Keeping Evangelism White Hot Attracting A Crowd To Worship

Keeping Evangelism Keeping Evangelism White HotWhite Hot

Attracting A Crowd To WorshipAttracting A Crowd To Worship

Keeping Evangelism Keeping Evangelism White HotWhite Hot

Attracting A Crowd To WorshipAttracting A Crowd To Worship

We are focusing on: We are focusing on:

Attracting a crowd to TO WORSHIP

1.Keeping the evangelistic temperature WHITE HOT

2.Developing a consistent evangelism STRATEGY

Definition of EvangelismDefinition of EvangelismDefinition of EvangelismDefinition of Evangelism

The evangelism system begins when UNCHURCHED

person is prompted by the spirit to pursue God, attends

your church and ends when the person FOLLOWS Jesus

Christ and follows the path of holiness.

“Evangelism is not a money problem, it’s a

VISION problem.

I. Four Areas of an Effective Evangelism I. Four Areas of an Effective Evangelism SystemSystemI. Four Areas of an Effective Evangelism I. Four Areas of an Effective Evangelism SystemSystem

1.1.PASTORPASTORKey words: Strategy/ CultureKey words: Strategy/ Culture

2.2.PERSONAL EVANGELISMPERSONAL EVANGELISMKey words: Share/CongregationKey words: Share/Congregation

3.3.PROMOTIONPROMOTIONKey words: Sow/campaignKey words: Sow/campaign

4.4.PRESERVATIONPRESERVATIONKey words: Sustain/celebrateKey words: Sustain/celebrate

1.1. Area #1 The role of the Area #1 The role of the PASTORPASTOR in evangelismin evangelism

1.1. Area #1 The role of the Area #1 The role of the PASTORPASTOR in evangelismin evangelism

A primary role of the pastor is to keep the evangelistic temperature of a church at A primary role of the pastor is to keep the evangelistic temperature of a church at the boiling point.the boiling point.

A Key Question:A Key Question:What’s the current evangelistic What’s the current evangelistic TEMPERATURETEMPERATURE of my church? of my church?

•First-time commitments to ChristFirst-time commitments to Christ

•BaptismsBaptisms

•People inviting their friendsPeople inviting their friends

•First-time guestsFirst-time guests

•Scheduled evangelistic outreachesScheduled evangelistic outreaches

•Praying for the unchurchedPraying for the unchurched

On a scale of 1 – 150, what’s the evangelistic temperature of your church?On a scale of 1 – 150, what’s the evangelistic temperature of your church?

(0 = Frozen, 100 = Boiling, 150 = Boiling Over)(0 = Frozen, 100 = Boiling, 150 = Boiling Over)

Three Ways A Pastor Can Raise The Three Ways A Pastor Can Raise The Evangelistic Temperature:Evangelistic Temperature:Three Ways A Pastor Can Raise The Three Ways A Pastor Can Raise The Evangelistic Temperature:Evangelistic Temperature:1. The 1. The STAGESTAGE

The pastor’s strategic use of sermons, challenges, announcements The pastor’s strategic use of sermons, challenges, announcements

and vision casting form the stage (pulpit) of the church can raise the and vision casting form the stage (pulpit) of the church can raise the

evangelistic temperature of the church.evangelistic temperature of the church.

Ways to add heat to the evangelistic temperature from the stage:Ways to add heat to the evangelistic temperature from the stage:

•Tell evangelistic stories / share testimoniesTell evangelistic stories / share testimonies

•Call For CommitmentsCall For Commitments

•UtilizeUtilize PREACHING CALENDAR PREACHING CALENDAR

•Challenge and remind people to reach outChallenge and remind people to reach out

•Teach a sermon series on evangelismTeach a sermon series on evangelism

•Utilize a preaching calendarUtilize a preaching calendar

•Give immediate opportunities for actionGive immediate opportunities for action

2. The 2. The STAFFSTAFF2. The 2. The STAFFSTAFFChallenge your staff or key lay leaders to be an Challenge your staff or key lay leaders to be an

example of evangelism by holding them example of evangelism by holding them

ACCOUNTABLEACCOUNTABLE to. to.

•Serve in evangelistic activitiesServe in evangelistic activities

•Pray for their unchurched friendsPray for their unchurched friends

•FASTFAST AND AND PRAYPRAY for big days for big days

•Invite their friends to churchInvite their friends to church

•Intentionally build relationships with the unchurchedIntentionally build relationships with the unchurched

If someone is not sharing their faith, they are If someone is not sharing their faith, they are

not growing in their faith.not growing in their faith.

3. The 3. The STRUCTURESTRUCTURE3. The 3. The STRUCTURESTRUCTUREIntentionally structure your church for evangelism by:Intentionally structure your church for evangelism by:

•PLANNINGPLANNING regular evangelistic events regular evangelistic events

•SHARINGSHARING stories of life change in the Sunday Service stories of life change in the Sunday Service

•CELEBRATINGCELEBRATING evangelism on a constant basis evangelism on a constant basis

•REWARDINGREWARDING people who invite friends people who invite friends

•ENGAGINGENGAGING small groups in evangelism small groups in evangelism

•UTILIZINGUTILIZING big days big days

•DEVELOPINGDEVELOPING a promotion/marketing strategy a promotion/marketing strategy

•ALLOWINGALLOWING people to belong before they believe people to belong before they believe

II. II. PERSONALPERSONAL Evangelism EvangelismII. II. PERSONALPERSONAL Evangelism EvangelismGive the congregation tools to invite their friendsGive the congregation tools to invite their friends““The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother, Simon and tell The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother, Simon and tell him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means the Christ). The him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means the Christ). The Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus.”Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus.” John 1:41-42 John 1:41-42

A Recent SurveyA Recent Survey

6060 % - % - 8080% of the first time guests in a growing church can come % of the first time guests in a growing church can come because of a personal invite!because of a personal invite!

THREETHREE in 4 friends say they will attend church in 4 friends say they will attend church with a friend the first time they are invited!with a friend the first time they are invited!

Five Personal Evangelism Principles:Five Personal Evangelism Principles:Five Personal Evangelism Principles:Five Personal Evangelism Principles:

The Principle of The Principle of IMITATIONIMITATION(I’ll do it if I see you do it)(I’ll do it if I see you do it)

1.1.The Principle of The Principle of URGENYURGENY(Urgency, Easter is next week, kick off series)(Urgency, Easter is next week, kick off series)

1.1.The Principle of The Principle of STRESS AND RELEASESTRESS AND RELEASE(Alternation, stress/release, ebb/flow)(Alternation, stress/release, ebb/flow)

•The Principle of The Principle of CELEBRATIONCELEBRATION

(Reward, mention it as a value, let it be done, thank people at (Reward, mention it as a value, let it be done, thank people at baptism)baptism)

1.1.The Principle of The Principle of EXPECTATIONEXPECTATION(More comfortable if they know what to expect)(More comfortable if they know what to expect)

Ten Effective Ten Effective INVITEINVITE Tools ToolsTen Effective Ten Effective INVITEINVITE Tools ToolsEphesians 5 Ephesians 5 – “Be Equippers”– “Be Equippers”

•Model the way Model the way

•Lead church attendees to pray for the unchurchedLead church attendees to pray for the unchurched

•Have people write down the names of unchurched friendsHave people write down the names of unchurched friends

•Utilize invitation cardsUtilize invitation cards

•Engage members in entry level outreach evangelismEngage members in entry level outreach evangelism

•Use big days or special eventsUse big days or special events

•Encourage friend invites to baby dedications, baptisms, testimonialsEncourage friend invites to baby dedications, baptisms, testimonials

•Train people to share their faithTrain people to share their faith

•Provide “air cover” for personal invites through promotionProvide “air cover” for personal invites through promotion

•Utilize word of mouse marketing - (e-vites, new to the church pages)Utilize word of mouse marketing - (e-vites, new to the church pages)

•Reward people who invite their friends - (movie ticket giveaway, Reward people who invite their friends - (movie ticket giveaway,

Starbucks cards, etc…)Starbucks cards, etc…)

III. III. PROMOTIONPROMOTION sowing seeds of sowing seeds of invitation in the communityinvitation in the community

III. III. PROMOTIONPROMOTION sowing seeds of sowing seeds of invitation in the communityinvitation in the community

““““Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on shallow soil and the birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died. Other seed fell and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died. Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain. Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, so they produced no grain. Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should planted!” Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Mark 4:3-9listen and understand.” Mark 4:3-9

Four Keys To Effective PromotionFour Keys To Effective PromotionFour Keys To Effective PromotionFour Keys To Effective Promotion

1. Pinpoint your 1. Pinpoint your BEST FIELDSBEST FIELDS

““A farmer went out to plant some seed” Mark 4:3A farmer went out to plant some seed” Mark 4:3

Who am I currently reaching?Who am I currently reaching?

Who is like me?Who is like me?

Who is not churched?Who is not churched?

People are most People are most OPENOPEN when they are: when they are:

<< Under TensionUnder Tension

<< During TransitionDuring Transition

<< In troubleIn trouble

2. Plant the 2. Plant the MAXIMUMMAXIMUM of seeds of seeds possiblepossible

2. Plant the 2. Plant the MAXIMUMMAXIMUM of seeds of seeds possiblepossible

““As he scattered it across his field” Mark 4:4As he scattered it across his field” Mark 4:4

Examples of “Promotion” seeds:Examples of “Promotion” seeds:

•Direct MailDirect Mail•Door HangersDoor Hangers•Newspaper/magazine/radioNewspaper/magazine/radio•BillboardsBillboards•Servant EvangelismServant Evangelism•Invite CardsInvite Cards•CinemaCinema•Advertising SpecialtiesAdvertising Specialties

3. Expect a 3. Expect a PROPORTIONALPROPORTIONAL returnreturn

3. Expect a 3. Expect a PROPORTIONALPROPORTIONAL returnreturn

““some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. ate it. Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock.

The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died. Other seed fell among thorns that have deep roots, it died. Other seed fell among thorns that

grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain.” Mark 4:4-7grain.” Mark 4:4-7

4. Wait for the Coming 4. Wait for the Coming HARVESTHARVEST

4. Wait for the Coming 4. Wait for the Coming HARVESTHARVEST

“…“…still other seed fell on fertile soil.” still other seed fell on fertile soil.” Mark 4:8Mark 4:8

5. Prepare and Plan for 5. Prepare and Plan for THE THE FUTUREFUTURE

5. Prepare and Plan for 5. Prepare and Plan for THE THE FUTUREFUTURE

“…“…and produced a crop that was thirty, and produced a crop that was thirty,

sixty, and even a hundred times as sixty, and even a hundred times as

much as had been planted.” Mark 4:8much as had been planted.” Mark 4:8

FIVE PROMOTION TIPS:FIVE PROMOTION TIPS:FIVE PROMOTION TIPS:FIVE PROMOTION TIPS:BEBE CONSISTENTCONSISTENT

1.1.BEBECLEARCLEAR

People say NO to what is unclearPeople say NO to what is unclear

Tell people EXACTLY what you want them to do.Tell people EXACTLY what you want them to do.

(Best “seeds” are invitations to the church)(Best “seeds” are invitations to the church)

• BEBE CREATIVECREATIVE

1.1.BEBE CONFINEDCONFINED

•BEBE CONFIDENTCONFIDENTNot self-confidence, but spiritual confidence – you have the Spirit’s help - this is why it is not secular Not self-confidence, but spiritual confidence – you have the Spirit’s help - this is why it is not secular promotion.)promotion.)

““Now he who supplies the seed to the sower and for bread for food will Now he who supplies the seed to the sower and for bread for food will multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your

righteousness.” 2 Cor 9:10righteousness.” 2 Cor 9:10

Remember:Remember: Evangelism is an Evangelism is an INVESTMENTINVESTMENT not an not an EXPENSE.EXPENSE.

IV. IV. PRESERVATIONPRESERVATION Cultivating Cultivating And Celebrating Evangelistic ResultsAnd Celebrating Evangelistic Results

IV. IV. PRESERVATIONPRESERVATION Cultivating Cultivating And Celebrating Evangelistic ResultsAnd Celebrating Evangelistic Results

““For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the and believe in your heart that God raised him from the

dead, you will be saved.” Rom 10:9dead, you will be saved.” Rom 10:9

““Say the welcoming word to God—"Jesus is my Say the welcoming word to God—"Jesus is my Master"—embracing, body and soul, God's work of Master"—embracing, body and soul, God's work of

doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. That's it. You're not "doing" anything; you're simply That's it. You're not "doing" anything; you're simply calling out to God, trusting him to do it for you. That's calling out to God, trusting him to do it for you. That's

salvation.” Rom 10:9salvation.” Rom 10:9

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE SAY HOW TO HELP PEOPLE SAY “YES” TO JESUS CHRIST“YES” TO JESUS CHRIST

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE SAY HOW TO HELP PEOPLE SAY “YES” TO JESUS CHRIST“YES” TO JESUS CHRIST

Keeping Evangelism White HotKeeping Evangelism White HotAttracting A Crowd To WorshipAttracting A Crowd To Worship

Keeping Evangelism White HotKeeping Evangelism White HotAttracting A Crowd To WorshipAttracting A Crowd To Worship

1. 1. INVITEINVITE people to say “Yes” to Jesus Christ people to say “Yes” to Jesus Christ

Through Sunday ServicesThrough Sunday Services

Through Small GroupThrough Small Group

Through Personal ConversationsThrough Personal Conversations

Plant seeds each Plant seeds each EACH WEEKEACH WEEK harvest each harvest each

SEASON.SEASON.

2. 2. PREPAREPREPARE for people to say “Yes” for people to say “Yes” to Jesus Christto Jesus Christ


Develop a Develop a TRACKINGTRACKING system system

Develop a Develop a FOLLOWFOLLOW - - UPUP system system

3. 3. CELEBRATECELEBRATE people saying “Yes” people saying “Yes” to Jesus Christto Jesus Christ

3. 3. CELEBRATECELEBRATE people saying “Yes” people saying “Yes” to Jesus Christto Jesus Christ

““Celebrate with me! I found my lost (coin, sheep, son)” Luke Celebrate with me! I found my lost (coin, sheep, son)” Luke 1515

Share the celebration with Share the celebration with OTHERSOTHERS

•Share StatisticsShare Statistics

•Share StoriesShare Stories

•Share CreditShare Credit

““Those who believe and accepted his message Those who believe and accepted his message were baptized…” Acts 2:41were baptized…” Acts 2:41

WHY DO WE DO THIS WORK?WHY DO WE DO THIS WORK?WHY DO WE DO THIS WORK?WHY DO WE DO THIS WORK?

““So Jesus told them this story: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what So Jesus told them this story: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one

that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders. When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with shoulders. When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’ In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one me because I have found my lost sheep.’ In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and

haven’t strayed away!” Luke 15:3-7haven’t strayed away!” Luke 15:3-7

““Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and

the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt 28:18-19you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt 28:18-19

““So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Gal 6:9blessing if we don’t give up.” Gal 6:9









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