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THE SON’S STRATEGY Phase4 Expanded Outreach © Sonlife Classic

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WHY OUTREACH EVENTS 1. We see it modeled in Christ’s life. 2. It helps believers __________ at reaching their friends. 3. It’s a place that’s ______ to the lost and their questions. 4. It’s an ______________ for the church. 5. It becomes an intentional tool to _______ our believers. 6. Develops ________ enthusiasm as we build momentum. 7. Breaks us out of our ___________ zone and allows us to trust God. SUCCEED SAFE APOLOGETIC TRAIN GROUP COMFORT

WORKING DEFINITION FOR OUTREACH EVENTS REGULAR 1. ___________ 2. ________________ 3. ___________ We put it together with the ___________ person in mind. We seek to break down ___________ non-Christians have. 4. TO REACH THE NON-CHRISTIAN Were __________________ present? Were they exposed to Christ in a __________ way? Did anyone _________________ or go away closer to AC? How many were led to Christ by a ________? QUALITY EVENT DESIGNED SECULAR BARRIERS NON-CHRISTIANS POSITIVE ACCEPT CHRIST FRIEND

KEY INGREDIENTS OF WINNING EVENTS ACTIVITY 1. __________ This is a time, at the beginning, where the purpose is to break down ___________ newcomers feel when they enter a new group. 2. __________ Expose new people to Jesus Christ in a ______________ and see them either _________________ or go away _________ to accepting Christ. 3. ____________________ This is primarily to _________________________. BARRIERS MEETING POSITIVE WAY ACCEPT CHRIST CLOSER INTERACTION TIME SHOW AND SHARE CHRIST

TYPES OUTREACH EVENTS 1. Cultivating Events We Picture: Events designed to help build friendships with non-Christians. These may be formal or informal; individual, small or large group events. We Picture: Lost people and Christians having fun together. Good friendships and new relationships being built. Misconceptions and barriers against church and Christianity being broken down. Believing friends introducing their non-Christian friends to other believers. Building significant relationships and memories.

TYPES OUTREACH EVENTS 2. Planting Events We Picture: Events designed to help people begin to discuss Christianity with their friends. These may be formal or informal — yet intentional; individual, small or large group events. We Picture: All the elements of a cultivating event plus: A fun activity with a relevant biblical message. Believers telling their stories of what God means to them — one to two testimonies. A sensitivity to addressing non-Christians’ misunderstandings about Christ.

TYPES OUTREACH EVENTS 3. Reaping Events We Picture: Events designed to clearly and concisely present Christ while facilitating the opportunity for our people to share the Good News with their non-Christian friends. Small or large group gatherings, these events are typically formal — inviting our friends knowing the focus of the event. We Picture: Everything from a cultivating and planting event, plus: A fun activity, done with excellence, that includes a clear message about Christ. A multifaceted presentation of the good news — video, music, testimony, teaching, drama, etc. A sensitivity to lost people, yet a boldness in proclaiming the Gospel Interaction opportunities designed to foster friend-to-friend conversations and peer evangelism.

HOW DO WE DESIGN OUTREACH EVENTS? Ask: 1. What are non-Christians in our community _______? 2. What type of activity would your friends _________? 3. What target groups are ______________? Which ones could we reach because of ______________? 4. What are non-Christians doing that could be ___________? 5. What isn’t being done that would be _____? Refocus: 1. How can we make our activities seeker ___________? 2. What are we ____________ doing that could be outreach? 3. ________ are most non-Christians exposed to us? DOING ATTEND UNREACHED WHO WE ARE REDEEMED FUN SENSITIVE PRESENTLY WHERE

HOW DO WE DESIGN OUTREACH EVENTS? Develop: 1. What __________ events could we use? 2. What everyday _____ events could we use? 3. What are high _____________ events in your community? 4. What _____________ do you have available? NATURAL LIFE MOMENTUM RESOURCES Brainstorms: 1. Look at the New York Times’ Best Seller’s List for ________________. 2. Listen to __________ themes-TV, movies, art, music, etc. 3. What has worked and why-_________ a seeker instinct and discernment. 4. Others... THEMES/IDEAS CULTURAL DEVELOP

HOW DO WE DESIGN OUTREACH EVENTS? Conclusions: 1. Be willing to take _______. 2. _____ God for help. 3. _______ as you go. RISKS ASK LEARN

MAXIMIZING YOUR OUTREACH Before the Event: 1. Communicate your ______________ in training. 2. Help your people develop their ______________ lists. 3. Pray _______________________________ for the event. 4. ______ your people how to PACE themselves. After the Event: 1. __________ 2. Tell stories--champion _______________. 3. ____________ 4. ________ Satan’s opposition. 5. _______ give up. 6. ________ your successes. CORE VALUES MOST WANTED CORPORATELY AND INDIVIDUALLY TRAIN EVALUATE FAITHFULNESS CELEBRATE EXPECT NEVER REPEAT

WHAT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF EVANGELISM? My part God’s Draw people to Jesus Sow the seed of God’s Word Convict of sin Pray for open doors Proclaim Christ clearly Spread the fragrance of Christ Not to lose heart Always be ready Speak with gentleness Try to persuade men Increase the size of the ministry Reconcile people to God

THE SON’S STRATEGY Phase5 Leadership Multiplication © Sonlife Classic

About 30 Years 18-21 Months 6-9 Months About 15 Months © Sonlife Classic

Priority # 9 - PRAYERFULLY appoint and send PROVEN MULTIPLIERS to build movements everywhere. Priorities for the ministry: 1. Clearly ________ the role of leadership 2. Prayerfully ________ surfacing leaders 3. _______________ for multiplication DEFINE SELECT RESTRUCTURE

SUMMARY OF THE MULTIPLICATION PROCESS Within __ years... filled Jerusalem Acts 5:28 ... multiplying disciples Acts 6:7 ______ years later... multiplying churches Acts 9:31 ___ years later... they turned the world upside down Acts 17 ... all over the world Acts 24:5 ___ years later... all over the world... bearing fruit Col. 1:5-6 ... proclaimed to every creature Col. 1:23 2 4 1/2 19 28 A TRUE MOVEMENT OF MULTIPLICATION

The Process of Building a Movement Prayer Obedience Word About 30 Years 18-21 Months 6-9 Months About 15 Months Prayer Obedience Word Exalt the Father Relationships Holy Spirit Equip a Team of Workers Helping Disciples become Fishers of Men Send Proven Multipliers © Sonlife Classic

THE PROGRAMS Programs are the way we structure our people relationships-- they are the ___________ that help people multiply as disciples. ACTIVITIES At least three basic programs are required in a balanced Great Commission Ministry: 1. Winning Events 2. Building Events 3. Equipping Events

THE PROGRAMS Principles of Programming 1. The program is _____________ --only the purpose, product and process are! 2. Programs must ________ balanced, biblical ministry to help people live balanced, biblical lives. 3. It is better to do a few programs well than to offer many programs of mediocre quality. 4. Our programs must be purposeful and strategic. As a rule, each program can only have one primary purpose. NOT SACRED MODEL

PROGRAM TARGET WORKSHEET Step #1 Step #2 Step #3 Regular Program Primary Purpose Target Audience Weekly / Monthly Programs Win / Build / Equip Unchurched Lost Churched Newer Believer Mature Worker Shepherd W B E Annual Programs Discuss Step #4 © Sonlife Classic

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