Strategic evangelism & utilizing cutting edge technology : Strategic evangelism & utilizing cutting edge technology Checkpoints #12 and 13
What is strategic evangelism? : What is strategic evangelism? Focused, directed, honest approach
Sharing the word of God in love and boldness
Getting people to come to Christ, not simply to ministry
Seeking the lost
Knowing when to proceed and when to back down
Begins and ends with prayer and relies completely on the Holy Spirit, not just on knowledge and arguments
What Strategic Evangelism is Not : What Strategic Evangelism is Not Being deceptive to get people’s attention
Going out in fear
Creating church centered programs
Coming at people out of obligation and not out of love
Arguing with those who do not want to hear you
What keeps people from evangelizing? : What keeps people from evangelizing?
Trapped in a box—we don’t know why or how to do it, we just do it : Trapped in a box—we don’t know why or how to do it, we just do it
The purpose of evangelism : The purpose of evangelism Discipleship, discipleship, discipleship!! There are countless people who have made ‘decisions’ for the Lord but have not become disciples of Christ.
Strategic evangelism : Strategic evangelism Using people in the areas where God has directly called them
Using people in areas where they are talented
Plan for follow up
Relying on the Holy Spirit and not simply on past experiences
Utilizing cutting edge technology
Opening our mouths to the people we encounter on a regular basis, but do not talk about Jesus to!!
Utilizing cutting edge technology : Utilizing cutting edge technology
In what areas can we use cutting edge technology? : In what areas can we use cutting edge technology? Evangelism
Music
Teaching
Equipping
Information
Connecting (ie, online bible study)
Is technology is necessary? : Is technology is necessary? Electronic tax filing
E-mail
Online shopping/bill payment
You tube
Internet social networking
Electronic appliances
Running water
Cell phones
It’s not just what you say : It’s not just what you say A spouse can show their unbelieving spouse through submission and love the true love of Christ (this is not a suggestion to marry an unbeliever)
An employee can show their boss the love of Christ through their attitude and perseverance
Who are people in your life who can see Christ through your actions?