1. Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lang Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lang

2. Romans 10:8-15 8 But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that Romans 10:8-15 8 But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that

3. God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11 The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’ 12 For there is

4. no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13 For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ 14 But how are they to call on one in whom they have not

5. believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent?

6. As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’

7. 8 But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);

8. 14 But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent?

9. As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’

10. Marketing

11. The free gift of God’s love! The free gift of God’s love!

12. Presenting and letting them decide… Presenting and letting them decide…

13. Evangelism (ευαγγελίου) Evangelism (ευαγγελίου)

14. Sister Act Sister Act

15. Matthew 10:16 ‘See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 ‘See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

16. Incurvatus in se Incurvatus in se

17. How to make a church grow?

18. 1.Vision that the church can grow How to make a church grow? 1.Vision that the church can grow

19. How to make a church grow? 1.Vision that the church can grow 2.Invite people How to make a church grow? 1.Vision that the church can grow 2.Invite people

20. How to make a church grow? 1.Vision that the church can grow 2.Invite people 3.Be hospitable How to make a church grow? 1.Vision that the church can grow 2.Invite people 3.Be hospitable

21. Marketing:

22. Print media/branding Marketing: Print media/branding

23. Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%)

24. Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing

25. Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing (1-2%) Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing (1-2%)

26. Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing (1-2%) Door to Door Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing (1-2%) Door to Door

27. Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing (1-2%) Door to Door (2-3%) Marketing: Print media/branding (< 1%) Phone marketing (1-2%) Door to Door (2-3%)

29. Door to Door:

30. Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox)

31. Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday

32. Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning

33. Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Two by two, but not two men Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Two by two, but not two men

34. Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Two by two, but not two men Handwritten follow up Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Two by two, but not two men Handwritten follow up

35. Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Two by two, but not two men Handwritten follow up Follow up visit, call or email Door to Door: Leave brochure (not in mailbox) Less home on Saturday Not at night or early in the morning Two by two, but not two men Handwritten follow up Follow up visit, call or email

36. Other Marketing:

37. Mass Mailing Other Marketing: Mass Mailing

38. Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area

39. Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access)

40. Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House

41. Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Online (Website/Social Media) Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Online (Website/Social Media)

42. Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Online (Website/Social Media) Easter and Christmas Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Online (Website/Social Media) Easter and Christmas

43. Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Online (Website/Social Media) Easter and Christmas Signage Other Marketing: Mass Mailing Decide What Area Postcards (cheaper & easier access) Events and Open House Online (Website/Social Media) Easter and Christmas Signage

45. Eleven o'clock on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of America. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Eleven o'clock on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of America. -Martin Luther King, Jr.

46. Door to Door “Calls” Door to Door “Calls”

47. Door to Door “Calls” Brief introductory visit meant simply to make contact Door to Door “Calls” Brief introductory visit meant simply to make contact

48. Door to Door “Calls” Brief introductory visit meant simply to make contact Systematic calls in your area Door to Door “Calls” Brief introductory visit meant simply to make contact Systematic calls in your area

49. What should I say?

50. Introduction What should I say? Introduction

51. What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about…

52. What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church?

53. What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? Be brief What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? Be brief

54. What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? Be brief Don’t go inside What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? Be brief Don’t go inside

55. What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? Be brief Don’t go inside Goal of name and address What should I say? Introduction I am hear to tell you about… Do you go to church? Be brief Don’t go inside Goal of name and address

56. Brochure

57. Name Brochure Name

58. Brochure Name Website Brochure Name Website

59. Brochure Name Website Logo Brochure Name Website Logo

60. Brochure Name Website Logo Pictures of people and building Brochure Name Website Logo Pictures of people and building

61. What if they have a church?

62. I’m glad that you have a relationship with God What if they have a church? I’m glad that you have a relationship with God

63. What if they have a church? I’m glad that you have a relationship with God Are they really active elsewhere? What if they have a church? I’m glad that you have a relationship with God Are they really active elsewhere?

64. What if they have a church? I’m glad that you have a relationship with God Are they really active elsewhere? Can I leave my brochure? What if they have a church? I’m glad that you have a relationship with God Are they really active elsewhere? Can I leave my brochure?

65. Other Details Make lots of calls Other Details Make lots of calls

66. Other Details Make lots of calls Keep records for follow up Other Details Make lots of calls Keep records for follow up

67. Other Details Make lots of calls Keep records for follow up Do you want to be on our mailing list? Other Details Make lots of calls Keep records for follow up Do you want to be on our mailing list?

68. Other Details Make lots of calls Keep records for follow up Do you want to be on our mailing list? Leave a brochure if not home Other Details Make lots of calls Keep records for follow up Do you want to be on our mailing list? Leave a brochure if not home

69. Other Details Let them open the door Other Details Let them open the door

70. Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back

71. Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Avoid dogs Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Avoid dogs

72. Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Avoid dogs Skip “No soliciting” or “Catholic homes” Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Avoid dogs Skip “No soliciting” or “Catholic homes”

73. Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Avoid dogs Skip “No soliciting” or “Catholic homes” Trust your gut Other Details Let them open the door Take a step back Avoid dogs Skip “No soliciting” or “Catholic homes” Trust your gut

74. The description section below has a link to downloadable handouts and original documents, resources to go deeper, and reflection/discussion questions. Now who should you forward this to in order to grow their leadership?”