Philoxenia

Craig McElvain

Ephesians 2:12-14

Craig McElvain speaks on the topic of "Philoxenia", or "love towards outsiders". The church should have an outward focus, showing and sharing love to those the world rejects and devalues.

Entertainment, Emotions and Evangelism

Donal O'Mathuna

Psalms 19:1

You can learn about who God is in the beauty of nature and creation. Arguments won't always be successful to convince people that they need God in their life. You must bring in your imagination and emotional input. There are all kinds of forms of art that are putting forward what life should be about. We should be engaging with these arts to engage with people and introduce them to Jesus Christ.

Adventure Styles: Six Approaches for Reaching People for Christ

Mark Mittelberg

Psalms 19:1

There are six different approaches or "styles" in evangelism outlined. These are: 1) direct, 2) intellectual, 3) testimonial, 4) interpersonal, 5) invitational, and 6) serving.

Restoring Evangelism in your Home Group

Doug Patch

John 15:5-8

There are clear biblical principles leaders can use to help spur their home group on to evangelize. Leader's must give a clear biblical case for what God commands in regards to evangelism. They must also lay out how the group is doing in comparison to God's call. Leaders must also communicate how God's grace overcomes underlying sin and encourage people towards what motivates and empowers them to live out the call of evangelism. It is by God's power and grace that moves people to love the lost and so casting this vision is the key motivator.

Reaching College Students

Josh Benadum

John 15:5-8

Student ministry is essential for a growing church. Barriers to reaching college students include cynicism, relativism, individualism, our unbelief. It's important to have a response to each of these barriers that persuade students. Remembering God's role and our role in evangelism is helpful as well as developing personal convictions. We need to evaluate our wineskins and make sure they are effective in reaching our culture.

Prayer and Evangelism

Jeanne Arter

John 15:5-8

Prayer is the means of communicating with a God who loves unconditionally, but Christians often avoid or neglect it. Praying is a heavy and taxing work. Still, there are ways to commit to prayer and to persevere in it. This is necessary for successful evangelism, and it involves God in reaching people.

Evangelistic Expository Preaching

Gary DeLashmutt

John 15:5-8

Weekly expository Bible teaching in a larger-group setting both feeds and equips Christians and helps non-Christians come to faith in Christ. This kind of meeting differs from the more intimate small group, home-based style in focus and strategy. Learn about format, effectiveness, elements, and other helpful measures to have a successful expository meeting.

Reaching High School Students

Bret McCallum

John 15:5-8

Bret McCallum, who is deeply involved as both a college and high school ministry leader at Xenos, shares how to effectively reach unchurched high school students. God is able to work through people of all ages, and often works through those who are young! Bret gives practical and creative advice on how to embark on this mission.

Sharing the Message of Jesus with Jewish People (Part 1)

Eric Chabot

John 15:5-8

The New Testament lays out a picture of missions to reach all people groups, this includes Jewish people. To reach Jewish people you must understand their history, modern beliefs and practices. One thing that identifies all Jewish people is their non-belief in Jesus. Like all people who come into faith it is because they're open to seek and respond to God.