2. Presbytery of New Covenant

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

4. 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 ”

5. 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

6. …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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

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

21. 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

22. Special Need4 - 5% Walk-In2 - 3% Visitation1 - 2% Church Program2 - 3% Mass Evangelism 1 / 2 % Sunday School2 - 5% Pastor/Staff1 - 6% Friend/Relative75 - 90% Special Need4 - 5% Walk-In2 - 3% Visitation1 - 2% Church Program2 - 3% Mass Evangelism 1 / 2 % Sunday School2 - 5% Pastor/Staff1 - 6% Friend/Relative75 - 90% Why people first come to Christ and the church: SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

23. 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

24. Average number of Christian influences active members were exposed to: Average number of Christian influences drop-outs were exposed to: Christian Influences 6 6 22 SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

25. 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: 9 9 7 7 3 3 SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Christian Influences

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

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

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

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

30. 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

31. Persuader’s View of Evangelism SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED Category of Subjects Information Transmission Manipulative Monologue Non-Manip. Dialogue TOTAL 3338240 Drop-Outs 256240 Non-Converts 582240 Actives 180 209 169

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

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

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

35. 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?

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

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

38. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0123456789+ Converts Drop-Outs SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED New Friendships Established After Membership

39. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0123456789+ Converts Drop-Outs Converts Drop-Outs SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED New Friendships Established After Membership

40. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0123456789+ Converts Drop-Outs New Friendships Established After Membership Converts Drop-Outs SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. Implications SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

50. 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!”

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

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

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

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

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

56. 1. IDENTIFY Effective churches build on their strengths!

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

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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)

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

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

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

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

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

70. 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… 7 7 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

71. 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… 7 7 5. Prospects are personally invited. 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT

72. 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

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

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

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

76. 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

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

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

80. 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

81. 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?

82. 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. 32-33)

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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. 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

92. 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…)

93. 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

94. 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

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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 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 8 8 1. IDENTIFY 2. CONNECT 3. STRENGTHEN 4. EXPAND

99. 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

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

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

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

103. 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

104. Thanks for coming… God Bless You… God Bless You…