ONE-DAY SOUL-WINNING WORKSHOP Evangelism & Church Growth Team Arkansas Baptist State Convention (Designed by Jeff Jones, ABSC)

ONE-DAYSOUL-WINNING

WORKSHOPEvangelism & Church Growth Team

Arkansas Baptist State Convention

(Designed by Jeff Jones, ABSC)

THE HOLY SPIRITAT WORK IN THE LIFE

OF A LOST PERSON Precedes the Witness (Acts 10:1-5)

Reveals God’s Existence (Rom. 1:18-23)

Convicts of Sin (John 16:8)

Brings the Lost Person from Death to Life (John 3:5-6; Titus 3:5)

THE HOLY SPIRIT AT WORK

IN THE LIFEOF THE WITNESS

Empowers the Witness (Acts 1:8)With Authority (Matt. 28:18-20)

With Boldness (Acts 4:30-31)

Imparts Wisdom to the Witness(Luke 12:12)

FILLED WITH THEHOLY SPIRIT

What It Means to Be Filled Possessed Permeated Saturated Controlled

Why We Are to Be Filled It Is God’s Command (Eph. 5:18) It Is God’s Means of Empowering Every

Believer (Acts 1:8)

HOW TO BE FILLED

Have a Genuine Desire to Be Filled Hunger (Matt. 5:6) Thirst (John 7:37-39)

Confess and Forsake Known Sin(1 John 1:9)

Submit Your Will to God’s Will Surrender (Rom. 12:1) Yield (Rom. 6:13)

In Faith, Believe God Has Filled You(Gal. 3:14)

DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY

Definition: Each Individual’s Account of the Experience of New Life in Christ

Basic CharacteristicsIs Has Authority.It Communicates.It Relates.

A Biblical Example (Acts 22:3-15)I Have Not Always Been a Christian (vv.3-5).I Committed My Life to Christ (vv.6-13).My Life in Christ is Different (vv.14-15).

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING YOUR

PERSONAL TESTIMONY

Remember That Your Testimony is Important.

Be Prepared for Opportunities to Share It.

Keep It Short and Simple.

Keep It to the Point.

Give Adequate Details.

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING YOUR

PERSONAL TESTIMONY

Avoid Bragging and Negative Remarks.

Don’t Use “Church” Words.

Relive Your Testimony as You Tell It.

Ask, “If I were hearing this testimony, what would it mean to me?”

OUTLINE OF A PERSONAL TESTIMONY

1. My Life Before Receiving Jesus

2. How I Received Jesus

3. How Jesus Makes My Life Meaningful

Under Point 1Consider Your Religious Background.Were You Born into a Religious or a Nonreligious

Home?Did You Attend Sunday School or Church?How Did You Realize You Were Not a Christian?

Under Point 2Did Someone Speak with You Privately?Was It During a Revival, Sunday School Class, or

Worship Service?Was It the Result of a Series of Events?

Under Point 3Has He Given You Peace?Has He Taken Away the Fear of Death?Has He Helped Your Marriage?Has He Given You Purpose?

Instructions

PRACTICING YOUR TESTIMONY

Select a Partner.

Decide Who Will Talk First.

First Person Talks Two Minutes When Told to Begin.

Second Person Talks Two Minutes When Told to Begin.

PREPARATIONS FORSOUL-WINNING VISITS

Determine Specific Responsibilities.

Who Will Knock in the Door?

Who Will Ask Permission to Enter the Home?

Who Will Present the Gospel?

PREPARATIONS FORSOUL-WINNING VISITS

Secure Items Necessary for Making Visits.

Prospect Cards

A Bible or New Testament

Printed Information About Church

Several “Eternal Life” Booklets

Specific Directions to the Home

PREPARATIONS FORSOUL-WINNING VISITS

Spend Time in Prayer.

Specifically for the Prospect

About the Circumstances of the Visit

For the Leadership of the Holy Spirit

That You Will Be Yielded to the Holy Spirit

GETTING IN THE DOOR

Knock Firmly.

Step Back One Step After Knocking.

Introduce Yourself and Other Team Members. Call the Person by Name. State the Name of Your Church and Purpose of

Your Visit. Ask Permission to Come In.

IF NOT INVITED IN

Ask Permission to Come Back At a More Convenient Time.

If Reply Is Positive, Make an Appointment.

If Reply Is Negative:Ask for Permission to Leave a Booklet.Point Out Features of the Booklet.Thank the Prospect for His or Her Time.

THE GUIDED CONVERSATION

Purpose

Allows Us to Become a Friend to the Person by Getting to Know Something About That Person and Showing a Personal Interest.

Helps Us to Determine the Spiritual Condition of the Person.

Provides a Smooth Transition into the Gospel Presentation.

THE F I R E ACROSTIC FAMILY

Are You a Native of This Area?How Long Have You Lived in This Community?Are You Married?Do You Have Children?

Transition: Do You Have Any Special Hobbies?

INTERESTSSports?Gardening?Reading?

Transition: When You Attend Church, Where Do You Attend?

THE F I R E ACROSTIC RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND

Church Background?Religious Influence?

Transition: Thank You for Sharing With Me. My Religious Background Is Somewhat Different. (Share Personal Testimony.)

EXPLORATORY QUESTIONDo You Mind If I Ask You the Personal

Question Written on the Front of This Booklet?

MY PERSONAL TESTIMONY

1. My Life Before Receiving Jesus.

2. How I Received Jesus.

3. How Jesus Makes My Life Meaningful.

HOW TO USE THE “ETERNAL LIFE”

BOOKLET Fill Out Back of Booklet.

Sit Beside Prospect.

Hold Booklet So Prospect Can See One Page at a Time.

Point to Words with Finger or Pencil.

HOW TO USE THE “ETERNAL LIFE”

BOOKLET Be Sure Prospect Is Listening and Following

Your Reading.

Read Entire Booklet.

Review Back Page.

Present Booklet to Prospect.

Lead in Prayer of Thanksgiving.

PRACTICING HOW TO USE THE “ETERNAL LIFE”

BOOKLET Choose Partners. Determine Who Will

Speak First.

Start with F I R E Acrostic.

Continue Presenting the Gospel, Using Entire Booklet.

After 30 Minutes, Second Person Will Speak.

VISITATION INSTRUCTIONS

Each Team Makes Two Visits.Determine Who Will Present the Gospel on First

Visit.Other Team Member Will Present the Gospel on

Second Visit. Return to Church for Sharing Time.

(Approximately Two Hours After Leaving Church.)

Agree on a Time You Will Visit Next Week.