Evangelism is the act of reaching
out.
#1 TOUCH -
Evangelism
starts with proximity, and genuine interest expressed through
conversation and natural relationship building. But when
you no longer have connection with people far from God, it doesn't matter how
eloquent your gospel presentation rolls you can't reach out.
#2 TALK -
When you
develop your own strategy, you can't help but develop unique language for the
process of evangelism. This distinct terminology flows out of your church
culture for your surrounding community culture. In a
sense, new language is a part of incarnating the truth of the gospel in your
time and place.
#3 TOOLS -
Peter
Drucker said that the greatest problem with non-profits (he definitely had
churches in mind) is a lack of focus and a lack of "tool competency."
As a pastor, you want your people engaged in sharing their faith. The single most important question you can ask
yourself is, "What tools have I provided for my people to
evangelize?".
#4
TRAINING -
Obviously,
training is an important part of equipping the saints for the work of ministry.
God has already provided everything you need to get training done. We tend to
think that the gift of evangelism is for a few people to do the work of
evangelism. That's not accurate. Remember that spiritual gifts are given with
one purpose: the edification of the body. (Eph 4:11-16).
#5 FOLLOW-UP
-
In the end
the work of evangelism is the first thing that suffers with the temptations and
distractions of the world around us and the flesh within us. Motivation is a
critical element. We don't win souls and allow them to be infested again by the
same worms we cast out, NO NOT possible. We save souls to see them grow in
faith. A follow-up plan must be designed.
Title : THE TASK OF EVANGELISM
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