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Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples.

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1 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

2 An instinctive horror

3 Evangelism….. I wouldn’t do it to my dog! Dislike of evangelism …..

4 Rambo models

5 Jesus models

6 Apathy

7 …….or worse! Afraid of being rejected

8 Afraid of appearing arrogant

9 Afraid of not having the right answers

10 Afraid of getting wrong

11 DislikeApathyFear …….but the mood has changed

12 asking for help & resources encouraging and supporting each other recognising the need for evangelism congregations are……. Learning about evangelism by doing evangelism

13 Mission Weekends A special church weekend focussed on evangelism and renewal in a spirit of celebration and festival

14 Mission Weekends Your decision (usually a weekend) After last Training Date (Sept 13 th ) Before Remembrance Sunday Back to Church Sunday ? (Sept 27 th ) When do they happen?

15 Mission Weekends What do they look like? Your decision not least who is your mission to

16 Parish /Community Fringe congregation Mission Weekend to

17 Mission Weekends What do they look like? Your decision Theme and events Concluding act of worship

18 Invitation Service

19 Enquirer courses

20 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

21 An instinctive horror

22 Evangelism….. I wouldn’t do it to my dog! Dislike of evangelism …..

23 Parish /Community Fringe congregation Growth

24 Parish /Community Fringe congregation Growth congregation

25 A fruitful mission weekend needs Prayer Passion & Enthusiasm Preparation and Planning Personal Invitations

26 Mission Weekend Training Wednesday February 20 th 10am – 12pm Manchester Cathedral Saturday April 12 th 10am – 3pm Manchester Cathedral Saturday September 13 th 10am – 3pm Manchester Cathedral

27 Other Resources ”Tool Box” learning the skills of evangelistic speaking and presenting ”The Sending God” four week bible study course on evangelism Running a Christian enquirer’s course ”Silver Service” evangelism amongst the elderly ”Team Manchester” working with the 18 -25 year olds

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29 The whole Church for the whole Nation for the whole Year 2008 ‘HOPE’ to act as a catalyst ‘HOPE’ to encourage, support and resource the Church

30 High Point 1 – Fresh Hope – New Year High Point 2 – Big Hope – Easter High Point 3 – Hope where you live High Point 4 – Hope Explored High Point 5 – Gift of Hope - Christmas

31 Run the Race Invitation Services Mission Weekends Enquirer Courses

32 Missionary at heart Where are we now? Where do we want to be in….? How do we get there?

33 Conference

34 Conferences & Training Mission Weekends Enquirer CoursesInvitation Services Ideas & SuggestionsGrantsPersonnel Plan for Growth SimonAmbrose@manchester.anglican.org Run the Race

35 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

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