June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. EVANGELISTIC BLOCK PARTY Training, Level 2

June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. The Evangelistic Block Party…... is an intentional evangelistic tool

June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. A-G Strategy Review n A - Attract Attention n B - Build a Bridge n C - Communicate Christ n D - Determine a Decision n E - Evaluate the event n F - Faithfully Follow-up n G - Glorify God

June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. A - Attract Attention B – Build a Bridge THEMES HELP...

Themes n Promoting n Planning n Follow up

Themes n Kites & Kids n Flying High n Hawaiian Luau n Beach Party

Themes n Mexican Fiesta (or other ethnic group emphasis) n Shoot the Hoops Party n Art in the Park

Themes n Educational n Safety n Bikes & Blades n Back-to-School

Themes n Holidays n Easter n Memorial / Labor Days n Flag Day

Themes n Popular Themes n Survivor Show n Millionaire Show n Honoring Heroes / Patriotic

June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. Timeline Preparation is 30% The Block Party is 20% Follow-Up is 50%

June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. F - Faithfully Follow-up 1. PREPARATION 2. IMPLEMENTATION 3. EVALUATION

1. Preparation n Physical Preparation n Gifts for Delivery n F/U Packets Prepared n Evaluation Cards Printed n Other Literature Prepared and Assembled

1. Preparation n Enlistment n Follow-Up Records Team (Review STATS Form) n Follow-Up Visitation Team

2. Implementation n Principles for Effective F/U n Responsiveness of Recipient n Genuineness of the Visitor n Completeness of Process

2. Implementation n UNDERSTAND PROCESS n Entry Point n Initial F/U Contact n Cultivative Contacts n Evangelistic Contact(s) n Conversion n Assimilation

2. Implementation n Day of Party First Steps BookFirst Steps Book

2. Implementation n Day of Party n First Steps Book 1. Decision is made 2. To Designated Person 3. Affirm Decision 4. Give FS Book (Church Labels) 5. Fill Out Decision Card

2. Implementation n Follow Up Through 7-in-7 Outreach Process

7-in-7 Outreach Simple Strategy: Make 7 Contacts in 7 Weeks Following Entry Point Contact

7-in-7 Outreach n A Minimum of … n 2 Visits n 2 Phone Calls n 3 Written Contacts

7-in-7 Outreach n Initial Visit n Within 72 Hours (normally) n EBPs n Decisions – 1 Week n Others 2-3 Weeks

7-in-7 Outreach n Popcorn Visits n Gift Delivery n Use EBP Evaluation Cards

Role Play FOLLOW-UP Visit

2. Implementation n Phone Calls n Script is helpful n Brief and To the Point

2. Implementation n Correspondence n Personal & H andwritten (not church letterhead, envelope, etc.) n Personal ( Glad to have met you at our…)

2. Implementation n Correspondence n If n If Large # … …Form Postcard might be used for Immediate Written Contact

3. Evaluation n Keep Good Records – Its Kingdom Work n How Many Households? n How Many Potential Persons? n How Many Decisions?

June 2003Training developed by Bobby Gilstrap, all rights reserved. QUESTIONS ?