1. Disciple Making
FROM THE LIFE OF CHRIST
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2. THE SON’S STRATEGY
Phase4
Expanded
Outreach
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3. About 30 Years
18-21 Months
6-9 Months
About 15 Months
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4. WHY OUTREACH EVENTS 1. We see it modeled in Christ’s life.
2. It helps believers __________ at reaching their friends.
3. It’s a place that’s ______ to the lost and their questions.
4. It’s an ______________ for the church.
5. It becomes an intentional tool to _______ our believers.
6. Develops ________ enthusiasm as we build momentum.
7. Breaks us out of our ___________ zone and allows us to trust God.
SUCCEED
SAFE
APOLOGETIC
TRAIN
GROUP
COMFORT

5. WORKING DEFINITION FOR OUTREACH EVENTS
REGULAR
1. ___________
2. ________________
3. ___________
We put it together with the ___________ person in mind.
We seek to break down ___________ non-Christians have.
4. TO REACH THE NON-CHRISTIAN
Were __________________ present?
Were they exposed to Christ in a __________ way?
Did anyone _________________ or go away closer to AC?
How many were led to Christ by a ________?
QUALITY EVENT
DESIGNED
SECULAR
BARRIERS
NON-CHRISTIANS
POSITIVE
ACCEPT CHRIST
FRIEND

6. KEY INGREDIENTS OF WINNING EVENTS
ACTIVITY
1. __________
This is a time, at the beginning, where the purpose is to break down ___________ newcomers feel when they enter a new group.
2. __________
Expose new people to Jesus Christ in a ______________ and see them either _________________ or go away _________ to accepting Christ.
3. ____________________
This is primarily to _________________________.
BARRIERS
MEETING
POSITIVE WAY
ACCEPT CHRIST
CLOSER
INTERACTION TIME
SHOW AND SHARE CHRIST

7. TYPES OUTREACH EVENTS 1. Cultivating Events We Picture:
Events designed to help build friendships with non-Christians. These may be formal or informal; individual, small or large group events.
We Picture:
Lost people and Christians having fun together.
Good friendships and new relationships being built.
Misconceptions and barriers against church and Christianity being broken down.
Believing friends introducing their non-Christian friends to other believers.
Building significant relationships and memories.

8. TYPES OUTREACH EVENTS 2. Planting Events We Picture:
Events designed to help people begin to discuss Christianity with their friends. These may be formal or informal — yet intentional; individual, small or large group events.
We Picture:
All the elements of a cultivating event plus:
A fun activity with a relevant biblical message.
Believers telling their stories of what God means to them — one to two testimonies.
A sensitivity to addressing non-Christians’ misunderstandings about Christ.

9. TYPES OUTREACH EVENTS 3. Reaping Events We Picture:
Events designed to clearly and concisely present Christ while facilitating the opportunity for our people to share the Good News with their non-Christian friends. Small or large group gatherings, these events are typically formal — inviting our friends knowing the focus of the event.
We Picture:
Everything from a cultivating and planting event, plus:
A fun activity, done with excellence, that includes a clear message about Christ.
A multifaceted presentation of the good news — video, music, testimony, teaching, drama, etc.
A sensitivity to lost people, yet a boldness in proclaiming the Gospel
Interaction opportunities designed to foster friend-to-friend conversations and peer evangelism.

10. HOW DO WE DESIGN OUTREACH EVENTS?
Ask:
1. What are non-Christians in our community _______?
2. What type of activity would your friends _________?
3. What target groups are ______________? Which ones could we reach because of ______________?
4. What are non-Christians doing that could be ___________?
5. What isn’t being done that would be _____?
Refocus:
1. How can we make our activities seeker ___________?
2. What are we ____________ doing that could be outreach?
3. ________ are most non-Christians exposed to us?
DOING
ATTEND
UNREACHED
WHO WE ARE
REDEEMED
FUN
SENSITIVE
PRESENTLY
WHERE

11. HOW DO WE DESIGN OUTREACH EVENTS?
Develop:
1. What __________ events could we use?
2. What everyday _____ events could we use?
3. What are high _____________ events in your community?
4. What _____________ do you have available?
NATURAL
LIFE
MOMENTUM
RESOURCES
Brainstorms:
1. Look at the New York Times’ Best Seller’s List for ________________.
2. Listen to __________ themes-TV, movies, art, music, etc.
3. What has worked and why-_________ a seeker instinct and discernment.
4. Others...
THEMES/IDEAS
CULTURAL
DEVELOP

12. HOW DO WE DESIGN OUTREACH EVENTS?
Conclusions:
1. Be willing to take _______.
2. _____ God for help.
3. _______ as you go.
RISKS
ASK
LEARN

13. MAXIMIZING YOUR OUTREACH
Before the Event:
1. Communicate your ______________ in training.
2. Help your people develop their ______________ lists.
3. Pray _______________________________ for the event.
4. ______ your people how to PACE themselves.
After the Event:
1. __________
2. Tell stories--champion _______________.
3. ____________
4. ________ Satan’s opposition.
5. _______ give up.
6. ________ your successes.
CORE VALUES
MOST WANTED
CORPORATELY AND INDIVIDUALLY
TRAIN
EVALUATE
FAITHFULNESS
CELEBRATE
EXPECT
NEVER
REPEAT

14. WHAT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF EVANGELISM?
My part God’s
Draw people to Jesus
Sow the seed of God’s Word
Convict of sin
Pray for open doors
Proclaim Christ clearly
Spread the fragrance of Christ
Not to lose heart
Always be ready
Speak with gentleness
Try to persuade men
Increase the size of the ministry
Reconcile people to God

15. THE SON’S STRATEGY
Phase5
Leadership
Multiplication
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16. About 30 Years
18-21 Months
6-9 Months
About 15 Months
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17. Priority # 9 - PRAYERFULLY appoint and send PROVEN MULTIPLIERS to build movements everywhere.
Priorities for the ministry:
1. Clearly ________ the role of leadership
2. Prayerfully ________ surfacing leaders
3. _______________ for multiplication
DEFINE
SELECT
RESTRUCTURE

18. SUMMARY OF THE MULTIPLICATION PROCESS
Within __ years... filled Jerusalem Acts 5:28
... multiplying disciples Acts 6:7
______ years later... multiplying churches Acts 9:31
___ years later... they turned the world upside down Acts 17
... all over the world Acts 24:5
___ years later... all over the world... bearing fruit Col. 1:5-6
... proclaimed to every creature Col. 1:23 2
4 1/2 19 28
A TRUE MOVEMENT OF MULTIPLICATION

19. The Process of Building a Movement Prayer Obedience Word
About 30 Years
18-21 Months
6-9 Months
About 15 Months
Prayer
Obedience
Word
Exalt the Father
Relationships
Holy Spirit
Equip a Team of Workers
Helping Disciples become Fishers of Men
Send Proven Multipliers
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21. THE PROGRAMS
Programs are the way we structure our people relationships-- they are the ___________ that help people multiply as disciples.
ACTIVITIES
At least three basic programs are required in a balanced Great Commission Ministry:
1. Winning Events
2. Building Events
3. Equipping Events

22. THE PROGRAMS Principles of Programming
1. The program is _____________ --only the purpose, product and process are!
2. Programs must ________ balanced, biblical ministry to help people live balanced, biblical lives.
3. It is better to do a few programs well than to offer many programs of mediocre quality.
4. Our programs must be purposeful and strategic. As a rule, each program can only have one primary purpose.
NOT SACRED
MODEL

28. PROGRAM TARGET WORKSHEET
Step #1
Step #2
Step #3
Regular Program
Primary Purpose
Target Audience
Weekly / Monthly Programs
Win / Build / Equip
Unchurched
Lost
Churched
Newer
Believer
Mature
Worker
Shepherd W B E
Annual Programs
Discuss
Step #4
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29. Disciple Making
FROM THE LIFE OF CHRIST
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