outreach (a little long)

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ClimbnDav wrote:
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> Hi,
> 
>I just joined this group and am hoping for some positve feedback and ideas.
> I was asked by my pastor to serve as our outreach coordinator and would like to share ideas with others in this position.  I have to admit I feel quite overwhelmed and unqualified.  At time I don't know what to do .
>
> -David                 ClimbnDav@aol.com
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> How is this done?
> What have you seen work?

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Bro. David

How Refreshing! Some talk about soulwinning and Church growth.  Its also
nice to se someone  new from California on the list. (I am Bro. Mike
Harvey.. Concord CA. Bro. D. Mantooth is my pastor)

As to your post… Congratulations you have the most important job in the
church.  Second only to the pastor you sound like the right man for the
job.

Without a doubt the # 1 way to get a church grow is  (HOME BIBLE STUDY)
I have a one day study called the foundation that has been successful
for me. I Can send it to you if you like.

Also following are some ideas, which may help you get more folks
involved with outreach.  Everybody can do something.  Some folks could
perhaps do several something's

. How can we get more people involved in outreach?

What are some ideas that work in reaching people? I respond with one
answer to both questions: This outreach ministry is designed to use
various outreach methods to involve as many people as possible in
reaching and witnessing actions. Instead of limiting outreach only to
those members who will visit lost people or prospects door-to-door, why
not broaden the horizons of outreach? Before the regular visitation time
set up seven stations where adults can do some form of outreach. 

SUGGESTED OUTREACH STATIONS/ACTIVITIES

1. Prospect Visits Station-- Set up a table to hold prospect cards
containing the name, address, and other information about each prospect.
Outreach people who are willing to make a personal visit can pick up the
prospect's card here.

2. Absentee Visits -- Ask class secretaries to compile a list of members
who have been absent for two or three consecutive Sundays. Some persons
may feel more comfortable visiting someone who is a member of the Sunday
school. , outreach people can pick up the name and address of an
absentee who needs to receive a visit.

3. Letter Writing Outreach -- Provide postcards, writing paper, and
envelopes, pens, stamps, and the names and addresses of prospects and
absentees . Many persons who do not feel comfortable making a personal
visit may be willing to write a note or a letter. Provide a box to
collect the cards and letters to be mailed.

4. Telephone Outreach -- Perhaps outreach people who are willing to call
absentees and prospects can use the telephone in the church office or at
other locations throughout the church. If you have access to listings of
new residents, allow outreach people to contact these persons and invite
them to attend Sunday School. Perhaps calls also can be made to recent
visitors expressing appreciation for their visit and encouraging them to
attend again. If your church has only one telephone line, you may need
to limit this group to one or two persons. However, some may be willing
to get a list of names and phone numbers and return home to make the
calls.

5. Prayer Outreach -- Sunday School rooms can be designated as prayer
rooms. These rooms should be located away from the other noise  so that
those praying will have a quiet place to pray for outreach people who
are making visits as well as for the lost and un-churched persons the
outreach people are visiting.

6. Pastoral/Elder Care -- This is the term we use for ministry visits to
persons who primarily would be unable to attend our church. Place names
and addresses of persons who need a ministry or witnessing visit. Ask
outreach people to visit homebound or nursing home residents. When
making visits to homebound persons, determine the need to schedule the
visit ahead of time at the convenience of the person being visited.

7. Home Bible Study/Discipleship -
a. Teach Home Bible Study's to visitors and outreach contacts gleaned
through all other stations to get them into the church. (The Foundation
is ideally designed for this!)

b. Conduct follow-up visits new Christians who may have questions or
need a word of encouragement. Discipleship is an important part of the
Christian life. Do not neglect to continue supporting persons who
recently have made decisions.

c.  Fellowship new converts. Take them our to eat, invite them to your
home, In essance provide good positive fellowship for new people to help
them acclamate to the church.
this area of outreach is just as important as all the rest.  If we donot
retain the ones we win... we have gained nothe for the work of God.

   The Seven areas of Outreach plan provides alternate outreach methods
and allows more people to use their gifts in outreach. Include as many
persons as possible in your outreach program. This year, broaden your
church's outreach by seeing outreach in a new dimension.

Bro. Mike Harvey