Consolidation: preserving the fruit

ConsolidationThe CARE and ATTENTION given to a new believer until the character of Christ is seen in him or her.

CONSOLIDATION connects the people to:

•CHRIST•CELL

•CHURCH

CONSOLIDATION is all about

RELATIONSHIP

19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have

commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the

age.“(Matthew 28:19-20)

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CONSOLIDATIONSTEPS TO CONSOLIDATION

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The Purpose of the Church is toWin souls and make disciples!

We can't make disciples of people that we don’t keep.

CONSOLIDATION IS CONNECTING THE NEW

BELIEVER TO…• Christ• Cell• Church

It’s all about relationship

Get rid of ME

MentalityIt’s not about you, it’s all about them

The Process

Consolidation begins as soon as a person gets saved

Consolidation is completed When the person graduates from

Post Encounter

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CONSOLIDATIONThe BRIDGE that Connects

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Assessment(Verification)

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Intentional Phone Call (Phone Call)

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R I DDirect Meeting

(Visitation)

Guideline for Growth (Follow up materials)

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Encounters (Pre-Encounter,

Encounter & Post Encounter)

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Assessment(Verification)

1. HOW TO DO AN ALTAR CALL.• Every Celebration the Pastor

must invite people to receive Christ in their life.

• Invite the people to raise their hand or go in front if they would like to receive Christ.

2. HOW TO DO AN ALTAR CALL IN THE CELL

• After the lesson have everyone bow their heads and close their eyes.

• Play a slow worship song or have someone play a guitar.

• Begin with identifying their condition: (Romans 3:23, we are sinners.)• Secondly, identify their

problem: (Romans 6:23, sin separates them from God in a place the Bible calls hell.)

• Next, give them the hope we have in Jesus: Romans 5:8-9, God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to die for us while we were still sinners! There is hope for the problem.

After Altar Call…– Confirm, explain, reaffirm

salvation.– Leader prays with them at cell to

receive salvation.– Teach them the importance of

cell & church.– Fill out the verification form

• Explain to them that when they come to church on Sunday, they need to raise their hand during the Altar Call.–Why?•To make a public declaration.•To enter them into the

process.

• Raise hand immediately!–To create an atmosphere for salvation, excitement.–To calm the fears of those who want to raise their hands.

• Raise their hand during altar call.• Leader / Friend goes with them to

the front of the church.• Pray with the pastor to receive

Christ.• Go to the consolidation room.–This officially enters them into the consolidation process.

Basic Question and Assessment(Verification)

1. Introduce yourself2. Break the ice3. Ask simple diagnostic questions4. Reinforce specific teaching points that are

relevant to the person.5. Fill out the verification form.6. Pray for them.

–Schedule the initial follow up meeting within 24 hrs.•Don’t wait to make a phone call

–Meet with them within 24 hrs of Salvation and start the follow up lessons.–Make sure they come to church on

Sunday!

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–Involve them in your cell• Let them feel as if it is their cell & their church• Teach them the importance of bringing their

friends so that their friends can be saved.

–If you cannot fit them in your cell• Endorse them to other Cell Leader• Be sure the person will be able to attend a

cell.

Intentional Phone Call (Phone Call)

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PHONE VISIT Purpose of the phone visit:1.To show a genuine interest in the

person and their need.2.To win the confidence of the new

believer.3.To leave the doors open for a visit.

How to prepare the call:1. In Prayer2. Find the appropriate place3. Planning the time

How to make the call?

1.Say Hello2.Start the conversation3.Evaluate their spiritual condition4.Set an appointment home visit5.Pray for the person

Strategies for success:1. Always be pleasant and friendly2. Avoid:–Being harsh or impatient during the

conversation–Putting pressure on the new believer– Taking more time than necessary–Arguing or confronting–Showing self-interest, rather than

considering the needs of the other person.

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R I DDirect Meeting (Visitation)

HOME VISIT Purpose of the Home Visit:1.To find out what their impression was

about the meeting they attended at church

2.To find out their needs and to minister to them under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

3.To link them to a cell group, and encourage them to get involved in the church activities, especially to go on an Encounter.

How to prepare the visit:1. Contact the person, (by phone) and

tell that person your desire to visit and pray for them.

2. Set the day and time of the visit. (also done in the phone visit)

3. Prepare for what you are about to share to them. (message to minister)

4. Meet with the person who is going to accompany you. Pray together to have God’s support.

Making the Visit:

1. Introduce yourselves2. Find out where they are spiritually3. Share4. Pray5. Involve6. Release Peace

Ensuring the Success of your Visit:1. Take care of your personal appearance

and remember that you are an ambassador of God and his church (2 Cor. 5:20). Be smart and clean and make sure you have fresh breath (Heb. 10:22)

2. Knock on the door in a natural way. When the door opens, greet them politely.

3. Speak and listen4. Don’t take too long

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–Start follow up lessons.•Every new believer must be ‘met’ with

within 24 hrs from the time of salvation.•There are 8 follow up lessons–You should easily do one lesson a

week»This means that every new

believer should be completely consolidated within 5 weeks

FOLLOW UP LESSONS:1. JOHN 3:162. JOHN 10:103. ROMANS 6:234. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:175. Confirm Salvation, Importance of Church and

Cell 6. Teaching Spiritual Growth & Divine Guidance

(Devotional) 7. How to Overcome Temptation8. Teach Them How to Give Their Testimonies

(after Encounter)

SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHINGS

1. Overcoming Fear2. Overcoming Family

Problems3. Overcoming Depression4. Healing5. Overcoming Rejection

• Supplemental Teachings–These do not replace the 8

follow up lessons•These are teachings that you can use as a means to help you minister more specifically to the needs of the people who are being saved.

• The leaders job in consolidation–To put a guard around your people

from the enemy.–To equip the new believer to walk

out their new life day to day–To answer questions / fear / doubts

…so that they can walk in confidence.–Help them to fall in love with the

Jesus who saved them (personal intimate relationship).

Encounters (Pre-Encounter, Encounter &

Post Encounter)

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– Talk with them about the Encounter• Tell them the dates• Teach them the Pre-encounter• Help them to raise money• Create an excitement in them to meet

God.–Guide them in the Encounter/Post Encounter• As spiritual father/mother minister to them

during the encounter• Be sure they finish the Post Encounter.

PERSONAL PREPARATIONS OF A CONSOLIDATOR:

• SPIRITUAL• INTELLECTUAL

• PHYSICAL PREPARATION

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