evangelism online- september 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**

CREATIVE EVANGELISM: RECOGNIZING GORILLA MOMENTS

"Most non-Christians are not looking for God, and we know from Isaiah 44:18 that they have, often willingly, created a blind spot in their lives. In God's grace, we may be able to bypass their blind spot and smuggle ideas into their hearts, by unusual and creative presentations of the gospel."

For more on Reaching Lindsey, see: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805426248/epic03/

10 STRENGTHS OF U.S. CONGREGATIONS

by U.S. Congregations

"Beyond the Ordinary congregations reach out to and serve those outside their doors."

  • The top ten strengths of exceptional churches.
  • U.S. Congregations
  • Available at: http://www.uscongregations.org/topten.htm

EPIC ADVENTURES

Tired of the same old mission trip?

Then don’t just take another trip...Begin an Adventure!

EPIC Adventures are one-week long youth mission trips in some of America’s largest mission fields...our cities! On your Adventure, your youth will develop a servant's heart and a passion for sharing Christ as they work with a local church plant to demonstrate God's love to your host city's unchurched through acts of service and kindness. It’s a fun and easy way to make a radical impact for the Kingdom of God!

In Summer 2005, EPIC is offering Adventures in:

  • New York City
  • Boston
  • Washington DC
  • Seattle

Don’t just settle for the same trip as always this summer...make this the year your youth experience something on a whole new level!

To request your FREE Leaders Guide, or simply to find out more information, please visit us at www.epicadventures.org. Or, you can contact us directly at 1-800-264-5129 or john@epicteam.org.

You can also find our information in Group magazine.


CHURCH GROWTH: WHEN THE FORMULAS DON’T WORK

By Ed Stetzer

[Missional Pastors] are "asking why people in their community have not yet responded. Like Jesus, they are spending time getting to know and evangelize lost people, not just looking for the next anointed style, program or method."

For more on Missional Churches, see: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805427309/epic03/

30 YEARS OF GREAT IDEAS

By Group Magazine Editors

"A big reason many of us don’t have relationships with non-Christians is we don’t live in their world. God said, ‘Be in the world and not of it.’ But we’ve changed the command to ‘Be of the world and not in it.’ God wants us to enjoy non-Christians-to eat with them, play with them, laugh with them, and cry with them."

**LEADERSHIP**

THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP

By Robert Banks

"While good leaders do not have all the answers, they should possess the wisdom and the insight to raise important questions that search for deeper meaning. Such questions are critical because they help leaders and organizations find and determine their direction."

INTRODUCING: THE JOURNEY LEADERSHIP SEMINARS NEW YORK, NY

****Reaching People Through Servant Evangelism****

  • Led by Steve Sjogren and Nelson Searcy
  • Saturday, September 25, 1pm - 5pm, $49

****Developing a One Year Church Strategy****

  • Led by Nelson Searcy
  • Tuesday, September 28, 8:30am - 2:30pm, $129

Steve Sjogren is the founding Pastor of The Cincinnati Vineyard and the author of numerous books, including the classic servant evangelism textbook "Conspiracy of Kindness."

Nelson Searcy is Publisher of Evangelism On-Line and Pastor of The Journey Church of the City in New York City. All Journey Leadership Seminars are held at The Journey Church of the City in New York City. For additional information and complete seminar information, e-mail Karen@nyjourney.com.

DISCIPLINE YOURSELF FOR THE PURPOSE OF GODLINESS

By Don Whitney

"The disciplines simplify our spiritual lives further by simplifying our communion with God. He hasn’t left us to find our own ways to him. We don’t have to wonder how to meet with the Lord and experience him. God himself established paths -- such as Bible intake, prayer, worship, service, evangelism, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling and fellowship -- which make our spiritual walk with him simpler and more satisfying."

SURVIVING INFORMATION OVERLOAD

By Kevin A. Miller

"A few short generations ago, it could be said, Information Is Power. That was true when there wasn't enough of it. Today, the motto should read: Information Is Fatigue."

**BOOKS**

STARTING HIGH DEFINITION CHURCHES

By Ron Sylvia

(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0975450905/epic03)

If you are thinking about starting a new church or you are involved in church planting, this book is a must. This book takes you from the dream/calling stage to the starting and growing stage. Along the way, Ron teaches you valuable lessons like: launching large, the scaffolding principle (you won't keep everyone you reach) and growing beyond 200. Ron has put the best lessons from his experience and the experience of others in one place (btw, the appendix and bibliography alone are worth the price of the book).

In an easy to read (and easy to do) style, Ron helps you start right and helps keep you on track. Its been hard to find practical books on church planting - no more, this is it! - Nelson Searcy, Publisher, Evangelism On-Line

PLANTING NEW CHURCHES IN A POSTMODERN AGE

By Ed Stetzer

(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805427309/epic03)

Ed Stetzer lays out a case for missional church planting and then describes the process to plant healthy new churches. He combines the theological and the practical in one book. The book looks at cultures and how to reach persons in those cultures through the tools within the cultures themselves. It also provides a new look at emerging trends in churches reaching postmoderns. Then, it provides step by step instructions about how to plant churches in today's world.

**FEATURED CONFERENCES**

LAUNCHING A PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH (Church Planting Conference)

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

  • 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**

CONVERSATION STARTERS

http://www.conversationstarters.net

Fun conversation starters, great getting to know you questions, spiritual conversation starters & more.

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