Starting a New Ministry From Scratch
Dec 22, 2015
We can reach unreached communities and people
groups through ministries that are contextually relevant.
CORE VALUES FOR MINISTRY BASED EVANGELISM
Individual ServiceTrustworthinessCommunity Involvement Professional Objectivity Willingness to ShareRespect for Human DifferencesEmpowering InterventionsPersistent AdvocacyTransforming StrategiesPersonal Renewal
STEP ONE: Prayer
Provides direction
Spiritually prepares the way for Ministry Evangelism
Ensures powerful, appropriate, and timely witness
Allows for effective and fruitful follow-up
PRAYER
Seek God’s guidance and calling through personal and group prayer and Bible study
Prayer walk and drive communities and neighborhoods that are being neglected and unreached by existing church ministries
Prayer journey your city and/or church community to become sensitive to the needs of residents.
STEP TWO: Share the VisionPreach a series of messages on Ministry Based
EvangelismUtilize the interpretive VideoSchedule testimonies
Place Ministry Evangelism stories in newsletter
Provide bulletin inserts about Ministry Evangelism opportunities
Organize a first time simple community project
What Is Servanthood Evangelism?
Servanthood evangelism is intentionally sharing Christ by modeling biblical servanthood.
Servanthood evangelism is a combination of simple acts of kindness and intentional personal evangelism.
Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism
1 It is effective in reaching people in today’s culture; Is easily
contextualized. 2 It is personal evangelism in a corporate
setting. 3 It is low-risk evangelism. 4 It can become an essential part of the
church’s mission.
Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism
5 it is fun! 6 it involves everyone in evangelism,
especially family units. 7 Servanthood evangelism follows a
model of Jesus.
Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism
8 Servanthood evangelism allows laypeople to use their creativity to
initiate ministry opportunities. 9 Servanthood evangelism takes very
few resources and can thus be done anywhere in any setting.
10 Servanthood evangelism is extremely winsome.
Foundational Principles
Those participating must be intentionally evangelistic.
Those participating must genuinely care about people.
Eventually, those participating need be equipped as personal witnesses.
How to Begin Servanthood Evangelism Seek the father’s power and
presence.
Enlist the people.
Resource.
Vacate the church.
Evaluate.
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How to Begin Servanthood Evangelism Seek the father’s power and
presence.
Enlist the people.
Resource.
Vacate the church.
Evaluate.
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Keep in Mind
Servanthood evangelism is not an end unto itself.
Servanthood evangelism is a process, not a program.
Examples of Servanthood Evangelism
Single mom’s oil changeWindshield washingChange burned out light bulbsGive away water in a park in the summerFree house number painting on curbsFeed parking metersLeaf raking
“People Are More Than Twice As Likely to Allow a
Person to Share Their Faith When Evangelism Is
Combined With Simple Acts of servanthood.”
Simple acts of kindness and
intentional personal evangelism.
Sharing Christ by modeling
biblical servanthood
STEP THREE: Gather Information
Conduct a community needs assessmentSurvey church members for ministry
concernsInterview people who live in the
community
Use demographic data to identify lifestyle and people groups
Determine giftedness of church members
Purposes of a Community Needs Assessment
Learn about community servicesAssess community problems and unmet
needs.Establish relationships with community
agencies and organizationsDetermine how Christians and churches
can become involved in ministry
Who Should Participate
Church staffAssociational staffOn Mission Team membersLay people with a passion for
community ministries
Agencies/Individuals to Interview
Drug & Alcohol rehab programsBattered women’s sheltersSchool principalsMayorChief of Police/FireHospiceSenior CenterHousing project managersEtc.
Determine the agencies/individuals to be surveyedSet a date for the surveyRecruit volunteersSet appointmentsSend letters 1 week prior to appointments.Do the surveyCompile resultsDistribute and study
Steps to a Community Needs Survey
Schedule for Assessment Day
8:30 am Breakfast8:50 am Pair up teams and give assignments9:00 am Orientation9:30 am Depart for appointments10:00 am First appointment11:00 am Second appointmentNoon Lunch, complete reports, debriefing
Follow-Up
Compile the list of possibilitiesAppoint a task force to determine
which ministry or ministries your church should undertake
Make plans for starting the new ministry/ministries
Multi-Family Housing Needs Assessment Interview Form
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW FORM Property Name:___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________ Telephone:________________________________ Date:_________________________ Person Interviewed____________________________ Position:____________________ 1. What kind of community do you manage? Number of units:_________ Cost to rent ________________ Age of property ________ Estimate percentage of turnovers ___________________ Percent occupied _________ Percentage of these groups: children ______ Youth _____ Seniors ____Singles _____ College students _____ Single parents _____ ethnics _____ those needing English ______ 2. What are the greatest unmet needs of the community and the residents? 3. What are some of your management needs and/or concerns? Examples of needs: handling referrals/benevolence needs of individual residents, dealing with community spirit, providing for activities & educational programs, etc. Examples of concerns: dealing with lease breakage, parking, occupancy, vandalism, drugs, keeping conflict down between neighbors or within resident units, etc. 4. How do you think volunteers or a church could address these needs? List any ideas for programs that could be started on site or off site such as organized activities, Chaplaincy, Bible Studies, etc 5. Would residents be interested in any of the following? ____Parents Night Out, _____Seasonal activities, ____seminars, ____health screening, _____lasses on safety, ____Money Management Class, ____Chaplaincy Assistance, ____Crisis/Benevolence Assistance, ____New Resident’s Welcome Pack, ____Tutoring, ____Parenting Classes, ____Home Bible Studies, ____ Other: _____________ Would it be possible for a church to offer a free community wide block party or other first event to determine interest level? _______ What are some possible dates and times?
Could residents share their opinion about activities by completing a Resident’s Interest Survey? When and how could a survey be conducted? What type of promotion would be permissible & when? What other concerns do you have? Any special rules or legal concerns? When are the best times to contact you for follow-up?
Survey of Church MembersCHURCH/COMMUNITY NEEDS CHURCH SURVEY FORM
Please review the following list of people, places and needs. Check areas of need that the church can meet. Also check any areas with which you would like to work.
Topic I know of a
need in this area:
I would like to work in this
area Where are these people? 1. Inner-city areas 2. Suburbs 3. Revitalized neighborhoods 4. Urban fringe areas 5. Isolated communities 6. Unchurched communities 7. Transitional areas – racial 8. Transitional areas –ethnic 9. Transitional areas – economic 10. Multifamily housing 11. Low-income housing 12. Mobile homes 13. Condominiums 14. Governmentally impacted areas 15. Industrially impacted areas 16. Militarily impacted areas 17. Resort areas What language-culture groups are affected? 18. Immigrants 19. Refugees 20. Internationals 21. Diplomats 22. Seamen 23. Foreign tourists 24. Temporary workers 25. Foreign wives/children 26. Undocumented persons 27. Language – Europeans 28. Language – Hispanics 29. Language – American Indians 30. Language – Middle Easterners 31. Language – Caribbeans 32. Language - Asians 33. Language – Deaf
Interview People Who Live in the Community
Be safety conscious:Remain on the porch unless you know the peopleGo during daylight hoursGo during good weatherBe aware of your surroundingsRespect signs that indicate the person does not
want a visitorStay in tune with the Holy Spirit
Interview People Who Live in the Community
Explain you are surveying to discover needs a church might help with
Identify your church by nameAsk the following questions: What problems and needs are there in this
community? What could a church or group of churches do to
help? If you could speak to a church group, what would
you say? Offer to pray with them
Determine Giftedness
Study spiritual gifts
Utilize a spiritual gifts inventory
Involve members in a ministry and see who is exercising what gift
Consult with other believers
Conduct a volunteer interest survey
STEP FOUR: Determining the Right Ministry for You
Look at areas where no ministry is being doneLook for areas where ministry is being done,
but Christ is not being sharedLook at the giftedness of your congregationLook at the resources you have for doing
ministryDoes anyone have a passion for a certain
ministry?
STEP FIVE: Equip Members to Verbally and Intentionally Share The Gospel
Preach personal evangelism Profile personal evangelism with
testimoniesPlan personal evangelism by putting
training and visitation on the calendarProvide personal evangelism tools such as
tracts, scripture portions, Bibles
STEP SIX: Implementing a Ministry
Prayerfully select a ministry projectDefine the purpose of the ministryWrite objectives for the ministryDevelop an action plan for each objectiveSecure resources for the ministryAssign responsibilities for implementationReceive progress reports and evaluate resultsCelebrate God’s activity
STEP SEVEN: Organize Volunteer Ministries
Establish objectives for existing and new ministries that clearly call for evangelistic and discipleship outcomes
Recruit and train ministry coordinators who will coordinate and coach other volunteers and will keep the church informed on needs and results
Strengthen and resource those ministries that intentionally focus on lost and unchurched persons
STEP EIGHT: Prioritize Outreach and Missions
Seek to direct a minimum of 60 percent of the church’s resources and ministry toward evangelistic outreach ministries and church planting.
Create a visionary congregational culture that values every member serving as a called, gifted, on-mission Christian.
Part I
Introduction
Part IIIllustrative stories
Part IIIGroup discussion with Pastors and church leaders involved in ministry evangelism
Simple acts of kindness and
intentional personal evangelism.
Sharing Christ by modeling
biblical servanthood
Two inspirational Messages
Power Point Presentations
Clip Art
InstructionalProgram on ServanthoodEvangelism
His Heart, our Hands (0633034495) $12.99 and Servanthood Evangelism (0840085052) $3.95 may be ordered separately if needed.