Steps to Launching an Evangelistic Ministry
Establishing an evangelistic ministry from scratch involves foundational steps like prayer, sharing the vision, and embracing servanthood evangelism. Core values such as individual service, community involvement, and respect for human differences guide the process. Through prayer, seeking divine guidance, and engaging in community outreach, the ministry can effectively reach unreached communities. Sharing the vision through preaching, testimonies, and simple projects paves the way for impactful evangelism. Servanthood evangelism, a blend of kindness and intentional evangelism, can involve various age groups in spreading the message of Christ.
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Starting a New Ministry From Scratch
We can reach unreached communities and people groups through ministries that are contextually relevant.
CORE VALUES FOR MINISTRY BASED EVANGELISM Individual Service Trustworthiness Community Involvement Professional Objectivity Willingness to Share Respect for Human Differences Empowering Interventions Persistent Advocacy Transforming Strategies Personal Renewal
What are the steps to starting an evangelistic ministry?
STEP ONE: Prayer Provides direction Spiritually prepares the way for Ministry Evangelism Ensures powerful, appropriate, and timely witness Allows for effective and fruitful follow-up
PRAYER Seek God s guidance and calling through personal and group prayer and Bible study Prayer walk and drive communities and neighborhoods that are being neglected and unreached by existing church ministries Prayer journey your city and/or church community to become sensitive to the needs of residents.
STEP TWO: Share the Vision Preach a series of messages on Ministry Based Evangelism Utilize the interpretive Video Schedule testimonies Place Ministry Evangelism stories in newsletter Provide bulletin inserts about Ministry Evangelism opportunities Organize a first time simple community project
What Is Servanthood Evangelism? Servanthood evangelism is intentionally sharing Christ by modeling biblical servanthood. Servanthood evangelism is a combination of simple acts of kindness and intentional personal evangelism.
Servanthood Evangelism Can Be Done By Women Senior adults Teenagers Children Inter-generational
Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism 1 It is effective in reaching people in today s culture; Is easily contextualized. 2 It is personal evangelism in a corporate setting. 3 It is low-risk evangelism. 4 It can become an essential part of the church s mission.
Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism 5 it is fun! 6 it involves everyone in evangelism, especially family units. 7 Servanthood evangelism follows a model of Jesus.
Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism 8 Servanthood evangelism allows laypeople to use their creativity to initiate ministry opportunities. 9 Servanthood evangelism takes very few resources and can thus be done anywhere in any setting. 10 Servanthood evangelism is extremely winsome.
Foundational Principles Those participating must be intentionally evangelistic. Those participating must genuinely care about people. Eventually, those participating need be equipped as personal witnesses.
How to Begin Servanthood Evangelism Seek the father s power and presence. S E Enlist the people. R Resource. V Vacate the church. Evaluate. E
How to Begin Servanthood Evangelism Seek the father s power and presence. S E Enlist the people. R Resource. V Vacate the church. Evaluate. E
Keep in Mind Servanthood evangelism is not an end unto itself. Servanthood evangelism is a process, not a program.
Examples of Servanthood Evangelism Single mom s oil change Windshield washing Change burned out light bulbs Give away water in a park in the summer Free house number painting on curbs Feed parking meters Leaf raking
People Are More Than Twice As Likely to Allow a Person to Share Their Faith When Evangelism Is Combined With Simple Acts of servanthood.
Servanthood Evangelism Simple acts of kindness and intentional personal evangelism. Sharing Christ by modeling biblical servanthood
STEP THREE: Gather Information Conduct a community needs assessment Survey church members for ministry concerns Interview people who live in the community Use demographic data to identify lifestyle and people groups Determine giftedness of church members
Purposes of a Community Needs Assessment Learn about community services Assess community problems and unmet needs. Establish relationships with community agencies and organizations Determine how Christians and churches can become involved in ministry
Who Should Participate Churchstaff Associationalstaff On Mission Team members Lay people with a passion for community ministries
Agencies/Individuals to Interview Drug & Alcohol rehab programs Battered women s shelters School principals Mayor Chief of Police/Fire Hospice Senior Center Housing project managers Etc.
Steps to a Community Needs Survey Determine the agencies/individuals to be surveyed Set a date for the survey Recruit volunteers Set appointments Send letters 1 week prior to appointments. Do the survey Compile results Distribute and study
Schedule for Assessment Day 8:30 amBreakfast 8:50 amPair up teams and give assignments 9:00 amOrientation 9:30 amDepart for appointments 10:00 amFirst appointment 11:00 am Second appointment Noon Lunch, complete reports, debriefing
Follow-Up Compile the list of possibilities Appoint a task force to determine which ministry or ministries your church should undertake Make plans for starting the new ministry/ministries
Multi-Family Housing Needs Assessment Interview Form MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW FORM Property Name:___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________ Telephone:________________________________ Date:_________________________ Person Interviewed____________________________ Position:____________________ 1. What kind of community do you manage? Number of units:_________ Cost to rent ________________ Age of property ________ Estimate percentage of turnovers ___________________ Percent occupied _________ Percentage of these groups: children ______ Youth _____ Seniors ____Singles _____ College students _____ Single parents _____ ethnics _____ those needing English ______ 2. What are the greatest unmet needs of the community and the residents? 3. What are some of your management needs and/or concerns? Examples of needs: handling referrals/benevolence needs of individual residents, dealing with community spirit, providing for activities & educational programs, etc. Examples of concerns: dealing with lease breakage, parking, occupancy, vandalism, drugs, keeping conflict down between neighbors or within resident units, etc. 4. How do you think volunteers or a church could address these needs? List any ideas for programs that could be started on site or off site such as organized activities, Chaplaincy, Bible Studies, etc 5. Would residents be interested in any of the following? ____Parents Night Out, _____Seasonal activities, ____seminars, ____health screening, _____lasses on safety, ____Money Management Class, ____Chaplaincy Assistance, ____Crisis/Benevolence Assistance, ____New Resident s Welcome Pack, ____Tutoring, ____Parenting Classes, ____Home Bible Studies, ____ Other: _____________ Would it be possible for a church to offer a free community wide block party or other first event to determine interest level? _______ What are some possible dates and times? Could residents share their opinion about activities by completing a Resident s Interest Survey? When and how could a survey be conducted? What type of promotion would be permissible & when? What other concerns do you have? Any special rules or legal concerns? When are the best times to contact you for follow-up?
Survey of Church Members CHURCH/COMMUNITY NEEDS CHURCH SURVEY FORM Please review the following list of people, places and needs. Check areas of need that the church can meet. Also check any areas with which you would like to work. Topic I know of a need in this area: I would like to work in this area Where are these people? 1. Inner-city areas 2. Suburbs 3. Revitalized neighborhoods 4. Urban fringe areas 5. Isolated communities 6. Unchurched communities 7. Transitional areas racial 8. Transitional areas ethnic 9. Transitional areas economic 10. Multifamily housing 11. Low-income housing 12. Mobile homes 13. Condominiums 14. Governmentally impacted areas 15. Industrially impacted areas 16. Militarily impacted areas 17. Resort areas What language-culture groups are affected? 18. Immigrants 19. Refugees 20. Internationals 21. Diplomats 22. Seamen 23. Foreign tourists 24. Temporary workers 25. Foreign wives/children 26. Undocumented persons 27. Language Europeans 28. Language Hispanics 29. Language American Indians 30. Language Middle Easterners 31. Language Caribbeans 32. Language - Asians 33. Language Deaf
Interview People Who Live in the Community Be safety conscious: Remain on the porch unless you know the people Go during daylight hours Go during good weather Be aware of your surroundings Respect signs that indicate the person does not want a visitor Stay in tune with the Holy Spirit
Interview People Who Live in the Community Explain you are surveying to discover needs a church might help with Identify your church by name Ask the following questions: What problems and needs are there in this community? What could a church or group of churches do to help? If you could speak to a church group, what would you say? Offer to pray with them
Determine Giftedness Study spiritual gifts Utilize a spiritual gifts inventory Involve members in a ministry and see who is exercising what gift Consult with other believers Conduct a volunteer interest survey
STEP FOUR: Determining the Right Ministry for You Look at areas where no ministry is being done Look for areas where ministry is being done, but Christ is not being shared Look at the giftedness of your congregation Look at the resources you have for doing ministry Does anyone have a passion for a certain ministry?
STEP FIVE: Equip Members to Verbally and Intentionally Share The Gospel Preach personal evangelism Profile personal evangelism with testimonies Plan personal evangelism by putting training and visitation on the calendar Provide personal evangelism tools such as tracts, scripture portions, Bibles
STEP SIX: Implementing a Ministry Prayerfully select a ministry project Define the purpose of the ministry Write objectives for the ministry Develop an action plan for each objective Secure resources for the ministry Assign responsibilities for implementation Receive progress reports and evaluate results Celebrate God s activity
STEP SEVEN: Organize Volunteer Ministries Establish objectives for existing and new ministries that clearly call for evangelistic and discipleship outcomes Recruit and train ministry coordinators who will coordinate and coach other volunteers and will keep the church informed on needs and results Strengthen and resource those ministries that intentionally focus on lost and unchurched persons
STEP EIGHT: Prioritize Outreach and Missions Seek to direct a minimum of 60 percent of the church s resources and ministry toward evangelistic outreach ministries and church planting. Create a visionary congregational culture that values every member serving as a called, gifted, on-mission Christian.
His Heart, Our Hands: A Ministry Evangelism Tool Kit
The Videotape The Videotape Part I Introduction Part II Illustrative stories Part III Group discussion with Pastors and church leaders involved in ministry evangelism
Section I: PREPARATION Section II: ACTION PLANS Appendices: Charitable Choice 501(c)3 Organizations Spiritual Inventory Key Q&A
Servanthood Evangelism Simple acts of kindness and intentional personal evangelism. Sharing Christ by modeling biblical servanthood
Two inspirational Messages Power Point Presentations Clip Art Instructional Program on Servanthood Evangelism CD ROM
How To Order It Call 1 800 448 8032 Complete Set... ISBN No. 0663034614........$39.99 His Heart, our Hands (0633034495) $12.99 and Servanthood Evangelism (0840085052) $3.95 may be ordered separately if needed.
His Heart, Our Hands: A Ministry Evangelism Tool Kit
