Presbytery of New Covenant SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION Overview of the Seminar Session One Session Two...

Presbytery of New Covenant

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION

Overview of the SeminarOverview of the SeminarSession One

Session Two

Session Three

Session Four

Session Five

Session Six

Session Seven

Session Eight

The Process

The Process

The Research

The Research


Overview of the SeminarOverview of the SeminarSession One

Session Two

Session Three

Session Four

Session Five

Session Six

Session Seven

Session Eight

“Ministry-

based

Outreach

”

To provide you, as a lay or professional church leader, with important information that will help you guide your church…


Goal of the SeminarGoal of the Seminar

…in better utilizing the limited resources of people, dollars, and time to more effectively reach out to unchurched people in your community…



…and see them become Christ’s disciples and responsible members of His Church.



Assumptions Behind Today’s Seminar

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…


Principles of Outreach Practiced by “Apostolic Churches”



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


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

Thinking About Effective Outreach…

Thinking About Effective Outreach…


pages 3 - 4

SESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME CHURCHED

A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New ConvertWho StaysWho Stays


1) … has developed 1) … has developed meaningful meaningful relationshipsrelationships with members with members priorprior to to his/her conversion.his/her conversion.

Who StaysWho Stays


A Profile of the New ConvertA Profile of the New Convert

• Special Need 4 - 5%

• Walk-In 2 - 3%

• Visitation 1 - 2%

• Church Program 2 - 3%

• Mass Evangelism 1/2%

• Sunday School 2 - 5%

• Pastor/Staff 1 - 6%

• Friend/Relative 75 - 90%

• Special Need 4 - 5%

• Walk-In 2 - 3%

• Visitation 1 - 2%

• Church Program 2 - 3%

• Mass Evangelism 1/2%

• Sunday School 2 - 5%

• Pastor/Staff 1 - 6%

• Friend/Relative 75 - 90%

Why people first come to Christ and the church:


2) … has been exposed to a 2) … has been exposed to a varietyvariety and and numbernumber of of Christian influences Christian influences through the church.through the church.



Who StaysWho Stays

• Average number of Christian influences active members were exposed to:

• Average number of Christian influences drop-outs were exposed to:

Christian Influences

66

22


• Number of outreach-focused Number of outreach-focused events in events in growinggrowing churches: churches:

• Number of outreach-focused Number of outreach-focused events in events in plateauedplateaued churches: churches:

• Number of outreach-focused Number of outreach-focused events in events in decliningdeclining churches: churches:

99

77

33


Christian Influences

John Wesley . . . . . .


Try Pastoring the Unchurched

Multiple Christian Influences

3) … views his/her conversion 3) … views his/her conversion as as a free choicea free choice..



Information Transmission Information Transmission

Teacher to Teacher to StudentStudentTeacher to Teacher to StudentStudent


Three Approaches to Evangelism

Manipulative Monologue Manipulative Monologue


Teacher to Teacher to StudentStudentTeacher to Teacher to StudentStudentSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomerSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomer



Non-Manipulative Dialogue Non-Manipulative Dialogue

Manipulative Monologue Manipulative Monologue


Teacher to Teacher to StudentStudentTeacher to Teacher to StudentStudentSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomerSalesman to Salesman to CustomerCustomerFriend to Friend to FriendFriendFriend to Friend to FriendFriend



Persuader’s View of Evangelism


Category ofSubjects

InformationTransmission

ManipulativeMonologue

Non-Manip.Dialogue

TOTAL

33 38 240

Drop-Outs 25 6 240

Non-Converts 58 2 240

Actives

180

209

169

How the Subject Perceived the Persuader


Category ofSubjects Teacher Salesperson Friend TOTAL

Converts 5 65 170 240

Drop-Outs 36 203 1 240

Non-Convert 208 22 10 240

4) … has recently experienced 4) … has recently experienced a high degree of a high degree of changechange..



RECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVE RESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANT


Receptivity — Resistance Axis

See “Receptivity-Rating Scales” (p. 29)See “Receptivity-Rating Scales” (p. 29)

• 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?


Receptivity — Resistance Axis

Who would be more receptive?

Degree of Change in Life Situation

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ActivesDrop OutsNon-Converts

much changeno change

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5) … has established 5) … has established friendshipsfriendships with members with members afterafter conversion.conversion.



0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+

ConvertsDrop-Outs


New Friendships Established After Membership

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+

ConvertsDrop-OutsConvertsDrop-Outs



0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+

ConvertsDrop-Outs


ConvertsDrop-Outs


• 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.



6) … has become involved in a 6) … has become involved in a groupgroup, a , a rolerole, and/or a , and/or a tasktask in the church.in the church.



Who StaysWho Stays

Total number of church

“constituents”

Total number of groups in the church

• Groups to members

7:100


7:100

Ideal Group Ratios


Number of groups in

church

Number of new groups in

church


7:100

• New groups to total groups

1:5


7:100

• New groups to total groups

1:5

Ideal Group Ratios


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




75:100

Ideal Group Ratios


Total new members

Number of new members in a

group (or church role)




75:100

• New members involved 9:10




75:100

• New members involved 9:10

Ideal Group Ratios


Number of ministry positions available Number of

church “constituents”

• Growing churches 55:100

• Plateaued churches 43:100

• Declining churches 27:100

• Growing churches 55:100

• Plateaued churches 43:100

• Declining churches 27:100


Ideal Role/Task Ratios

ImplicationsImplicationsSESSION TWO: HOW THE UNCHURCHED BECOME

CHURCHED

SESSION THREE: “MINISTRY-BASED OUTREACH”

Why a New Approach is NeededWhy a New Approach is Needed

“If we keep doing what we have been doing…

We’ll keep getting what we have been getting!”


Ministry-based Outreach…Ministry-based Outreach…

and, it’s fun!!

and, it’s fun!!

A Strategy that Works!



What is it? Examples of M-bO…



Why it works… How it works…

What is it? Examples of M-bO…


STEP #1:

Identify Your Ministry Focus

Group(s)

Identify Your Ministry Focus

Group(s)

SESSION FOUR: (Step #1) IDENTIFY YOUR MINISTRY

1. IDENTIFY


1. IDENTIFY

KEY OUTREACH PRINCIPLE:KEY OUTREACH PRINCIPLE:

Effective churches build on their strengths!


What are your strengths?What are your strengths?

1. IDENTIFY



1. IDENTIFY



Your Own People!Your Own People!

1. IDENTIFY


How do you discover your strengths (i.e., your people’s interests/concerns?How do you discover your strengths

(i.e., your people’s interests/concerns?

Turn to page 28 #2

Defining Your “Ministry Focus Group(s)”

Defining Your “Ministry Focus Group(s)”

A.B.C.D.E.F.G.


1. IDENTIFY

AgeMarital StatusFamily StatusSpecial Interests or HobbiesSpecial Needs, Concerns, or

ProblemsReligious Background/AttitudesCultural/Ethnic Identity

Ideas for “Ministry Focus Group(s)”

Ideas for “Ministry Focus Group(s)”

List possible “ministry focus group(s)” that come to mind for your church…

DISCUSSION:


1. IDENTIFY

(include your own interests)

Finding Receptive Peoplein your M.F.G.

Finding Receptive Peoplein 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


1. IDENTIFY

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. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND


Needs of People TodayNeeds of People Today

1. …a place to belong

2. …a sense of balance

3. …authentic relationships

4. …spiritual answers

5. …help through transitions


1. IDENTIFY

Key Principles for Step #1Key Principles for Step #1


1. Build on your strengths

2. Build on your passions

3. Specific description of your MFG

4. Be sensitive to receptive people


STEP #2:

Establish Connections Around Common Interests

Establish Connections Around Common Interests

SESSION FIVE: (Step #2) ESTABLISH YOUR CONNECTIONS

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T



1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

Question:

“What creates/strengthens bonds between people?”

An Effective Way to Create and Nurture New Friendships:

An Effective Way to Create and Nurture New Friendships:

Entry Paths


1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T


What is an…What is an…

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

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.


Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…77

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

6. Time is spent building and nurturing relationships among group members.

7. The benefit is perceived to be greater than the cost.


Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…Characteristics of a Good Entry Path…77

5. Prospects are personally invited.

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

What is the most important message to communicate in your Entry Path gathering?


You are loved !You are loved !

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

Questions To Answer

Before Starting Your New Group…

Questions To Answer

Before Starting Your New Group…

(Entry Path)


1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T


Sample

“Entry Paths”…

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

Curriculum Publishers…


1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T


1. Relationships are the key

2. Friendships grow through shared experiences

3. Change happens when the “benefit” is worth the “cost”


SESSION SIX: (Step #3) STRENGTHEN YOUR RELEATIONSHIPS


STEP #3

Strengthen and Deepen Your Relationships

Strengthen and Deepen Your Relationships

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN


How…

1.Pray for your friends

2.Strengthen your relationships

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

How?How?

Guidelines for Strengthening Your Relationships…

Guidelines for Strengthening Your Relationships…


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. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

How…

1. Pray for your friends

2. Strengthen your relationships


3. Enhance your witness

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

How?How?


Guidelines for Enhancing Your Witness…

A. Be sensitive to the spiritual situation and needs of the person

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN • The Engle Scale (“Spiritual Decision-Making Process”)

(p. 32-33)


The Engle Scale of Spiritual Decision-Making

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN




• The Engle Scale (“Spiritual Decision-Making Process”)

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

• The Receptivity-Resistance Scale (p. 29)

RECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVERECEPTIVE RESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANTRESISTANT




B. Be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and timing

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

C. Be able to talk about your faith





1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN


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. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN


D. Provide for a variety of exposures





1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN


D. Provide for a variety of exposures

E. Be patient





1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN


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


Ministry-based OutreachMinistry-based Outreach

STEP #4:

Expand Your Contacts in the Community

Expand Your Contacts in the Community

SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND

(After the new ministry is going…)


Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community

through…

Enlarge the Number of Contacts in Your Community

through…

Entry Events

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND


What is an…What is an…

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND

What Should the Message of Your Entry Event Be?

What Should the Message of Your Entry Event Be?

There is hope !There is hope !


1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND

Characteristics of a Good Entry Event


1. 1. MemberMember participation in defining, participation in defining, planning, and conducting the event.planning, and conducting the event.

2.2. Non-memberNon-member participation in participation in defining, planning, and conducting defining, planning, and conducting the event.the event.

3.3. The event is The event is well-publicizedwell-publicized. . (p.34-35)(p.34-35)

4.4. The event is conducted in a The event is conducted in a neutralneutral locationlocation. .

88SESSION SEVEN: (Step #4) EXPAND YOUR

CONTACTS

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

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3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

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5.5. The event addresses a The event addresses a felt interest or felt interest or needneed which cannot be met elsewhere. which cannot be met elsewhere.

6. The event involves 6. The event involves low risklow risk for for prospective attendees.prospective attendees.

7.7. The church’s purpose and The church’s purpose and appropriate opportunities for appropriate opportunities for further further involvementinvolvement are communicated. are communicated.

8.8. The The namesnames and and addressesaddresses of of participants are obtained.participants are obtained.



Characteristics of a Good Entry Event88

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND


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. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND

Sample “Entry Events”…


(p. 26)

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND

Responsibilities in a Successful Entry

Event


(p. 27)

1. IDENTIFY 2. C

ON

NEC

T

3. STRENGTHEN

4.

EX

PA

ND


Getting fromGetting from

SESSION EIGHT: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE

Here . . . to . . . There

Steps for Getting Started in Your Church

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

Thanks for coming…

God Bless You…

God Bless You…

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