Stepping Out: Women Witnessing to Women

“Do you know the Lord?”

“Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; but do it with gentleness and respect…” ~1 Peter 3:15

Barriers to Stepping Out:

“Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; but do it with gentleness and respect…” ~1 Peter 3:15 1. Not Equipped

God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.

“Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; but do it with gentleness and respect…” ~1 Peter 3:15 2. Not Encouraged

He fills us with courage to STEP OUT, trusting that He can and will accomplish the impossible through us!

“Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; but do it with gentleness and respect…” ~1 Peter 3:15 3. Not Excited

Appearance Assumption Association

What does it look like in your world… to Step Out?

Maybe our surroundings don’t change, but our purpose, as it is revealed in Christ with increasing clarity, changes us and permeates every part of our lives.

1. Initiate Relationships

Who do you continue to run into…?

1.Initiate Relationships Whose schedule overlaps with yours…?

1.Initiate Relationships With whom do you share a common activity…?

1.Initiate Relationships Who lives in a radius around you…?

1.Initiate Relationships “We love because He first loved us.” ~1 John 4:19

2. Invest Time Get to know her on a heart level… Find out what matters in her world… Come alongside her to listen… Help with her needs where you can…

2. Invest Time The longer you walk beside someone, the deeper the dialog will become.

2. Invest Time

She wants to know that you CARE before she will care about what you have to SHARE.

2. Invest Time Engage in your Community: Homeless Shelter Care Facilities Domestic Abuse Shelter Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Pregnancy Crisis Center Military Family Support Group Seasonal Clothing, Food, & Gift Drives Community Youth Center …and more!

2. Invest Time Engage in your Community:

3. Influence Other Women In their questioning… they’re looking to see if we will truly “practice what we preach.”

3. Influence Other Women “You just ooze Jesus!”

4. Identify Mission Moments “How can I pray for you today?”

4. Identify Mission Moments …in the midst of our own difficulties…

5. Invite Them! They’re not looking for a friendly church; they’re looking for a friend.

Welcome to the Neighborhood! Prayer Walking Ministry Moms & Tots Book/Movie Club Coffee Break Lunch Bunch Gourmet Baking Classes Fueled Up: Body & Spirit M & M’s = Mentoring Moms 5. Invite Them!

UFO ~ Unfinished Objects Tasty Tuesdays (or whatever day!) Jewelry-Making Ministry “Knitted Together” Classes Prayers & Squares Care Package Ministry Neighborhood Gathering Scrap & Pray Stamped Cards of Encouragement 5. Invite Them!

SPECIAL EVENTS: Advent by Candlelight Date Night Out Fashion Show Game Night / Trivia Night Get-Away Weekend Retreats Inspirational Movie Night Mother-Daughter Banquet Luncheon with Inspirational Speaker 5. Invite Them!

No one possesses the same gifts and talents, the same open doors and opportunities, the same set of priorities and passions as you.

1. What are your unique God-given gifts and passions that may be used to change someone’s world for Christ?

2. How are you able to share His grace, demonstrate His love, and hand out hope in His name?

3. Who is He placing in your path, as you live out there on the edge… called by God to give help in this life and hope for eternity?

EQUIPPED ENCOURAGED EXCITED

Stepping Out: Women Witnessing to Women