1. Outreach Strategies for a new century

2. Obstacles to Outreach We don’t talk about religion
We live in a secular environment
We live with an anti-Christian bias
We don’t know our neighbours
Bad things done by Christians
Fear of talking to non-Christians
What obstacles would you add to this list?

3. Strategies to overcome Obstacles

4. What do you know about the demographics of your community?

5. How do you find out the make-up of your community?

6. What is your community’s perception of your congregation?
Does location matter?
What do they know about Lutheranism?
Reputation: Positive/Negative
Reputation: Open/Closed
Caring: For each other
Caring: For community needs
Other ideas

7. Outreach Strategies considering your communities perceptions
Pray for the people in your neighbourhood and community
Speak positively about your congregation and your pastor.
Encourage your pastor and members to attend/volunteer at community events.
Create opportunities for neighbours to enter your church building.
Bear witness to the joy of Christ’s salvation at every opportunity
Other ideas.

8. Christ is risen!