Reaching People
Aid your leader in evaluation the effectiveness of your church at outreach and determine how well your church connects new people into the life of the church.
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PowerPoint| Topics: | Community impact, Culture, Evangelism, Outreach, Planning, Seekers, Service, Spiritual friendship, Strategy, Unchurched |
| Filters: | Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor, Shepherd, Worship |
| Purpose: | Evangelism |
| References: | Mark 2:16-17 , Luke 17:13, Acts 17:22-23 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
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The Race to Reach Out: Connecting Newcomers to Christ in a New Century
by Michael J. Coyer and Douglas T. Anderson
Both motivation and process are important pieces of connecting new people to the church. This book explores both the proper motivation and effective processes for making new people into members and disciples. (Abingdon, 2004; ISBN 0687066689)
No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come-as-you-are Culture
by John Burke
The generations under 35 are some of the least churched in American history. One of the reasons for this is that many feel they are not welcome as they are at a church. This book offers practical instruction in how to create a culture where people will feel welcome just as they are. (Zondervan, 2005; ISBN 0310256550)
The Insider
by Jim Peterson and Mike Shamy
Wherever you are right now you are positioned to make an impact on others for the Kingdom of God. This book teaches you how to live in a way that will display the love of Christ to those around you. It will help you to fulfill your role in the mission of God where you live, work, and play. (NavPress, 2003; ISBN 1576833380)
The Celtic Way of Evangelism
by George G. Hunter III
Celtic Christianity was one of the most successful in the history of the church in regard to evangelism. Think through how they did evangelism and what impact it should have on us today. (Abingdon, 2000; ISBN 0687085853)
Evangelism Outside the Box: Helping People Experience the Good News
by Rick Richardson
This book grapples vigorously with postmodern issues (including a courageous chapter that challenges us to re-think how we define the gospel), and offers a way of diagramming the gospel that goes beyond the popular "bridge" illustrations. The pages are packed with practical ideas. (InterVarsity, 2000; ISBN 0830822763)
