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2. GOD’S PURPOSE FOR CREATING US 1.We were made to have a RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. 2.We were made to BECOME LIKE CHRIST. 3.We were made to SERVE HIS PURPOSE. 4.We were made to LAST FOREVER. THIS LIFE IS PREPARATION FOR LIFE IN ETERNITY!

3. WHY JESUS’ MISSION MUST MATTER TO ME 1.If I want to be like Jesus, MY life mission must include HIS life mission. 2. Jesus EXPECTS me to continue his mission. 3. Sharing the gospel is my RESPONSIBILITY. If I am a Christian, my mission is not OPTIONAL! 4. Sharing the gospel is a PRIVILEGE. 5. I’m GRATEFUL for what Jesus has done for me.

4. WHY JESUS’ MISSION MUST MATTER TO ME 6. Because people are HOPELESS without Christ. 7. Because God wants EVERYBODY saved! 8. I will be REWARDED for eternity. 9. God’s TIMETABLE for history involves us fulfilling our mission! 10. I will BE GLAD when I see people in heaven.

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6. Sharing your testimony A. THE FOUR PARTS OF YOUR TESTIMONY IF YOU RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST AS AN ADULT 1. WHAT MY LIFE WAS LIKE BEFORE I RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST. 2. HOW I REALIZED I NEEDED SOMETHING. 3. HOW I BELIEVED AND RECEIVED MY NEW BIRTH EXPERIENCE. 4. THE DIFFERENCE IT HAS MADE IN MY LIFE.

7. WHAT IS THE GOOD NEWS? 1.GOD BECAME A MAN - SO I COULD RELATE TO HIM. 2.JESUS DESTROYED DEATH - SO I DON’T HAVE TO DIE. 3.THE GOSPEL IS DEFINED AS THE DEATH, BURIAL, AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS 4.MY SALVATION IS BASED ON OBEDIENCE TO THE GOSPEL. 5.I OBEY THE GOSPEL BY REPENTING, BEING BAPTIZED, AND RECEIVING THE HOLY GHOST.

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9. Fishing in My Mission Pond FISHING and FOLLOWING go together!

10. 1.IDENTIFY YOUR PERSONAL FISHING POND. 2.LEARN ABOUT THE KINDS OF FISH IN YOUR POND. The more you know about a person, THE EASIER IT IS TO REACH THEM. A. WHAT ARE THEIR INTERESTS, NEEDS, HURTS A powerful filter: Your Reticular Activating System 1. Things we VALUE 2. Things that THREATEN US 3. Things that are UNIQUE 5 KEYS TO SPIRITUAL FISHING

11. OUR CHURCH’S TARGET: Detroit KEVIN + KIM (TYPICAL DETROIT RESIDENTS) What else are unbelievers in our area like today? THEY LIKE TO BE WELL FED THEY ARE HAPPY IF THEY HAVE A JOB AND A HOME HEALTH AND FITNESS ARE LOW PRIORITIES THEY ARE SKEPTICAL OF “ORGANIZED RELIGION” THEY THINK THEY ARE ENJOYING LIFE MORE NOW THAN EVER THEY ARE LOOKING FOR SUCCESS OR PURPOSE IN LIFE THEY PREFER THE CASUAL AND INFORMAL OVER THE FORMAL. B. What do I have IN COMMON with them? 5 KEYS TO SPIRITUAL FISHING

12. This is the fundamental secret of telling others about Christ. Before you can share the Good News, you must first find a COMMON GROUND. Before you can reach them, you must be able to RELATE to them 3. REMEMBER THAT FISH GET HUNGRY AT DIFFERENT TIMES. How OPEN are they to the Good News? 5 KEYS TO SPIRITUAL FISHING

13. At what stage would a person say: “I think religion is a crutch for weak people.” RESISTANT “What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Ghost?” UNDERSTANDING “I’m really fed up with the stress I’m under.” RECEPTIVE “I think everyone will go to heaven.” READY “I’ve been reading a New Age book on spirituality.” SEEKER “Why do Christians seem so happy?” CONSIDERATION

14. INSIGHTS Evangelism is a PROCESS of moving people through the stages. A person can get stuck at any stage. The #1 reason is FEAR. Every stage requires a DIFFERENT RESPONSE by me.

15. What do you do when someone is at the RESISTANT stage? 1. PRAY FOR THEM to become receptive. 2. BUILD A RELTIONSHIP through love and service. 3. Invite them to a fun BRIDGE EVENT. 4. What NOT to do with resistant people: DON’T ARGUE.

16. What do you do when someone is at the RECEPTIVE stage? 1. OFFER HELP TO THEM in a practical way. 2. Share YOUR TESTIMONY about the same need. 3. Tell them you are PRAYING for them. WHAT MAKES PEOPLE RECEPTIVE? CHANGE (either positive or negative)

17. What do you do when someone is at the SEEKER stage? 1. Invite them to our weekend SERVICE. 2. Invite them to a EVENT/GROUP. 3. Give them tapes or reading materials. 4. Open a dialog on spiritual issues with questions …

18. What do you do when someone is at the CONSIDERATION stage? 1. Introduce them to OTHER CHRISTIANS. 2. Invite them to a small group. 3. Discuss the different ways believers respond to life.

19. What do you do when someone is at the UNDERSTANDING stage? 1. Explain God’s plan of salvation. 2. Explain how you made your decision for Christ. 3. Help them see the BENEFITS, IMPLICATIONS & COSTS.

20. What do you do after they have REPENTED and RECEIVED? 1. Take them to Class 101. 2. Encourage and ATTEND their baptism. 3. Get them into a Bible Study

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22. Becoming a World-Class Christian We are all called to be ON MISSION.

23. The four words that best describe the unreached people in our world are… ASIAN ISLAMIC URBAN UNDER 20 The problem is not the harvest. It’s the lack of HARVESTERS

24. WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ON - MISSION FOR GOD WE MUST SHIFT OUR THINKING FROM SELF- CENTEREDNESS TO GOD-CENTEREDNESS. WE MUST SHIFT OUR THINKING FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL. WE MUST SHIFT OUR THINKING FROM TEMPORAL VALUES TO ETERNAL VALUES. WE MUST SHIFT OUR THINKING FROM SECURITY TO SERVICE. WE MUST SHIFT OUR THINKING FROM COMFORT TO SACRIFICE.

25. 401 Course – My Life Mission