80 likes | 378 Views
Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Modern- Church- Post. Evangelism is an invent you invite people to?is primary concerned with getting people into heaven. Evangelism is a process that occurs through relationship, trust,
E N D
1. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism for the Twenty Something Generation! By
Dr. Tom Cheyney
2. Shifting Values in Approaches to EvangelismModern- Church- Post Evangelism is an invent you invite people to
…is primary concerned with getting people into heaven Evangelism is a process that occurs through relationship, trust, & example
…is concerned with people’s experiencing the reality of living under the reign of His Kingdom
3. Shifting Values in Approaches to EvangelismModern- Church -Post …is focused on pre-Christians
…is done by evangelists
…is something you do in addition to discipleship …is focused on post-Christians
…is done by disciples
…is part of being a disciple
4. Shifting Values in Approaches to EvangelismModern- Church -Post …is a message
…uses reason and proof for apologetics
…Missions is a department of the church …is a conversation
…uses the church being the church as the primary apologetic
…The church is a mission
5. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Some ideas worth considering:
*Evangelism offers an invitation into the kingdom instead of a way to get to heaven.
*Evangelism is less of an invitation to an event and more of an invitation to enter into community.
6. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Some ideas worth considering:
*Evangelism is more dialogue and listening than preaching and telling.
*Evangelism is part of discipleship and the church culture rather than something you do on the side.
7. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Some ideas worth considering:
*Evangelism is “discipleship-evangelism” rather than entertainment based.
*Evangelism may take a lot more time and trust-building today.
8. Questions Worth Considering What are some specific ways you and your church could build the trust of non-Christians through dialogue and community?
Are you up for it?