evangelism online- july 2004
By Nelson Searcy, Jason Hatley, and John Troy
Courtesy of The Epic Team http://www.EpicTeam.com
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**
WHATEVER-IT-TAKES CHURCHES
By Connie Cavanaugh
"Three churches doing whatever-it-takes to make a difference: reaching urbanites through the arts; college students with coffee; and down-and-outs and drug addicts with education and outreach."
- Modern-day churches have to be innovative and willing to go the extra mile
to reach their communities. - Onmission.com
- Available at: http://www.onmission.com/webzine/summer04/witc.htm
TAKING YOUR CHURCH MISSIONS FROM GOOD-TO-GREAT
By Jon Walker
"Every believer is called to be on mission with God, reaching out to unbelievers, to potential members and even to populations geographically distant and different from the church's core."
- This article gives some strong business tips that can easily be applied to
a church's mission strategy. - Onmission.com
- Available at: http://www.onmission.com/webzine/summer04/taking_your_church_missions.htm
PASTOR'S DESIRE IS KEY TO EVANGELISM
By Ken Walker
"'My personal driving passion is I know what it is to be lost,' said Flockhart, now 39. 'I know what it means to be lost and I know what it means to be found. I want to take as many people to heaven as possible.'"
- As Christian leaders, we need to have a passionate desire to see the lost saved.
- Baptist Press News
- Available at: http://www.baptistpress.com/bpnews.asp?ID=18622
HOPE FOR AMERICA'S CITIES
By Luis Palau
"Cities are important to God, if for no other reason than millions of people inhabit them. If we neglect the cities, we will have kept the gospel of Jesus Christ from a very large part of the human population."
- In America and all across the world, our cities, not the rural areas, are our
largest mission fields. - Luis Palau Evangelistic Association
- Available at: http://www.palau.org/articles/display.php?12
NEW CONFERENCE: LAUNCHING A PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH!!!
OCALA / ORLANDO, FL
July 27 - 29, 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.
**LEADERSHIP**
SIX TIPS FOR PERFORMING WEDDINGS FOR THE UNCHURCHED
By Aubrey Malphurs
"The primary reason is that marriage is a divine institution for the entire human race, not just Christians. (Gen. 2:24)"
- Malphurs gives six tips to help pastors decide whether or not to marry the
unchurched. - Pastors.com
- Available at: http://www.pastors.com/article.asp?ArtID=7013
** CULTURE**
GOD AT THE MOVIES: COMPARING SPIDEY TO JESUS AND DAVID
- Review of Spider Man 2 from a Spiritual point of view.
- Hollywoodjesus.com
- Available at: http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/spider-man_2.htm
THE MEDIUM IS THE WORLD VIEW
By Rex Miller
"Our communications tools have changed over time: from the spoken word, to the written word, to the broadcast image/word, to the digital multi-media/word. With each change has come a new and different way of seeing the world."
- Miller discusses his new book that will detail how digital technology will
impact Postmodernism. - Next-Wave Church and Culture
- Available at: http://www.the-next-wave.org/stories/storyReader$326
**BOOKS**
Today Matters
By John Maxwell
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446529583/epic03/
"The best Maxwell book since Thinking for A Change."
- Nelson Searcy, Publisher, Evangelism On-Line
The Feiner Points of Leadership
By Michael Feiner
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446532762/epic03/
"A rough and tumble view of the world of leadership from a seasoned corporate insider. While Feiner may have cut his leadership teeth at PepsiCo, the laws so clearly developed in this book apply equally well to those inside the church and non-profit world."
- Nelson Searcy, Publisher, Evangelism On-Line
**FEATURED CONFERENCES**
LAUNCHING A PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH (Church Planting Conference)
3 Locations:
- OCALA / ORLANDO, FL
July 27 - 29, 2004 http://www.purposedriven.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventID=83465 - ATLANTA, GA
September 14 - 16, 2004 http://www.purposedriven.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventID=83467 - DALLAS, TX
October 5 - 7, 2004 http://www.purposedriven.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventID=83469
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
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**FEATURED LINK**
BILLY GRAHAM ON-LINE
Billy Graham's website is a great one-stop shop for Christians seeking to crystallize their own faith or share it with others. On his site you'll find inspirational articles, analysis of current events, and detailed evangelism resources.
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