Presbytery of New Covenant

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION Overview of the Seminar Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five Session Six Session Seven Session Eight

The Process The Research SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION Overview of the Seminar Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five Session Six Session Seven Session Eight “ M i n i s t r y - b a s e d O u t r e a c h ”

To provide you, as a lay or professional church leader, with important information that will help you guide your church… SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION Goal of the Seminar

…in better utilizing the limited resources of people, dollars, and time to more effectively reach out to unchurched people in your community… SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION Goal of the Seminar

…and see them become Christ’s disciples and responsible members of His Church. SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION Goal of the Seminar

Assumptions Behind Today’s Seminar 1.Christ’s purpose was outreach… 2.The Church’s mission is outreach… 3.The Christian’s calling is outreach… 4.Churches and individual believers can improve their effectiveness in outreach… SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION

Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION They clarify the goal of outreach They understand outreach as a process They regard outreach as lay ministry They train their people in outreach They practice social network outreach They address the life concerns of people They use the language of their target population They know that God gives the increase Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches” Church for the Unchurched George Hunter

Thinking About Effective Outreach… SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION pages 3 - 4

SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

A Profile of the New Convert Who Stays SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

1) … has developed meaningful relationships with members prior to his/her conversion. Who Stays SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED A Profile of the New Convert

Special Need4 - 5% Walk-In2 - 3% Visitation1 - 2% Church Program2 - 3% Mass Evangelism 1 / 2 % Sunday School2 - 5% Pastor/Staff1 - 6% Friend/Relative % Special Need4 - 5% Walk-In2 - 3% Visitation1 - 2% Church Program2 - 3% Mass Evangelism 1 / 2 % Sunday School2 - 5% Pastor/Staff1 - 6% Friend/Relative % Why people first come to Christ and the church: SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

2) … has been exposed to a variety and number of Christian influences through the church. A Profile of the New Convert SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Who Stays

Average number of Christian influences active members were exposed to: Average number of Christian influences drop-outs were exposed to: Christian Influences SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

Number of outreach-focused events in growing churches:Number of outreach-focused events in growing churches: Number of outreach-focused events in plateaued churches:Number of outreach-focused events in plateaued churches: Number of outreach-focused events in declining churches:Number of outreach-focused events in declining churches: SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Christian Influences

... John Wesley... SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Try Pastoring the Unchurched Multiple Christian Influences

3) … views his/her conversion as a free choice. SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED A Profile of the New Convert Who Stays

l Information Transmission Teacher to Student SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Three Approaches to Evangelism

l Manipulative Monologue l Information Transmission Teacher to Student Salesman to Customer SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Three Approaches to Evangelism

Non-Manipulative Dialogue l Manipulative Monologue l Information Transmission Teacher to Student Salesman to Customer Friend to Friend SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Three Approaches to Evangelism

Persuader’s View of Evangelism SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Category of Subjects Information Transmission Manipulative Monologue Non-Manip. Dialogue TOTAL Drop-Outs Non-Converts Actives

How the Subject Perceived the Persuader SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

4) … has recently experienced a high degree of change. SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED A Profile of the New Convert Who Stays

RECEPTIVERECEPTIVERESISTANTRESISTANT SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Receptivity — Resistance Axis See “Receptivity-Rating Scales” (p. 29)

A person who recently moved into a new community, or a person who has lived in the same location for 20 years? A person recently hospitalized, or a person in good heath? A person who just lost their job, or a person with long-term employment? A couple with first child or a couple with fifth child? SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Receptivity — Resistance Axis Who would be more receptive?

Degree of Change in Life Situation much changeno change number of persons SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

5) … has established friendships with members after conversion. SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED A Profile of the New Convert Who Stays

Converts Drop-Outs SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED New Friendships Established After Membership

Converts Drop-Outs Converts Drop-Outs SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED New Friendships Established After Membership

Converts Drop-Outs New Friendships Established After Membership Converts Drop-Outs SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

The typical active member made an average of 7 new friends in the church. The typical “drop-out” made an average of 2 new friends in the church. SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED New Friendships Established After Membership

6) … has become involved in a group, a role, and/or a task in the church. A Profile of the New Convert SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Who Stays

Total number of church “constituents” Total number of groups in the church Groups to members 7:100 Ideal Group Ratios SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

Number of groups in church Number of new groups in church Groups to members 7:100 New groups to total groups 1:5 Groups to members 7:100 New groups to total groups 1:5 Ideal Group Ratios SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

Number of church “constituents” Number of long-term members in a group (or a church role) Groups to members 7:100 New groups to total groups 1:5 Long-term members involved 75:100 Groups to members 7:100 New groups to total groups 1:5 Long-term members involved 75:100 Ideal Group Ratios SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

Total new members Number of new members in a group (or church role) Groups to members 7:100 New groups to total groups 1:5 Long-term members involved 75:100 New members involved 9:10 Groups to members 7:100 New groups to total groups 1:5 Long-term members involved 75:100 New members involved 9:10 Ideal Group Ratios SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

Number of ministry positions available Number of church “constituents” Growing churches55:100 Plateaued churches43:100 Declining churches27:100 Growing churches55:100 Plateaued churches43:100 Declining churches27:100 SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Ideal Role/Task Ratios

Implications SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH” Why a New Approach is Needed “If we keep doing what we have been doing… We’ll keep getting what we have been getting!”

SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH” Ministry-based Outreach… and, it’s fun!! and, it’s fun!! A Strategy that Works!

SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH” Ministry-based Outreach… What is it? Examples of M-bO…

SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH” Ministry-based Outreach… Why it works… How it works… What is it? Examples of M-bO…

Ministry-based Outreach… STEP #1: Identify Your Ministry Focus Group(s) SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. IDENTIFY

SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. IDENTIFY KEY OUTREACH PRINCIPLE: Effective churches build on their strengths! What are your strengths?

1. IDENTIFY Effective churches build on their strengths!

1. IDENTIFY Effective churches build on their strengths! Your Own People!

1. IDENTIFY SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY How do you discover your strengths (i.e., your people’s interests/concerns? Turn to page 28 #2

Defining Your “Ministry Focus Group(s)” A. B. C. D. E. F. G. SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. IDENTIFY Age Marital Status Family Status Special Interests or Hobbies Special Needs, Concerns, or Problems Religious Background/Attitudes Cultural/Ethnic Identity

Ideas for “Ministry Focus Group(s)” List possible “ministry focus group ( s ) ” that come to mind for your church… DISCUSSION: SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. IDENTIFY (include your own interests)

Finding Receptive People in your M.F.G. 1. Friends, neighbors, relatives of present members 2. People with previous contacts with church activities 3. Community members in your Ministry Focus Group 4. Your own less active members and attenders SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. IDENTIFY

Anticipating Felt Needs… Exercise  Newly blended families  Young parents with elementary school children  Recent divorcees with children  Senior adult widowers  New neighbor families  Families with Christian mom, non-Christian dad 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY

Needs of People Today 1. …a place to belong 2. …a sense of balance 3. …authentic relationships 4. …spiritual answers 5. …help through transitions SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. IDENTIFY

Key Principles for Step #1 SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY 1. Build on your strengths 2. Build on your passions 3. Specific description of your MFG 4. Be sensitive to receptive people

Ministry-based Outreach… STEP #2: Establish Connections Around Common Interests SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

Ministry-based Outreach… SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT Question: “What creates/strengthens bonds between people?”

An Effective Way to Create and Nurture New Friendships: Entry Paths SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS What is an… 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

1. The group/activity is of interest to members and non-members, alike. 2.The group is composed of people who share things in common. 3.There is low risk and commitment required. 4.It is held in an appropriate meeting place. SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS Characteristics of a Good Entry Path… IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

6.Time is spent building and nurturing relationships among group members. 7.The benefit is perceived to be greater than the cost. SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS Characteristics of a Good Entry Path… Prospects are personally invited. 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

What is the most important message to communicate in your Entry Path gathering? SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS You are loved ! You are loved ! 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

Questions To Answer Before Starting Your New Group… (Entry Path) SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS Sample “Entry Paths”… 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

Curriculum Publishers… SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

Key Principles for Step #2 1. Relationships are the key 2. Friendships grow through shared experiences 3. Change happens when the “benefit” is worth the “cost” SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Ministry-based Outreach… STEP #3 Strengthen and Deepen Your Relationships 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS How… 1.Pray for your friends 2.Strengthen your relationships 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN How?

Guidelines for Strengthening Your Relationships… SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS A.Learn and practice the skills of listening B.Deepen the level of communication C.Practice empathy D.Identify a need in the person’s life E.Respond with an appropriate, caring gift 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

How… 1. Pray for your friends 2. Strengthen your relationships SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS 3. Enhance your witness 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN How?

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness… A.Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN The Engle Scale (“Spiritual Decision-Making Process”) (p )

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS The Engle Scale of Spiritual Decision-Making 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness… A.Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person The Engle Scale (“Spiritual Decision-Making Process”) 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN The Receptivity-Resistance Scale (p. 29) RECEPTIVERECEPTIVERESISTANTRESISTANT

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness… A.Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person B.Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

C.Be able to talk about your faith SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness… A.Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person B.Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Be able to talk about your faith… “How has being a Christian made a difference in my life?” “What does it mean to be a Christian (in words understandable to a non- Christian)?” “Why would I like my friend to be a Christian and member of my church?” “How does a person become a Christian (in words understandable to a non-Christian)?” 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

C.Be able to talk about your faith D.Provide for a variety of exposures SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness… A.Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person B.Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

C.Be able to talk about your faith D.Provide for a variety of exposures E.Be patient SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness… A.Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person B.Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN

Key Principles for Step #3 1. Facilitate contacts with other “parts of the Body” (Christians) 2. God’s love is experienced through God’s people 3. God’s love—when experienced—is irresistible 4. Remember the power of prayer SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS

Ministry-based Outreach STEP #4: Expand Your Contacts in the Community SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND (After the new ministry is going…)

SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community through… Entry Events 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community through… Entry Events 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS What is an… 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

What Should the Message of Your Entry Event Be? There is hope ! There is hope ! SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

Characteristics of a Good Entry Event 1. Member participation in defining, planning, and conducting the event. 2.Non-member participation in defining, planning, and conducting the event. 3.The event is well-publicized. (p.34-35) 4.The event is conducted in a neutral location. 8 8 SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

5.The event addresses a felt interest or need which cannot be met elsewhere. 6. The event involves low risk for prospective attendees. 7.The church’s purpose and appropriate opportunities for further involvement are communicated. 8.The names and addresses of participants are obtained. SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS Characteristics of a Good Entry Event IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS Identify an “Entry Event” for these Ministry Focus Groups Exercise  Newly blended families  Young parents with elementary school children  Recent divorcees with children  Senior adult widowers  New neighbor families  Families with Christian mom, non-Christian dad 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

Sample “Entry Events”… SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS (p. 26) 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

Responsibilities in a Successful Entry Event SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS (p. 27) 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

Ministry-based Outreach… Getting from SESSION EIGHT: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE Here... to... There

Steps for Getting Started in Your Church SESSION EIGHT: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE 1.Build a culture 2.Identify a passion 3.Explore the interest 4.Form a team 5.Support the effort

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