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Discover the effective strategies for modern-day evangelism rooted in the timeless Great Commission. Explore the evolution of evangelism from the first century to today and learn practical ways to engage with others. Be a personal worker dedicated to sharing God's word and building meaningful relationships. Find out what truly works in reaching out to others and leading them to Christ.
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What works today? Be a personal worker for the Lord!
Great Commission • Mk. 16:15-16; Matt. 28:18-20 What Works Today Different, Age to Age
Great Commission First century, evangelistic • Acts 8:1-4 What Works Today Different, Age to Age
Great Commission First century, evangelistic Evangelism, a work of the church • 1 Tim. 3:14-15 • Eph. 3:10-11 • Eph. 4:16 What Works Today • 2 Tim. 2:2 Different, Age to Age
Great Commission First century, evangelistic Evangelism, a work of the church Apostles employed expediencies • 1 Cor. 9:19-23 What Works Today Different, Age to Age
Great Commission First century, evangelistic Evangelism, a work of the church Apostles employed expediencies We must employ expediencies What Works Today • 2 Th. 2:13-15 • Col. 4:5 • Col. 4:6 Different, Age to Age
Good Neighbor Evangelism Relationship Evangelism History of evangelism, USA: • Some first century expediencies not effective • 1900-1950: Gospel Meeting • 1955-1970: Cottage Meeting What Works Today • 1980-Today: Visitor’s Meeting Different, Age to Age
Why people at a particular church: • 2% had special a need • 3% just walked in • 6% liked the minister • 1% visited there • 5% liked the Bible classes • .5% attended a gospel meeting • 3% liked the programs 79% friend or relative invited What Works Today Different, Age to Age
As a church • ready to receive visitors,follow up, lead to Christ with God’s word. As Christians • build relationships, bring to church and Bible class, follow through, help teach, help grow to maturity. What Works Today Different, Age to Age
What works today? Be a personal worker for the Lord!