Evangelism

The command of Jesus for his followers was to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This 9-Session Study will look to expose some of the fears and misconceptions associated with evangelism and provide a biblical basis for how Christ-followers can connect the gospel with those in our own path of life.

SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION

This Session will look to establish a biblical motivation for evangelism. We’ll look specifically at some common attitudes toward evangelism that result from our experiences and dig a bit deeper into God’s own purpose for reaching people with the gospel.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions that accompany this Session

Step 2: Watch the Session 1 video with the person or group you are meeting with.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) –Purchase The Master Plan of Evangelism by Dr. Robert E. Coleman online. Read the Preface of The Master Plan of Evangelism

SESSION 2: INCARNATIONAL EVANGELISM

The Bible declares that God’s radical grace was the motivation for his evangelistic efforts in saving people from their radical sin. But how, exactly, did God go about this and more importantly, are there aspects of his method that we can imitate in our efforts to reach others? This Session explores how the Incarnation impacts our approach to evangelism.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 2 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Read Chapters 1 & 2 of The Master Plan of Evangelism. Memorize John 1:14.

SESSION 3: HOLY SPIRIT, SENIOR PARTNER VOL. 1

This Session will begin a three-part conversation on the pivotal role the Holy Spirit plays in evangelism. We will introduce the idea that he is the “Senior Partner” in evangelistic effort and look to unpack how we interact with the Christian in presenting the gospel message to others.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 3 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Read Chapters 3 & 4 of The Master Plan of Evangelism. Memorize Acts 1:8.

SESSION 4: HOLY SPIRIT, SENIOR PARTNER VOL. 2

We continue the three-part conversation on the pivotal role the Holy Spirit plays in evangelism. This Session explains how the Spirit works in convicting the heart of the hearer to receive the gospel message and empowers the Christ-follower to perform loving deeds to adorn the gospel.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 4 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Read Chapters 5 & 6 of The Master Plan of Evangelism. Memorize 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 and 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

SESSION 5: HOLY SPIRIT, SENIOR PARTNER VOL. 3

The conclusion to a three-part conversation on the pivotal role the Holy Spirit plays in evangelism. This Session explains how the Spirit works in convicting the heart of the hearer to receive the gospel message and empowers the Christ-follower to perform loving deeds to adorn the gospel

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 5 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) Watch or listen to the Xenos Summer Institute conference session given by Gary DeLashmutt on the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism (links provided at right). Memorize 1 Peter 3:15-16.

SESSION 6: GOSPEL-CENTERED HOSPITALITY

In the New Testament, hospitality appears as an evangelistic mindset of early Christians as they attempted to interact with the world around them. This Session will explore the gospel-centered nature of hospitality and offer some opportunities to connect this biblical principle with modern-day practices.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 6 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Read the excerpt from Making Room by Christine Pohl (Coming Soon!). Memorize Hebrews 13:1-2 and 1 Peter 4:9.

SESSION 7: SHARING YOUR STORY

This Session will examine the Gospel story of the man born blind in John 9. In doing so, we’ll look to identify both a simple and practical pattern as we tell our own stories with those in our natural path of life.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 7 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Watch the additional video Sharing Your Story by Pastor Jeff Bogue (2nd video below). Read the excerpt from The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathack and Dave Runyon (Coming Soon!).

SESSION 8: PERSONALITIES

Given the command of Jesus to “go and make disciples of all nations,” it might be tempting to think that each of his followers must do this independently. In this Session, we’ll refresh our understanding of the Spirit’s work in the church and discuss the way God shapes individuals to work together as Christ’s body to accomplish the Great Commission.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 8 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Watch or listen to the Xenos Summer Institute conference session by Mark Mittelberg on Six Approaches for Reaching People for Christ (to the right). Memorize 1 Corinthians 3:8 and Ephesians 4:16.

SESSION 9: EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP

Given the command of Jesus to “go and make disciples of all nations,” it might be tempting to think that each of his followers must do this independently. In this Session, we’ll refresh our understanding of the Spirit’s work in the church and discuss the way God shapes individuals to work together as Christ’s body to accomplish the Great Commission.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the session 9 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK (Optional) – Read Chapter 9 and the Epilogue of The Master Plan of Evangelism. Memorize Colossians 1:27-29.

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