism n. Relational Evangelism is n. Authentic (John 15: 15) n. Natural n. Personal

What is Relational Evangelism n Verbal (Romans 10: 14) n Process-Oriented n Team Oriented (Luke 15: 7, 10) n Puts Others First

Mission Trip Video Write down how their trip to Jamaica tied in with the mission of LLU/LLUMC. n In what ways does our daily lives resemble a mission trip? n Are we going about our mission or just on a trip? Elaborate. n

Biblical Basis For Evangelism n According to Luke 15, n Lost People Matter to God n Our God seeks for the Lost n Finding the Lost Results in Celebration

Biblical Basis For Evangelism n n n We are commanded to seek the lost Matthew 28: 19 -20 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

Developing An Impact List is a tool to help us get beyond the generic person ‘out there’ who needs to be reached, to the specific people we know and can possibly reach for Christ. n Look over the guidelines for praying for people on your Impact List. n

Evangelism Styles Questionnaire n. Complete your Evangelism Styles Questionnaire. n. This should take you 8 -10 minutes to complete.