ONE-DAY SOUL-WINNING WORKSHOP Evangelism & Church Growth Team Arkansas Baptist State Convention (Designed by Jeff Jones, ABSC)

THE HOLY SPIRIT AT WORK IN THE LIFE OF A LOST PERSON Precedes the Witness (Acts 10:1-5) Reveals God’s Existence (Rom. 1:18-23) Convicts of Sin (John 16:8) Brings the Lost Person from Death to Life (John 3:5-6; Titus 3:5)

THE HOLY SPIRIT AT WORK IN THE LIFE OF THE WITNESS Empowers the Witness (Acts 1:8) With Authority (Matt. 28:18-20) With Boldness (Acts 4:30-31) Imparts Wisdom to the Witness (Luke 12:12)

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT What It Means to Be Filled Possessed Permeated Saturated Controlled Why We Are to Be Filled It Is God’s Command (Eph. 5:18) It Is God’s Means of Empowering Every Believer (Acts 1:8)

HOW TO BE FILLED Have a Genuine Desire to Be Filled Hunger (Matt. 5:6) Thirst (John 7:37-39) Confess and Forsake Known Sin (1 John 1:9) Submit Your Will to God’s Will Surrender (Rom. 12:1) Yield (Rom. 6:13) In Faith, Believe God Has Filled You (Gal. 3:14)

DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY Definition: Each Individual’s Account of the Experience of New Life in Christ Basic Characteristics Is Has Authority. It Communicates. It Relates. A Biblical Example (Acts 22:3-15) I Have Not Always Been a Christian (vv.3-5). I Committed My Life to Christ (vv.6-13). My Life in Christ is Different (vv.14-15).

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY Remember That Your Testimony is Important. Be Prepared for Opportunities to Share It. Keep It Short and Simple. Keep It to the Point. Give Adequate Details.

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY Avoid Bragging and Negative Remarks. Don’t Use “Church” Words. Relive Your Testimony as You Tell It. Ask, “If I were hearing this testimony, what would it mean to me?”

OUTLINE OF A PERSONAL TESTIMONY 1. My Life Before Receiving Jesus 2. How I Received Jesus 3. How Jesus Makes My Life Meaningful

Instructions Under Point 1 Under Point 2 Under Point 3 Consider Your Religious Background. Were You Born into a Religious or a Nonreligious Home? Did You Attend Sunday School or Church? How Did You Realize You Were Not a Christian? Under Point 2 Did Someone Speak with You Privately? Was It During a Revival, Sunday School Class, or Worship Service? Was It the Result of a Series of Events? Under Point 3 Has He Given You Peace? Has He Taken Away the Fear of Death? Has He Helped Your Marriage? Has He Given You Purpose?

PRACTICING YOUR TESTIMONY Select a Partner. Decide Who Will Talk First. First Person Talks Two Minutes When Told to Begin. Second Person Talks Two Minutes When Told to Begin.

PREPARATIONS FOR SOUL-WINNING VISITS Determine Specific Responsibilities. Who Will Knock in the Door? Who Will Ask Permission to Enter the Home? Who Will Present the Gospel?

PREPARATIONS FOR SOUL-WINNING VISITS Secure Items Necessary for Making Visits. Prospect Cards A Bible or New Testament Printed Information About Church Several “Eternal Life” Booklets Specific Directions to the Home

PREPARATIONS FOR SOUL-WINNING VISITS Spend Time in Prayer. Specifically for the Prospect About the Circumstances of the Visit For the Leadership of the Holy Spirit That You Will Be Yielded to the Holy Spirit

GETTING IN THE DOOR Knock Firmly. Step Back One Step After Knocking. Introduce Yourself and Other Team Members. Call the Person by Name. State the Name of Your Church and Purpose of Your Visit. Ask Permission to Come In.

IF NOT INVITED IN Ask Permission to Come Back At a More Convenient Time. If Reply Is Positive, Make an Appointment. If Reply Is Negative: Ask for Permission to Leave a Booklet. Point Out Features of the Booklet. Thank the Prospect for His or Her Time.

THE GUIDED CONVERSATION Purpose Allows Us to Become a Friend to the Person by Getting to Know Something About That Person and Showing a Personal Interest. Helps Us to Determine the Spiritual Condition of the Person. Provides a Smooth Transition into the Gospel Presentation.

THE F I R E ACROSTIC FAMILY INTERESTS Are You a Native of This Area? How Long Have You Lived in This Community? Are You Married? Do You Have Children? Transition: Do You Have Any Special Hobbies? INTERESTS Sports? Gardening? Reading? Transition: When You Attend Church, Where Do You Attend?

THE F I R E ACROSTIC RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND EXPLORATORY QUESTION Church Background? Religious Influence? Transition: Thank You for Sharing With Me. My Religious Background Is Somewhat Different. (Share Personal Testimony.) EXPLORATORY QUESTION Do You Mind If I Ask You the Personal Question Written on the Front of This Booklet?

MY PERSONAL TESTIMONY 1. My Life Before Receiving Jesus. 2. How I Received Jesus. 3. How Jesus Makes My Life Meaningful.

HOW TO USE THE “ETERNAL LIFE” BOOKLET Fill Out Back of Booklet. Sit Beside Prospect. Hold Booklet So Prospect Can See One Page at a Time. Point to Words with Finger or Pencil.

HOW TO USE THE “ETERNAL LIFE” BOOKLET Be Sure Prospect Is Listening and Following Your Reading. Read Entire Booklet. Review Back Page. Present Booklet to Prospect. Lead in Prayer of Thanksgiving.

PRACTICING HOW TO USE THE “ETERNAL LIFE” BOOKLET Choose Partners. Determine Who Will Speak First. Start with F I R E Acrostic. Continue Presenting the Gospel, Using Entire Booklet. After 30 Minutes, Second Person Will Speak.

VISITATION INSTRUCTIONS Each Team Makes Two Visits. Determine Who Will Present the Gospel on First Visit. Other Team Member Will Present the Gospel on Second Visit. Return to Church for Sharing Time. (Approximately Two Hours After Leaving Church.) Agree on a Time You Will Visit Next Week.