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Join us for an ALL OUT PUSH on a single Sunday to break barriers, set records, and invite souls into a life with Jesus. Learn key strategies, assumptions, and elements for a successful Big Day. Surf the calendar, preach series, conduct outreach, and follow up for lasting impact.
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LEAD Christmas 2018
Christmas Blessing May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.
Shepherd Evangelists So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child… Luke 2:16-17 (8-20)
Break Barriers 2019! The Big Day is an ALL OUT PUSH toward a single Sunday for the purpose of breaking the next growth barrier and setting an attendance record in order to iNvite as many souls as possible into life with Jesus.
Some Evangelism Assumptions • God wants a relationship with everyone, and wants to empower His body to be on mission. • People are not looking for your church. They are looking for reasons NOT to go. • You cannot influence toward Christlife until someone has connected with you.
Break Barriers 2019! The Big Day is an ALL OUT PUSH toward a single Sunday for the purpose of breaking the next growth barrier and setting an attendance record in order to iNvite as many souls as possible into life with Jesus.
Key Elements of Big Day Strategy • Decide to do it. • Pick the day. • Choose a series. • Set Big Day goal. • Plan for the Big Day. • Week before Big Day • Conduct Big Day • Follow Up
BIG Day… WHYDecide to do it? • Reach new people • Enrage Satan • Develop disciples • Create buzz • Build Momentum
Pick the SUNDAY • Surfing the Calendar • Easter • Fall … Back to School • February … Lovin’ It • Avoid… Built in conflict
Preach the Series • Speak gospel to people’s needs. • You always lead off. • Give next step invitations. • Three to Six in series.
Months Before • Annual Calendar • Tell evangelism stories • Provide evangelism learning opportunities • Promote your church • Create invitation tools
Week Before – All Out Push • Preach on importance • Pray and invite prayer • Give invite tools • Servant Saturday • Communication Blasts • Rehearse Worship
Do the Big Day • Pray thoroughly • Prepare welcome team • Ensure plenty of stuff • Curb appeal nice • Connection Card • Provide Gift • Invite Back
Harvest Big Day Fruit • Keep Praying • E respond by Tuesday • Personal Letter & Gift by Thursday • Personalized letter within month • Quarterly personalized letter/note
Upcoming Events 12.24 Christmas Eve12.25 Christmas Day12.30 National Bacon Day01.01 2019 Begins01.07 Prayer & Fasting01.18 Annual Report Due01.19 MEG @Oasis01.21 MLKjr Day01.26 ACDC BOA Nomin.02.01 ME2 Begins02.02 ME2 Continues02.04 Prayer and Fasting02.15 Pastor Confidential02.28 Delegate Info Due05.30,31,6.1 – AC1907.16-19 – GC19
Christmas Blessing May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.