How does a small chruch grow through evangelism?

Session Three

Small Church Dynamics

Growth Patterns

• Attraction model through relationships

Growth Obstacles

• Small-church image
• Ineffective evangelism
• Inadequate programming
• Downward momentum
• Ingrown fellowship

Growth Strategies

• Renew a sense of purpose
• Begin new ministries
• Cultivate evangelism
• Celebrate victories
• Start new groups/classes
• Involve new people

Taken from: “One Size Doesn’t Fit All” by Gary McIntosh

Relationships require authenticity and unconditional love.

How to build authenticity and unconditional love into the Lives of those you are trying to reach

1. Love them in their language – do things that really mean something to them that demonstrate the kindness and love of Christ
2. Be there for them in the bad time
3. Be there for them in good times
4. Show real interest in them – listening and asking the right interested questions
5. Pray with them
6. Write them a letter
7. Share with them what Christ means to you regularly and specifically
8. Lend the person something Christian
9. Invite the person to an outreach event or regular church service
10. Pray the three-open prayer
    • “Lord open the door”
    • “Lord open their heart”
    • “Lord open my mouth”

Steps You Can Take:

1. Sharpen your skills to better evangelize within already existing relationships.
2. Focusing on building new relationships at all times.
3. Network with other believers when common interests overlap with the goal of evangelism of lost friends and family.