OutReach
“Baptizing them in the name …”
OUTREACH Minister’s Description
“Evangelize To The Lost, Enroll the Saved”
So, after prayer and worship, the first "Point" of ministries in small groups, what is next? Many would think Teaching would be next but actually, reaching out and growing a small group should actually being a big factor and purpose of small groups.
And what should an OutReach minister do? The following is the beginning of a check list that those who feel "outreach and evangelism" is their primary function in the group.
Just as Prayer is a good thing, shown with a thumbs up" sign, the OutReach ministry is reminded to us when we use our index finger to point beyond our church, outside.
1. Greet and welcome Sunday School guests, introducing them to the class and teacher. Be sure the guest card is completely filled out, including phone number and your class’ name on the form. Go the extra mile to make the guest feel welcome.
2. Make a goal that no guest goes more than a week without a contact.
3. Send guests a card the first week. Check to see they have an in-home visit within two weeks. Cookie deliverers contact guests on Sunday afternoons. If not, be sure an “O” Minister visits or calls them within the first week.
4. Lead the class to participate in visitation at least once a month.
5. On a periodic basis, have someone give a report to the class encouraging members to go through evangelism training.
6. Lead class members to visit, cultivate, and enroll lost or unchurched prospects assigned to the class.
7. Invite people to Sunday School during the worship service. It's simple. Just introduce yourself, remember their name, and jot down their phone number. Then call them and invite them to class.
As an OutReach Minister, enroll people to be in your class and evangelize those who are not. “O” Ministers will:
1. Know -- Know the spiritual condition and salvation experience of your fellow class members.
2. Show -- Share your salvation testimony with the class.
3. Go -- Be ready to share the plan of salvation at any time. Use a marked New Testament, a witnessing tract, a napkin to draw on.
4. Grow -- Take an evangelism course, be willing to lead an evangelism course and encourage others to learn how to share their faith.
5. Sow -- Announce upcoming opportunities and needs for evangelism and outreach such as evangelism classes or remind about the importance of reaching out to others.
