The Eight Week Outreach Suggestion
Q) Any suggestions how to use the Presentation for outreach?
A) Since the Christian’s first focus should be on the Kingdom, not riches, it should be obvious the striking title is intented more for outreach to those who first focus on wealth. Many church facilities have the option to advertise on a marquee outside, or they can place an ad in a local newspaper, for instance, and let the title intrigue the interested into visiting. Since the presentation covers an enormous amount of ground in an hour, it serves as a way to introduce neighbors to the local pastor and/or congregation – but leaves a desire for follow through. One possibility is to consider an eight week Bible study format on an off night, like a weekday evening. On the first week show the presentation en masse, and then for the next seven weeks, go over each of the main themes in a group round table discussion format. The moderator can use the presentation piecemeal in combination with the eBook, and any other insights the local minister might have. It gives those visitors who come a chance to mix with congregation members and the pastor, and perhaps the light of love will shine so they also start visiting during services … and perhaps simply stay by the time eight total weeks pass. Then, repeat indefinitely.
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