evangelism online- august 2004

By Nelson Searcy, Jason Hatley, and John Troy
Courtesy of The Epic Team

http://www.EpicTeam.org

Evangelism Online exists to equip today's church leaders with the knowledge and resources to effectively share the Gospel in a Postmodern world.

**EVANGELISM / CHURCH GROWTH**

REACHING LINDSEY

By Will McRaney

"Personal evangelism in the past centered around one-time encounters with nonbelievers. Because people are further from God in their knowledge and acceptance of Jesus Christ and His church, evangelism has become more of a process than an event." - The difference between traditional and postmodern approaches to evangelism. - On Mission Magazine - Available at: http://www.onmission.com/Webzine/summer04/reaching_lindsay.htm

For more on Reaching Lindsey, see: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805426248/epic03/ THE 4-14 WINDOW: REACHING CHILDREN By John W Kennedy "What you believe at age 13 is pretty much what you're going to die believing." - Children's ministry is an optimal time to shape the church's rising leadership. - Christianity Today - Available at: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/007/37.53.html

CHURCH PLANTING CONFERENCE: LAUNCHING A PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH!!!

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2004

http://www.purposedriven.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventID=83465

This Church Planting conference, sponsored by Purpose Driven Ministries, is a must for anyone planting a church! Whether you're praying about whether God has called you to start a church or you've already launched, this conference will guide you through the process of developing a church that will impact this generation. Taught by Ron Sylvia and Nelson Searcy, two experienced church planters from Florida and New York City, you'll hear detailed, first hand accounts that explain each of the 5 stages of planting a church. For more information, see the FEATURED CONFERENCES section below.

THE NEXT CHRISTIANITY

By Philip Jenkins

"The revolution taking place in Africa, Asia, and Latin America is far more sweeping in its implications than any current shifts in North American religion, whether Catholic or Protestant." - This classic article still stands true: We stand at a historical turning point — one that is as epochal for the Christian world as the original Reformation. - The Atlantic On-line - Available at: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200210/jenkins

MINISTRY TO NEW RELIGIONS IN RELIGIOUSLY PLURAL AMERICA

By John W. Morehead

"The challenge and opportunity posed by the new religions is monumental. If we do not respond in obedience to our evangelistic mandate, surely we must respond in order to perpetuate the Christian faith in our postmodern climate of religious diversity, where evangelicalism hovers on the cultural fringe." - Moving beyond confronting "cults" - TheOoze.com - Available at: http://www.onmission.com/webzine/summer04/taking_your_church_missions.htm

**LEADERSHIP**

THE TREASURE PRINCIPLE: AN INTERVIEW

By Randy Alcorn

"If you literally believe it is more blessed to give than to receive, then you will become a giver. If you don't believe it, you're either saying the Bible isn't reliable and Jesus didn't really say that, or that Jesus was wrong." - Becoming a cheerful giver - even if you're a pastor! - Eternal Perspective Ministries - Available at: http://www.epm.org/articles/fofint.html

For more on The Treasure Principle, see: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1576737802/epic03/

USING THE HARVEST PRINCIPLE IN MINISTRY

By Rick Warren

"Whenever you have a need, you look for something to give away. This part isn’t any easier than the first part - because it goes against our nature. It’s totally illogical. If I’m out of money, why should I give away money? If I’m out of time, why should I spend more time on something else? If I don’t have any energy in a relationship, why should I give more energy away? Because God says that demonstrates faith. And when you have a need, you plant a seed." - You will reap what you sow - in all areas of life - Pastors.com -Available at: http://www.pastors.com/article.asp?ArtID=7116

THE Y FACTOR: USING VOLUNTEERS

By Bill Hybels

"Our role, as pastors, is to create a culture in which the value of volunteerism is upheld and where staff members and lay leaders are taught how to move church members into the best possible volunteer niches." - In tough times, you need to radically increase your ministry's volunteer quotient. - Leadership Magazine - Available at: http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2003/001/10.74.html

**BOOKS**

THE ART OF PERSONAL EVANGELISM

By Will McRaney
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805426248/epic03/)

Subtitle: Sharing Jesus in a changing culture. Personal evangelism is the foundation for all church growth. If the Kingdom of God is to expand, individual Christians will have to learn to communicate their faith story in a way that is engaging, personal, and relevant to the listening culture today.

MONEY, POSESSIONS AND POWER

By Randy Alcorn
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0842353607/epic03/)

"A proper undrestanding of stewardship is at the foundation of all christian growth. This is the best, most comprehensive, in-your-face treatment of stewardship and giving that I've ever read. Every page is a new insight. A must read for those of us who are investing our lives for eternity." - Nelson Searcy, Publisher, Evangelism On-Line

**FEATURED CONFERENCES**

LAUNCHING A PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH

(Church Planting Conference) 2 Locations:

Church Planting is in Vogue Today.

It seems easy enough, so why do nearly 80% of church plants fail in the first year?  These failures are usually because the church planters are not adequately equipped for the task.

But a successful Purpose-Driven church is launched, not planted.  Every stage of a new church is essential for a successful launch.  Each of the five stages of a new church should be fully understood and developed for a successful first year and beyond.

This conference will take you from the drawing board to the development of an actual weekend service of a fully balanced, healthy church.  It will take you from dreaming about launching a church to actually leading one that impacts this generation.


CHURCH TRANSITIONS
Church Transitions is hosting a full 2-Day Transitioning Conference in your area. All conferences will be taught by Dan Southerland and Glen Sartain.   The two-day Transitioning Conference will introduce you to the 8-Step Transitioning Process that will assist your church in the transition from being program driven to becoming a Purpose-Driven Church. 

This is a great conference for churches that have been through the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. The Leading your Church Through Change conference will teach you a process to implement the principles learned through 40 Days of Purpose.

Register on-line today for the conference near you.  
http://www.churchtransitions.com/events.htm

  • Baton Rouge, LA -- August 16-17
  • San Antonio, TX -- August 18-19
  • Oklahoma City, OK -- August 24-25
  • Houston, TX -- August 26-27
  • Omaha, NE -- September 7-8
  • Little Rock, AK -- September 9-10
  • Chattanooga, TN -- September 23-24
  • Columbus, OH -- September 27-28
  • Brockport, NY -- September 29-October 1
  • Kansas City, KS -- October 5-6
  • Seattle, WA -- October 20-21
  • Northern California, CA -- November 8-9
  • Sacramento, CA -- November 10-11
  • San Diego, CA -- November 17-18

**FEATURED LINK**

ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE MINISTRIES

http://www.epm.org/

Randy Alcorn's website that communicates the strategic importance of using our earthly time, money, possessions and opportunities to invest in need-meeting ministries that count for eternity.

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