NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD FIRST THINGS FIRST Welcome

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FIRST THINGS FIRST ( Welcome! ( Who am I? ( Evangelism and Gospel ( Use of Technology ( Registering to become a TE ( Types of TEs: Certified and Non-certified ( Questions?

EVANGELISM AND GOSPEL ( The intentional presentation of the Gospel in the power of the Holy Sprit, with the purpose of seeing people brought to saving faith in Jesus Christ ( Jesus Christ became man, died on the cross for the sins of the world, he was raised according to the Scriptures, and offers forgiveness of sins to anyone who repents and believes in him for his/her salvation ( Evangelism is the fundamental Christian responsibility

FACTORS THAT PLAY A ROLE IN SALVATION ( Message --“Good News” ( A messenger ( A recipient ( The work of the Holy Spirit ( Prayer

EVANGELISM: CHANGING WORLD 21 st Century technology is making seismic shifts in: ( o Culture o Religious practice o Communication tools ( Human condition -- unchanged ( Human need – unchanged

EVANGELISM AND TECHNOLOGY Digital media is changing the human experience ( 5. 981 billion mobile phones are in use* ( 2. 3 Billion people use internet** ( Broadcast media (radio, TV, videos etc. ) ( The ERC uses new technology for reaching people with the Gospel ERC uses attractional, missional and confrontational (apologetical) strategies * http: //mobithinking. com/mobile-marketing-tools/latest-mobile-stats/a#subscribers ** http: //www. internetworldstats. com/stats. htm

ERC The ERC Paperwork & Reporting The BIG Picture The Call Process The TE

ERC TEAM States Entities Associations churches Dr. N S R K Ravi NAMB ERC Coordinator TE & IE Consultants Linda Trambley Ministry Assistant

EVANGELISM RESPONSE CENTER PURPOSE The Evangelism Response Center exists to advance the intentional presentation of the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. We respond to and pray with people who contact us through various media, and refer them to local SBC Covenant Churches where they can receive further ministry Telephone and spiritual Encouragers growth opportunities.

WHERE DO REFERRALS COME FROM? ( Media (TV, Radio, Magazines, etc. ) ( Canvassing (mail, door-hangers, etc. ) ( Websites ( Outreach efforts in local communities ( Bibles ( Billboards ( Church signs & bulletins ( In short – anywhere & everywhere! ***ANY SBC ENTITY MAY USE 1 -888 -JESUS-20 (537 -8720)

THE FOLLOW-UP NETWORK The follow-up network of Churches for the Evangelism Response Center (ERC) are called as Covenant Churches that agree to make contact with in three days

THE FOLLOW-UP NETWORK Covenant Churches follow up each decision within three days to rejoice in the salvation decision of the new believer, then guide them to baptism, discipleship, and church membership

THE FOLLOW-UP NETWORK GOAL -- Affirm and preserve all spiritual decisions Covenant Church commits to: Ø Enlist an ERC Follow-up Coordinator Ø Pray for referrals Ø Train members to share Christ and disciple referrals Ø Establish a referral follow-up plan and provide resources Ø Send timely follow-up reports to the ERC

THE FOLLOW-UP NETWORK q § § § COVENANT CHURCH REGISTRATION INFO: Evangelism Response Center 4200 North Point Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30022 -4176 Phone: (770) 410 -6383 E-mail: erc@namb. net Fax: (678) 624 -3389 www. erconline. net (to fill out and send an online report form) -- click on “Get Involved” button.

ERC RESPONSE NETWORK TEs IEs Share The Good News of Jesus Christ from their own homes

The ERC The TE

ENCOURAGER QUALIFICATIONS

A BORN-AGAIN BELIEVER IN A VITAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND HAS ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE THAT RELATIONSHIP TO ANOTHER PERSON

AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF A SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE

A GROWING DISCIPLE WITH A BASIC FOUNDATION OF BIBLICAL TRUTH

A CARING FRIEND, CONCERNED FOR THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THEIR NEED FOR A SAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST

ATTEND A TRAINING WORKSHOP

TE COMMITMENT ( Commit 2 ½ hours of your time every month taking phone calls ( Send in a report as necessary

The ERC The Call Process The TE

YOUR SPIRITUAL PREPARATION BIBLE What verses have spoken to you this week? WITNESSING PLAN How will you share the gospel with a caller? PRAYER • • • For yourself For Gospel sharing plan For other Encouragers For callers For Response Center staff

YOUR PHYSICAL PREPARATION ØBe sure to come to your telephone alert, refreshed, and ready to minister to people ØMentally and Emotionally prepared

ARRANGE YOUR WORKPLACE ( Arrange for privacy ( Keep your line free ( LOG OFF if you must leave briefly

GATHER YOUR MATERIALS Bible Manual Witnessing Aids Pens, Report Forms, Paper Resources

Prepare Yourself Minister in God’s Strength Prepare Your Place

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