#7 – Effective Evangelistic Small Group

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#7 – Effective Evangelistic Small Group How to run Care Group #7 – Effective Evangelistic Small Group Gateway Adventist Centre

1 2 3 4 What is Gateway Adventist Center (GAC)? Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 year olds. 1 A network of care groups (small group ministry) and many interstate and overseas care groups. New Churches in the city of Melbourne. 1st church grew from 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 2008. Planted our 3rd Church in Aug 2012. 4th Church in February 2018. 5th Church Plant in progress. Training Centre to train young people to be soul-winners for Christ & courses to reach the community via ‘needs-based’ courses. Church sponsoring the Student Club (Adventist Student On Campus) at 3 Universities. 2 3 4 Gateway is an Outreach center – About 200 baptisms 90% retention rate & returning the highest tithe. 2

New Testament Apostles learnt from Jesus

Discipleship MODELING WORD Public Evangelism PREACHING WORD House to House CARE / LIFESTYLE WORD Personal Evangelism BIBLE STUDIES WORD Discipleship MODELING WORD Revival SPIRIT-LED WORD

NT Church – Small Groups Acts 20:20 “how I (Paul) kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house.” 5

John 8:31 John 13:34-35 John 17:20-21 The New Testament Church … ‘continue in My word’ = You are My Disciples John 13:34-35 ‘love one another’ = You are My Disciples John 17:20-21 Believers are to be ONE – so the world can see Christ Need to create an environment where people can see this ! 6

What is the goal of care group?

Soul Winning CARE Group is for YOU! True Disciple ‘Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary. He who drinks of the living water becomes a fountain of life. The receiver becomes a giver.’ – Desire of Ages p.195 8

Soul Winning CARE Group is for YOU! ‘God could have reached His object in saving sinners without our aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christ’s, we must share in His work. In order to enter into His joy – the joy of seeing souls redeemed by His sacrifice – we must participate in His labors for their redemption.’ – Desire of Ages p.142 Testimony Bible student’s life changed joy of leading a soul to Christ, seeing the Spirit transforming / changing someone’s life before your eyes is a great privilege. It’s a great privilege that the Lord has allowed us to participate in. 9

What is the goal of Care groups? Goals: - Souls are won; people are baptised - Groups will grow in Spiritual depth - Group will grow in number and multiply 10

What is the goal of care groups? CARE Group Operations: CG Coordinator Seeker Leader Seeker 8 to 12 people Like ‘family’ 1 Leader 1 Carer Leader’s accountability to Leader’s CARE Group Carer Member Member Member 11

What is the format at care group?

CARE Group Components in Acts 2:42 ‘And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.’ – Acts 2:42 13

What is the model? Three equally important parts:  Sharing a meal Components of CARE Groups – ‘fellowship and in break of bread’ Keep it simple healthy vegetarian; not a 5 course meal! Roster for members and regular seekers (encourage participation) Encourage fellowship during meal times (e.g. icebreaker at the table) Keep to time (40-50 minutes) Celebrate birthdays with something special What is the model? Three equally important parts:  Sharing a meal Meals: Keep is simple Make a roster Involve everyone even though they may not know how to cook – bring fruits 40-50 minutes Vegetarian – teach our health message Table icebreakers Involve the quiet people; intentionally seat with them Word: Teach using a series Relational – not head knowledge Not a place to teach proof text doctrine A place to “bait” and share all the unique SDA Belief (not be shy on this) State the biblical truth; stir interest and teach leaders to handle questions Questions raised should be handled carefully Reply by saying: ‘that is a good question, is there any related question’ Train leaders to know 3 verses per major theme e.g. Salvation, Sabbath, Second Coming etc Answer by giving Bible verses rather than giving them ‘your own interpretation’ – Look at the Bible together Never use EGW Not a book reading – even ‘Steps to Christ’ Promote the series to friends / people can cope with series not an unplanned process Teach from the Bible and the Bible alone At sharing time get people to reflect and share what they can apply Sharing: Everyone can answer these 2 questions – simple enough for everyone Start with the leaders first Sharing depth is modelled by the leader; if the leaders share deep – the people will grow to be authentic and deeper in relationship Break to smaller groups; when sharing – if they are the same groups each time; people will get comfortable with each other and share Listen well to their needs; hear the unspoken words; watch their body language Pray intentionally; claim bible promises for them Ask permission to write into prayer book; ask permission to pray for them; ask if they would like to prayer / or comfortable to pray Seekers can see the power of God; answering prayers Count your blessings for all the answered prayer e.g. at the end of the year 15

Components of CARE Groups – ‘apostle doctrine’ What is the model? Three equally important parts:  Sharing a meal  Word – relevant & simple Bible & Bible alone; no book reading Teach using a series (Gateway Website) Relational with strong application 35 minutes (not doctrinal time) Not be ashamed to share the unique Adventist beliefs; to stir interest Questions to be handled by asking them to expand and give a ‘bible-based’ response Train leaders to know 3 verse reference per major Bible theme e.g. Sabbath Meals: Keep is simple Make a roster Involve everyone even though they may not know how to cook – bring fruits 40-50 minutes Vegetarian – teach our health message Table icebreakers Involve the quiet people; intentionally seat with them Word: Teach using a series Relational – not head knowledge Not a place to teach proof text doctrine A place to “bait” and share all the unique SDA Belief (not be shy on this) State the biblical truth; stir interest and teach leaders to handle questions Questions raised should be handled carefully Reply by saying: ‘that is a good question, is there any related question’ Train leaders to know 3 verses per major theme e.g. Salvation, Sabbath, Second Coming etc Answer by giving Bible verses rather than giving them ‘your own interpretation’ – Look at the Bible together Never use EGW Not a book reading – even ‘Steps to Christ’ Promote the series to friends / people can cope with series not an unplanned process Teach from the Bible and the Bible alone At sharing time get people to reflect and share what they can apply Sharing: Everyone can answer these 2 questions – simple enough for everyone Start with the leaders first Sharing depth is modelled by the leader; if the leaders share deep – the people will grow to be authentic and deeper in relationship Break to smaller groups; when sharing – if they are the same groups each time; people will get comfortable with each other and share Listen well to their needs; hear the unspoken words; watch their body language Pray intentionally; claim bible promises for them Ask permission to write into prayer book; ask permission to pray for them; ask if they would like to prayer / or comfortable to pray Seekers can see the power of God; answering prayers Count your blessings for all the answered prayer e.g. at the end of the year 16

Components of CARE Groups – ‘in prayer’ What is the model? Three equally important parts:  Sharing a meal  Word – relevant & simple  Sharing Time - ‘How was your week?’ - ‘Anything to pray for?’ Everyone can answer these 2 questions Start with the leaders / members first Sharing depth is modelled by the leader Break to smaller group if required Listen well to their heart needs Pray intentionally by claiming Bible promises Ask permission to write into prayer book Seekers can see the power of the living God Meals: Keep is simple Make a roster Involve everyone even though they may not know how to cook – bring fruits 40-50 minutes Vegetarian – teach our health message Table icebreakers Involve the quiet people; intentionally seat with them Word: Teach using a series Relational – not head knowledge Not a place to teach proof text doctrine A place to “bait” and share all the unique SDA Belief (not be shy on this) State the biblical truth; stir interest and teach leaders to handle questions Questions raised should be handled carefully Reply by saying: ‘that is a good question, is there any related question’ Train leaders to know 3 verses per major theme e.g. Salvation, Sabbath, Second Coming etc Answer by giving Bible verses rather than giving them ‘your own interpretation’ – Look at the Bible together Never use EGW Not a book reading – even ‘Steps to Christ’ Promote the series to friends / people can cope with series not an unplanned process Teach from the Bible and the Bible alone At sharing time get people to reflect and share what they can apply Sharing: Everyone can answer these 2 questions – simple enough for everyone Start with the leaders first Sharing depth is modelled by the leader; if the leaders share deep – the people will grow to be authentic and deeper in relationship Break to smaller groups; when sharing – if they are the same groups each time; people will get comfortable with each other and share Listen well to their needs; hear the unspoken words; watch their body language Pray intentionally; claim bible promises for them Ask permission to write into prayer book; ask permission to pray for them; ask if they would like to prayer / or comfortable to pray Seekers can see the power of God; answering prayers Count your blessings for all the answered prayer e.g. at the end of the year 17

Where does your CG go fishing? Friendship invite is not adequate … What do you members like to do? Common interest?

Fishing Pond Needed

Kid Interactive Cooking & Health Talk Student/Uni Care Group Campus Activities Young Adult Care Group Running Club Music Ministry Family Care Group COMMUNITY Bike Ride for kids Daniel Challenge Family Care Group Kid Interactive Cooking & Health Talk

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