“But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us! Romans 5:8

In your opinion, where does the most effective evangelism happen? “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

What do you think prevents personal evangelism from occurring more often? “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

2% What organization could our church mobilize that would involve more people in evangelism than we currently have engaged now? “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

“Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for people.” Mark 1:17 Jesus formed His group for evangelism! “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

Sunday School is how the church is organized to impact lostness. “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

How will Connect>1 work? Two phases Equipping phase Engaging phase “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

Equipping Phase Lifeway’s “Unvarnished Truth” series in Bible Studies for Life 6 week study of the Gospel Focus is studying and understanding the Gospel, not “Gospel talking points” “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

Engaging Phase 3151 Challenge Beginning October 2, “Soulwinning Commitment Day” Church members accept the 3151 Challenge “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

3151 Challenge 3Pray for three lost people you know personally 1Learn one Gospel presentation 5Invite five people to your group 1Share the Gospel at least one time

3151 Challenge Individual Prayer for lost 3 Gospel learned 1 People invited 5 Gospel shared 1

3151 Challenge IndividualGroup Prayer for lost 3 30 Gospel learned 1 10 People invited 5 50 Gospel shared 1 10

3151 Challenge IndividualGroupChurch Prayer for lost Gospel learned People invited Gospel shared

Ideas to help develop an evangelistic group Fully engage as the group leader Group evangelistic prayer list 3151 Challenge tract Organize a group social and invite lost friends Allow time for group members to share 3151 stories Memorize Romans 5:8 Memorize verses about evangelism Teach a Gospel presentation “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8

Leverage Every Group Meeting First Sunday – Evangelistic prayer list Second Sunday – 1 or 2 personal testimonies Third Sunday – Invite lost friends to group activities Fourth Sunday – Teach a Gospel presentation; walk through a tract; memorize evangelism verses “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8