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Cornerstone Conference EV SUMMIT ‘05

Cornerstone Conference EV SUMMIT ‘05. The Evangelism Challenge. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:4. 8 Essential Traits of Effective Healthy Evangelistic Churches. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC. The Evangelism Challenge.

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Cornerstone Conference EV SUMMIT ‘05

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  1. Cornerstone Conference EV SUMMIT ‘05 The Evangelism Challenge Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:4

  2. 8 Essential Traits of Effective Healthy Evangelistic Churches EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  3. The Evangelism Challenge • Defining “Biblical Evangelism” • Practical Evangelism • Challenges for 21st Century Ministry OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  4. The Evangelism Challenge • What does an evangelistic church look like? • Common Challenges to Effective Evangelism OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  5. The Evangelism Challenge • Future Challenges to Evangelism • 5 Myths About Personal Evangelism OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  6. The Evangelism Challenge • 10 Myths About Evangelism • “Deeper Evangelistic Impact” OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  7. The Evangelism Challenge • The Steps in Evangelism • Five Strategies for Evangelism • Understanding the Process of Evangelism OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  8. The Evangelism Challenge • Understanding the Process of Assimilation • Effective Evangelism Methods • Questions to Be Answered OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  9. The Evangelism Challenge • Steps to Mobilize Your Church for Outreach • Twelve Misconceptions about Ministry to the Unchurched OVERVIEW EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  10. The Evangelism ChallengeSession 1 • Defining “Biblical Evangelism” • Practical Evangelism • Challenges for 21st Century Ministry EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  11. “Biblical Evangelism” D.L. Moody: “Sir, are you a Christian.” Stranger: “You mind your own business,” Moody replied: “This is my business.” Green, Michael P., Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House) 1989. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  12. “Biblical Evangelism” “Evangelism is to Christianity what veins are to our bodies. You can cut Christianity anywhere and it’ll bleed evangelism. Evangelism is vascular, it’s our business. Talk about majoring on evangelism, you might as well talk about a doctor majoring on healing. That’s our business.” - Vance Havner Green, Michael P., Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House) 1989. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  13. “Biblical Evangelism” Jesus said... “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Luke 4:19 (NKJV) “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Matthew 4:19 (NKJV) EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  14. “Biblical Evangelism” Jesus said... “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go 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, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:18 -20 (NKJV) EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  15. “Biblical Evangelism” Jesus said... “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NKJV) EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  16. “Biblical Evangelism” Jesus said... “And I also say to you that… I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 (NKJV) EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  17. “Biblical Evangelism” 1. THE PROMISE I will make you fishers of men. I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen. I will build My church. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  18. “Biblical Evangelism” 2. THE PLAN Seek and save the lost GO…make disciples of all the nations baptizing them teaching them EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  19. “Biblical Evangelism” 3. THE POWER All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. But you shall receive power Hades will not prevail EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  20. The Evangelism ChallengeSession 1 • Defining “Biblical Evangelism” • Practical Evangelism • Challenges for 21st Century Ministry EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  21. WITNESS (wit’ nes) 1. A. One who has seen or heard something. B. One who gives evidence. 2. To serve as or furnish evidence of. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  22. Describing Evangelism - Elmer Towns

  23. Practical Evangelism “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. 15For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. 16But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:Acts 2:14-16 EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  24. Practical Evangelism 1. Evangelism is a process of COMMUNICATION! • The Principle of EXPOSURE • The Principle of clear ARTICULATION • The Principle of LISTENING • The Principle of LIFESTYLE EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  25. Practical Evangelism 2. Evangelism produces SPIRITUALlife. 3. Evangelism meets NEEDS in our society. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  26. Practical Evangelism 4. Evangelism is sharing the GOOD NEWS. 5. Evangelism is only EFFECTIVEwhen a person commits to a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  27. The Evangelism ChallengeSession 1 • Defining “Biblical Evangelism” • Practical Evangelism • Challenges for 21st Century Ministry EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  28. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry • By 2020: • There will be 130 million Hispanics living in America and only 2% of them will be Christian. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  29. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry • By 2020: • There will be 70 million Islamic followers in America with one goal – to make an Islamic nation. • 42% of the United States will be single. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  30. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry • By 2020: • 52% in the United States will be over age 50. • Native-born Americans will be in the minority. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  31. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry • By 2020: • There will be more missionaries coming into the United States than going out. EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  32. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry The CHALLENGE of Ministry in the 21st Century will be: • Uncontrolled Urbanization • Expanding Non-Christian Religions EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  33. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry • The CHALLENGE of Ministry in the 21st Century will be: • Rural Rebound • Racial Reconciliation EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  34. Challenges for 21st Century Ministry The CHALLENGE of Ministry in the 21st Century will be: • Unbridled Secular Humanism • Shifting Frontiers and Emerging Mission Fields EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  35. ‘05 INTERCULTURAL MINISTRIES SUMMIT • DATE: June 11, 2005 • TIME: 11:00 AM • LOCATION: CCRDC • GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Luis Avila • PRAISE & WORSHIP: Palabra Viva Fellowship Meal to Follow

  36. ’05 CHURCH PLANTER’S FELLOWSHIP • DATE: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 • PLACE: Burlington – Golden Corral • TIME: 6:45 PM • DATE: Thursday, May 26, 2005 • PLACE: Hickory – Golden Corral • TIME: 6:45 PM

  37. The Evangelism ChallengeSession 2 • What does an evangelistic church look like? • Common & Future Challenges to Effective Evangelism • Exposing the Myths • “Deeper Evangelistic Impact” EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  38. WHAT DOES AN EVANGELISTIC CHURCHLOOK LIKE? EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  39. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 1. The evangelistic culture is driven by the SENIOR pastor. * The Senior Pastor sets the agenda for the church. * The eyes of the people are on him * He models evangelism * He has been positioned as being one of the evangelists in the church EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  40. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 1. The evangelistic culture is driven by the SENIOR pastor. * He is active in the community building relationship with non-Christians * Most pastors don’t know non-Christians * He hires staff that has an evangelistic emphasis * He surrounds himself with lay leaders also that are very evangelistic EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  41. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 1. The evangelistic culture is driven by the SENIOR pastor. * Takes joy in the evangelistic successes of the church * He humbly serves God without any fan fare EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  42. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 2. The philosophy of ministry has EVANGELISM at its core. * Evangelism is at the center of all the church does and is * It becomes a lifestyle and not just a weekend event EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  43. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 2. The philosophy of ministry has EVANGELISM at its core. * Every person is to be an evangelist * Every ministry in the church has an evangelistic component built in it EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  44. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 2. The philosophy of ministry has EVANGELISM at its core. * Success is defined differently; it is sharing the Gospel not counting noses * Prayer is seen as a necessity because of the philosophy EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  45. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 3. The mission and VISION of the church emphasize evangelism   * It is the cornerstone of the church. (foundation, basis) * The key to the growth and development of the church * The mission and vision are clear and concise EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  46. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 3. The mission and VISION of the church emphasize evangelism * The people own those statements of mission and vision * It is who the people and the church are * It is something that lives and doesn’t have to be propped EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  47. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 4. Weekend services are HIGHLY evangelistic * Pre-evangelism events are held * People are given an opportunity to encounter God EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  48. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 4. Weekend services are HIGHLY evangelistic * Every detail is planned and planned well * The gospel is presented in various ways EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

  49. The Common Traits Of Churches That Reach People For Christ 5. Evangelistic events are STRATEGIC and FREQUENT * Multiple events through out the course of the year * Each event has a purpose and target audience * Each event is planned with the target group in mind “What would they like?” EV Summit ’05 The Evangelism Challenge- CCRDC

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