Personal Evangelism What does this mean to you

Personal Evangelism What does this mean to you?

“Personal” because… “Evangelism” because… + Person to Person interaction + Taking GOOD NEWS to those who are lost + “I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house” (Acts 20: 20) + “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you…” (Matt. 28: 19 -20)

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. (2 Cor. 5: 20)

Some Parallels to the Apostles Diversity (Matt. 10: 1 -4) Determined (Matt. 10: 12 -14) Together (Mark 6: 7; Luke 10: 1 -2) Truth in Love (Matt. 10: 16; 9: 36 -38) How will our differences help us in evangelism? When should we discontinue evangelism? Why is it helpful to work with a fellow Christian?

36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to

Personal Evangelism Workshop January 2021

Mission Statement: Seek & Save the lost in our community Vision Statement: Create a community of disciples who are passionate, compassionate, and who love courageously.

Goals: Approach the lost with love & hope Create a spirit of cooperation among Christians engaging in the work of the great commission Make disciples who mold their lives in the image of Jesus Christ Seek opportunities to give time, energy, and money to those in need in our community

“Meet. Up Studies” Public spaces Open invitation Advertised through Meet. Up, Facebook, Twitter, word of mouth

What Meet. Up Studies are NOT ➔ NOT EXPLICITLY TIED TO WEST END ◆ No, we’re not ashamed of West End ◆ Keeping walls/stereotypes out of the way ◆ The elders have agreed with this ➔ NOT JUST TRYING TO INVITE PEOPLE TO CHURCH ◆ We are all evangelists ◆ What we do here in our assembly is worship, not evangelism ◆ We are sharing our faith, hope, and love and we trust God for the increase

Meet. Up Study Roles ➔ TEACHER ◆ ◆ Choose the topic Secure a meeting location Create a unique, private Facebook group Choose a date you can stick with ➔ BACK-UP TEACHER ◆ Know the material; be ready to teach ◆ Join the private Facebook group ◆ Commit to the date chosen ➔ DEDICATED STUDENT ◆ Know the material ◆ Join the private Facebook group ◆ Commit to the date chosen

Who wants to volunteer?