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Introduction to Outreach & Fishing. 2010 European New Generation Leadership Forum Seminar 101 Peter Lee (Bonn UBF). Before Getting Started. I. Challenges of our time Ex.) Student Volunteer Movement. 1950s~1960s: Facing a New Era of Post-War generation.
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Introductionto Outreach & Fishing 2010 European New Generation Leadership Forum Seminar 101 Peter Lee (Bonn UBF)
I. Challengesofour time Ex.) Student Volunteer Movement 1950s~1960s: Facing a New Eraof Post-War generation 1910: 4338 volunteerssent out 1966: dissolution 1886: SVM begins
I. Challengesofour time University Bible Fellowship OutreachandFishing!! ? Ca. 3000 missionaries to ca. 100 nations 21st Century Challenges: *Outward: Post-modern generation *Inward: Change of Generation 1961: UBF founded
II. Understanding UBF‘ssuccess • Focus on thewordofGod
II. Understanding UBF‘ssuccess • Great strategy Disciple Making through 1:1 BS World Mission throughLaymen
II. Understanding UBF‘ssuccess • High spiritual quality Bible Teachers Global Leaders Healing & Transformation Bible Study, Loving Care Common Life, BibleConferences
II. Understanding UBF‘ssuccess • Mechanism to Reproduce Transformation: BibleTeacher Discipleship Training Healing Fishing & outreach 1:1 BS
I. WhatisOutreach? By definition, outreach refers to all our efforts in our daily lives to share the gospel and invite others to Christian life.
II. WhatisFishing? “Come, Follow me, I will make you fishers of men.” (Mt 4:19)
II. WhatisFishing? In UBF, “Fishing” is going out to fishing ground (often campus) and inviting students to Bible study, often by sharing the word of God on spot.
I. Fishingis a natural If gospel(Jesus) is living and working in one’s life, it is a natural process to share the grace of Jesus with others.
II. WhygoFishing? • Example of Total Fertility Rate • To maintain our workforce young and dynamic • Fishing is fundamental for reproduction
II. WhygoFishing? • Organization without reproduction will perish
II. WhygoFishing? • Example of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) TFR: average # ofchildrenborn to a woman in her life time
Go fishing to hand down ourministry to thenextgeneration II. WhygoFishing? • Example of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) Need at least 2 children to keep a nation‘sworkforce
Part III: Fishingfrom a newPerspective
I. I am not Born forfishing Uhm..I don‘thavetalentsforfishing
I. I am not Born forfishing Do you have talents for inviting others?
I. I am not Born forfishing Youcan do it. You just need to try!
2. Fishingis not effective Is thefishingtherightway? Am I just wastingmy time?
2. Fishingis not effective Fishingismeaningful, just byscatteringtheseedofthe Gospel. God will letthewordofGodgrowandbearfruit.
3. Fishing is done on campus only FishingGround Everywherewego
4. Fishing has no strategy Effectivefishingshouldhave a strategy!
Misconceptions Fishingisdifficult Doubts Unbelief Fishingisineffective
Break theMold Fishingisdifficult EnjoyFishing! Doubts Unbelief Fishingisineffective
Fishingisfoundation 1:1 Bible Study Disciple Making Fishing Motivation Worship Service / BibleAcademy Bible Conference / Outreach Programs
1. Fishingas a spiritual battle Pray before fishing. Ask for the power of the Holy Spirit.
2. TwobyTwo Two by two, we can be more confident and courageous.
3. Outreach Programs Worship Night Sports Study Fellowship Other Activities 1:1 Bible Study
4. Wouldyougiveme a drink? • Studentsareready to helpus • Askforhelpanddeleveloprealtionship
5. Visiting • Studentsareusuallyfreeand relaxed whentheyare in theirdormroom • Youcanvisitagain
6. Don‘tgiveup • Praywithoutgivingup • Call andvisit
7. Practical obedience to Jesus • Fishingis not businessorhobby • Itisobeying Jesus „Feedmysheep.“
The odds… 3% Positive response 0.3% Steady 1:1 Biblestudy 1 Bible Student per year, ifyougofishingtwiceeveryweek (Source: FishingandOutreach, David Kim)
1. Make use of existing relationship Relationship is a God-givenopportunity Classmates Neighbors Co-workers @ Work Family/ Friends
2. Makegreatfirstimpression • Youhavethreeseconds Body Language Demeanor Mannerisms HowyouareDressed
2. Makegreatfirstimpression • Physical appearance matters
2. Makegreatfirstimpression • Disarming Smile Smilebreaks down emotional defenses
2. Makegreatfirstimpression • Be open and confident Stand tall Smile Eye contact Hand Shake
3. DevelopConversation Skills • Small talk goes a longway Gather quick information Find a topic Remain in topic