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Becoming a Contagious Christian. Session One. Why Become a Contagious Christian. Describe what Relational Evangelism is not Identify the components of Relational Evangelism Revisit the biblical basis of evangelism Begin an Impact List of relationships to build. Perceptions are Powerful.
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Becoming a Contagious Christian Session One
Why Become a Contagious Christian • Describe what Relational Evangelism is not • Identify the components of Relational Evangelism • Revisit the biblical basis of evangelism • Begin an Impact List of relationships to build
Perceptions are Powerful • What are some professions that carry with them powerful emotional perceptions? • What perceptions are linked with being an evangelist?
Perceptions are Powerful • One of the goals of this session is to get you past our negative stereotypes of evangelism • But even more important is that this course will also help us get pass a less obvious obstacle, which is our positive stereotypes of what it means to do evangelism
What is Relational Evangelism • Relational Evangelism is • Authentic (John 15:15) • Natural • Personal
What is Relational Evangelism • Verbal (Romans 10:14) • Process-Oriented • Team Oriented (Luke 15:7, 10) • Puts Others First
Mission Trip Video • Write down how their trip to Jamaica tied in with the mission of LLU/LLUMC. • In what ways does our daily lives resemble a mission trip? • Are we going about our mission or just on a trip? Elaborate.
Biblical Basis For Evangelism • According to Luke 15, • Lost People Matter to God • Our God seeks for the Lost • Finding the Lost Results in Celebration
Biblical Basis For Evangelism • We are commanded to seek the lost • Matthew 28:19-20 • Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Developing An Impact List • An Impact List is a tool to help us get beyond the generic person ‘out there’ who needs to be reached, to the specific people we know and can possibly reach for Christ. • Look over the guidelines for praying for people on your Impact List.
Evangelism Styles Questionnaire • Complete your Evangelism Styles Questionnaire. • This should take you 8-10 minutes to complete.