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Random Thoughtson Evangelism Both Christians and non-Christians are uptight about evangelism.
3 Approaches to Evangelism 1)M M 2)PT 3) FE assedia ersonalouch riendshipvangelism
12 Observations Pertaining to F.E. 1) People really do not care how much we knowuntil they know how much we care.
2) Our Lord was a master in the use of Friendship Evangelism. We should look to Him as an example.
3) All reliable surveys on church growth indicate people are won, not through mass media, but through the influence of one or more friends.
How They Come In22,000 Church Members Walk Ins ……...…. 2-3% Programs …...…… 2-3% Preacher ……...…. 5-6% Special Needs ...…. 1-2%
Visitation ……...…. 1-2% Sunday School …… 4-5% Crusades/Revivals ... 1/2% Friends ……….... 75-90% and Relatives Where Do We Put Our Money?
4) The best evangelism takes place in a context of mutual trust and respect. It takes place between friends. (Arthur G. McPhee)
5) Effective evangelism is usually best begun without a film, chart or Bible in hand. (We meet people where they are!)
6) This evangelism can be carried on in large and small churches without cumbersome programs.
7) This evangelism can be carried on in large or small churches with only small monetary investment, but there must be an abundance oflove.
9) No one method of evangelism should be used to the exclusion of all others.
10) Each Christian has a God-given responsibility to build Christ’s church numerically here on earth.
11) We must learn to maximize our efforts on those most likely to respond.
12) We must learn to serve those in need, both Christians and non-Christians.
A Soul Winning Seminar Friendship evangelism
Cultivating Friendships FORM amily ccupation ecreation essage 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
1. Learn to listen. 2. Start with felt needs. 3. Find a common ground. 4. Be real.
Change In Life Situation • Death of spouse 100 • Divorce 73 • Marital separation 65 • Death of a close family member 63 • Marriage 50
Marital reconciliation 45 • Retirement 45 • A new family member 39 • Change in financial status 38 • Change in work responsibilities 29
Son/daughter growing up and leaving home 26 • Wife beginning or stopping work 26 • Begin or end of school 26 • Change in residence 20
A Soul Winning Seminar Friendship evangelism
A Soul Winning Seminar Friendship evangelism