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In my last post, Open Air Evangelism, I discussed this exciting method for taking the gospel outside the four walls of the church to those who need to hear. One tool I told you about for accomplishing that end is the evangelistic paint talk. In this post I want to introduce you to one of the main [...]
When I was a missionary in Brazil we quite often utilized what is termed “open-air evangelism”. Those that came down as volunteers have some great stories about their experiences with this evangelisitic tool – the night air, the large, milling crowds, the thousands of tracts passed out, the drunks and the hecklers, the people speaking [...]
What is the person of peace principle in church planting? Very simply put, this principle puts forth the idea that God always has someone in an unevangelized area that will be receptive to the gospel. Therefore, as church planters and those working with them make their initial contacts with a new area they should be sensitive to the [...]
The Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC) map illustrates progress of the gospel among the world’s 11,600+ people groups. See where the work of sharing the gospel of Jesus remains to be done.
PROCESS Now let’s see how the roles fit into the overall process of a visit. Before the visit: Be prepared. Someone on the visit team must be prepared to perform one or more of each of the roles during the visit (with the exception of apprentice). Know their cultural beliefs. You may not have the opportunity to [...]
TIPS Limit the number of home visit team members to six, including the guide and interpreter. If at all possible avoid forming groups that are composed of only one sex. In between visits help the secretary recall and record important information. Afterwards, give her time to share information about the next person to visit. While walking to homes [...]
EVANGELISTICE HOME VISITS are one of the most effective ways of winning people to Christ in an overseas setting. Certainly there are many witnessing elements that are transferable to international situations, but it is wise to be aware that there are some special aspects to making evangelistic visits on your mission trip. In this three part series I [...]
Sharing Your Testimony: Do’s and Don’ts DO: 1. Share your: + Name + Where you live + Your profession + Why you came 2. Share what being a Christian means to you: + Your life before Christ + Your life after Christ 3. Share how you became a Christian: [...]
Follow-up After you have helped the person pray to receive Christ, there is a need for immediate follow through. We suggest the following: 1. Express your happiness and joy over this decision. Explain how happy the Lord Jesus must be. Congratulate the new disciple. 2. Ask the new disciple to thank the Lord for saving [...]
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