1 Go One Million Magazine, pp Prepared by: Battle Cry Ministry.

2 Introductory:

3 The Preparation of the Voluntary Preacher Spiritual Preparation:Spiritual Preparation:  It is very important to live what we preach.  The voluntary preacher should look to the Lord in prayer. “Do not dare to preach even one more sermon unless you know through your personal experience what Christ means to you.” TM 155“Do not dare to preach even one more sermon unless you know through your personal experience what Christ means to you.” TM 155

4 How to Present an Evangelistic Sermon  Develop a theme (for the sermon) and study it.  Begin the sermon with calmness, present the theme clearly, without screaming. Stick to the theme.

5 How to Present an Evangelistic Sermon cont’d.  Do not read the sermon as it will tend to become monotonous. Do not repeat the same idea many times.  Look at the listeners in all directions – never look only to one side.

6 How to Present an Evangelistic Sermon (cont’d.) Use simple words that express God’s love. Each word should be pronounced clearly, without haste and with the proper intonation, especially exalting Christ.

7 How to Present an Evangelistic Sermon Use the Bible to present Bible texts. It is very important that the interested persons read passages from the Bible, because God’s Word has the power to transform lives.Use the Bible to present Bible texts. It is very important that the interested persons read passages from the Bible, because God’s Word has the power to transform lives. The time of the sermon should be between 20 & 30 minutes.The time of the sermon should be between 20 & 30 minutes.

8 How to make calls: It is very important to make a call after each presented theme.It is very important to make a call after each presented theme. Show to the listener that God wants to save him, that He has power to do it, and that he is ready to save him.Show to the listener that God wants to save him, that He has power to do it, and that he is ready to save him. The calls should be positive, personal and never improvised.

9 How to make calls: It is advisable that the call be in a progressive way; for example: First ask for hands to be raised then ask to stand up and then come for prayer or ask for commitment.It is advisable that the call be in a progressive way; for example: First ask for hands to be raised then ask to stand up and then come for prayer or ask for commitment. In a call for a baptismal decision it is advisable that the persons go to the platform … pray with them and write the names and addresses of each one.

10 Preparation of the Evangelistic Campaign 1. The Team: The size of the team depends on the (type of) campaign and the available personnel. The following persons should form part of the team: A voluntary preacher » A helper – preacher substitute » Music coordinator » Receptionists (take names, » addresses » of visitors) » Bible instructor couples (visit, » give studies)

11 Preparation of the Evangelistic Campaign (cont’d.) Children’s coordinator (take care of children) An intercessory prayer group (all members of the team should be a part of this prayer group – pray for interested persons, etc.) 2. Preparing the territory: Conduct surveys, do visitations in the area, distribute literature, work through small groups and do Bible studies.

12 Preparation of the Evangelistic Campaign (cont’d.) 2. Preparing the territory (cont’d.):  To achieve success for the evangelistic series it is necessary to dedicate a period of 3 to 4 months in order to prepare the interested persons.  To find interested persons and give Bible studies.  To invite those interested persons to the small groups.  Have a seminar to attend to their needs.

13 Preparation of the Evangelistic Campaign (cont’d.) 3. Place of the meeting … Where?3. Place of the meeting … Where? The meetings can be at the church, or in a room, in a small group, in a home, in a garage or in a tent. What kind of place?What kind of place? The most important thing is that the place must be agreeable. It must be clean and have good ventilation and illumination. A table can be used as the pulpit. To have a video or a television in order to use the audio-visual materials and a sound device for the hymns.

14 Preparation of the Evangelistic Campaign (cont’d.) 4. The evangelistic campaign promotion: The invitations for the beginning of the evangelistic meetings should be delivered a day before (as a follow up from a week or more before) so that the persons cannot forget the day nor the hour of the meetings.

15 Preparation of the Evangelistic Campaign (cont’d.) 4. The evangelistic campaign promotion:4. The evangelistic campaign promotion: Invite relatives, friends, neighbors and all interested persons; Bible school students, visits of small groups, those receiving Bible studies and general visits. Also interested persons listening to and viewing radio and television programs.Invite relatives, friends, neighbors and all interested persons; Bible school students, visits of small groups, those receiving Bible studies and general visits. Also interested persons listening to and viewing radio and television programs.

16 4. The evangelistic campaign promotion: The Program A. Reception: Someone at the door to receive the interested persons and write down their names and address, identifying the person who invited them. Provide a place for the visitor to sit down; if possible, have someone sit with the person to assist with finding the Bible texts (if necessary).Provide a place for the visitor to sit down; if possible, have someone sit with the person to assist with finding the Bible texts (if necessary). If possible the interested persons coordinator should lead this team or, at least, take part in it.If possible the interested persons coordinator should lead this team or, at least, take part in it.

17 4. The evangelistic campaign promotion: The Program

18 4. The evangelistic campaign promotion: The Program C. Theme from the Bible:C. Theme from the Bible:  1.Film about Jesus’ life  2.Children stories – if there is no special program for children (use a video or someone who can really take care of this part)  3.Musical message (s)  4.Sermon – theme presented by a preacher, or a video, DVD, or, transmitted by TV or ADSAT, etc.  5.Announce hymn  (or use a video or song by someone)  6.Make a call.

19 The Program 4. The evangelistic campaign promotion: The Program D. Closing:D. Closing:  1. Promote the following day’s (or week’s) program, announcing the theme (s).  2. If possible, to have a baptism the last night and make a call in order to encourage the interested persons to keep on studying the Bible.

20 4. The evangelistic campaign: 5. What to do when finishing the evangelistic meetings:5. What to do when finishing the evangelistic meetings: Continue taking care of the interested persons through Bible classes, small groups and Bible studies in the homes. Keep on leading the interested persons to the baptismal decision and invite them to participate in the meetings of the church.Continue taking care of the interested persons through Bible classes, small groups and Bible studies in the homes. Keep on leading the interested persons to the baptismal decision and invite them to participate in the meetings of the church.

21 The evangelistic campaign: Conclusion: To evangelize is the all-important commission left by Jesus. It is our privilege to accept that challenge, and in doing so we are hastening His second coming, so we will soon be able to live with Him in His glorious Kingdom.To evangelize is the all-important commission left by Jesus. It is our privilege to accept that challenge, and in doing so we are hastening His second coming, so we will soon be able to live with Him in His glorious Kingdom.