evangelism online- april 2005

By Nelson Searcy and John Troy

Courtesy of The Epic Team
http://www.EvangelismOnline.org

Evangelism Online: Church Health, Church Growth and Church Planting

**EVANGELISM / CHURCH GROWTH**

PRAYER AND A POWERFUL WITNESS
“It is worth noting that the first-century Christians did not out-debate the pagans. They out-lived them. They sought to reach people one by one. They prayed and preached and proclaimed the message of Christ—on the Cross, risen from the dead and ready to change lives. They backed up their message with actions to match.”

CD RESOURCES AND SERMONS FROM NELSON SEARCY NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE

  • “Should I start a second worship service?”
  • “How do I break through this growth barrier?”
  • “Are small groups right for my congregation?”
  • “What really goes into creating a sermon series?”

The answers to your evangelism and church growth questions are now available online at http://www.epicteam.org/resources

Nelson Searcy has teamed up with leaders from across the country to bring you a group of relevant, practical tools that will help grow your church and impact your community! Nelson is the founding and senior Pastor of The Journey Church of the City in New York, one of the most innovative and fastest growing churches in the Northeast. An experienced church planter, coach and evangelism trainer, he previously served as Director of The Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church.

Take a moment to check out http://www.epicteam.org/resources today! Be sure not to miss our two newest CD sets:

  • Desperate Sex Lives
  • Planning A One Year Preaching Calendar

The answers to your evangelism and growth questions are just a click away!

ONE IN THREE ADULTS IS UNCHURCHED
“We anticipate substantial growth in the number of people who are not connected to a congregational church but who are committed to growing spiritually. It would not be surprising to witness a larger slice of the born again population shift from the ‘churched’ to ‘unchurched’ column of the ledger over the next ten years.”

THE STRENGTHS OF THE MULTI-SITE CHURCH
“The multi-site church, however, allows you to start a new location with the existing staff in place. Instead of hiring more generalists, you add specialists such as technical arts, administrator, or director of creative arts for children.”

SERVANT EVANGELISM IDEAS FOR SPRING
“Post-Easter is typically a time for church events designed to connect with your Easter guests. But while we normally think of events and ministries that draw people to the church building, this year consider ways your church can go out into the community to make an even more meaningful connection.”

Two Innovative Seminars. One Life Changing Day.
Nelson Searcy and The Journey are excited to announce two new seminars that could transform the way your church touches people to change lives…

  1. Assimilation: Turning First-Time Guests into Long-Time Members
  2. Reaching Your Community Through Servant Evangelism

The Story of The Journey: In just three years, The Journey Church of the City in New York (www.nyjourney.com ) has grown from one family to over one thousand! This groundbreaking, multicultural church sees the majority of its growth coming from new believers. Learning to reach the community (Servant Evangelism) and creating an environment where first-time guests keep coming back (Assimilation) have been two key factors in The Journey’s ability to grow for God’s glory.

On April 28th, Nelson Searcy, The Journey’s founding and senior Pastor, would like to examine these two church growth essentials with you! To register online, just visit http://www.epicteam.org/seminars.

Details of The Day…

  • Times: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Seminar 1 (Assimilation)
    1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Seminar 2 (Servant Evangelism)
  • Cost: For one seminar – $35 with advance registration/ $45 at the door
    Or you can attend both seminars for $55 with advance registration
  • Location: 517 West 35th Street, New York City

Register online at http://www.epicteam.org/seminars or by calling 212-730-8300 ext. 212.

This day could be life changing… for those it will help you reach!

** CULTURE **

THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE UNION
“According to the study, nearly eight in 10 Americans (77%) think the health of our nation depends on the spiritual health of the country.”

** LEADERSHIP **

THE MEGACHURCH THAT’S REINVENTING ITSELF
“Creative thinking involves seeing through the eyes of God, believing that God can do what seems impossible, and courageously acting on what you see and believe. Remember, the Spirit of God is seldom safe, and is never boring.

JESUS’ GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL FORMATION
“"Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God … and [Lev. 19:18] love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus likely recited this two times a day, as good Jews did. I'm asking [you] to do the same—to experiment for a month or so with reciting this creed to see the subtle impact it makes on day-to-day living.”

**BOOKS**

THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW (Buy Now)
by Marcus Buckingham

Great managing, leading, and career success -- Buckingham draws on a wealth of applicable examples to reveal that a controlling insight lies at the heart of the three. Lose sight of this "one thing" and even the best efforts will be diminished or compromised.

“The best business book since Good to Great for Church Leaders” – Nelson Searcy, Publisher, Evangelism OnLine

TOTAL FORGIVENESS (Buy Now)
By R. T. Kendall

When everything in you wants to hold a grudge, point a finger and remember the pain, God wants you to lay it all aside. You can avoid spiritual quicksand and experience the incredible freedom found in total forgiveness. Is total forgiveness easy? Of course not...but this book will give you a game plan...and the encouragement to cast out areas of unforgiveness that have kept you from enjoying the best God has to offer you.

**FEATURED CONFERENCES**

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH CONFERENCE

LAUNCHING A PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH CONFERENCE
(Church Planting Conference)

**FEATURED LINK**

BIBLES AT COST

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