1. how do adults come to faith? 2. nurture groups 3. new christians 4. growth and discipleship
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1. How do adults come to faith?2. Nurture groups3. New Christians4. Growth and discipleship
When you came to faith? Helping others? What do you need to learn most?
Recent movements in evangelism
Biblical Images of Growth Journey Parenting Agriculture Building
1 Corinthians 3
Prayer
Process Practical unbelief Awareness of Christianity Wanting to know more Discovering the facts Admitting a need Making a response Established in relationship with God Established in fellowship and
ministry Serving the Kingdom of God
Power
People
Four key elements Prayer Process Power People
What do you think?
A Three Stage Model
Introduction Leading Emmaus
Contact
Nurture
Christian Lifestlye
Growing as a Christian
Your Kingdom Come
Knowing God
Building the road Ownership Build slowly Teach the principles Find the right starting point Interchange material
Contact Priorities Unseen Which direction? Whose agenda? Listening
Contact: what kind? Contacts of congregation Occasional offices Sunday visitors Organizations
Contact principles Identify Pray Serve Build stepping stones
Living the GospelEmmaus Growth Course 1
Stepping Stones (1)Toddler Group
Pram ServiceMothers’ Day
Testimony event
Conversation
Stepping Stones (2)Bowling evening
Pub nightsMen’s event
Taster evening
Confirmation
Stepping Stones Begin where people are Involve the whole
congregation
