What works today? Be a personal worker for the Lord!

Different, Age to Age Great Commission  Mk. 16:15-16; Matt. 28:18-20

Different, Age to Age Great Commission First century, evangelistic  Acts 8:1-4

Different, Age to Age Great Commission First century, evangelistic Evangelism, a work of the church  1 Tim. 3:14-15  Eph. 3:10-11  Eph. 4:16  2 Tim. 2:2

Different, Age to Age Great Commission First century, evangelistic Evangelism, a work of the church Apostles employed expediencies  1 Cor. 9:19-23

Different, Age to Age Great Commission First century, evangelistic Evangelism, a work of the church Apostles employed expediencies We must employ expediencies  2 Th. 2:13-15  Col. 4:5  Col. 4:6

Different, Age to Age History of evangelism, USA:  Some first century expediencies not effective  : Gospel Meeting  : Cottage Meeting  1980-Today: Visitor’s Meeting Good Neighbor Evangelism Relationship Evangelism

Different, Age to Age Why people at a particular church:  2% had special a need  3% just walked in  6% liked the minister  1% visited there  5% liked the Bible classes .5% attended a gospel meeting  3% liked the programs 79% friend or relative invited

Different, Age to Age As a church  ready to receive visitors,follow up, lead to Christ with God’s word. As Christians  build relationships, bring to church and Bible class, follow through, help teach, help grow to maturity.

What works today? Be a personal worker for the Lord!