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Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Modern- Church- Post. Evangelism is an invent you invite people to?is primary concerned with getting people into heaven. Evangelism is a process that occurs through relationship, trust,
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1. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism for the Twenty Something Generation! By
Dr. Tom Cheyney
2. Shifting Values in Approaches to EvangelismModern- Church- Post Evangelism is an invent you invite people to
is primary concerned with getting people into heaven Evangelism is a process that occurs through relationship, trust, & example
is concerned with peoples experiencing the reality of living under the reign of His Kingdom
3. Shifting Values in Approaches to EvangelismModern- Church -Post is focused on pre-Christians
is done by evangelists
is something you do in addition to discipleship is focused on post-Christians
is done by disciples
is part of being a disciple
4. Shifting Values in Approaches to EvangelismModern- Church -Post is a message
uses reason and proof for apologetics
Missions is a department of the church is a conversation
uses the church being the church as the primary apologetic
The church is a mission
5. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Some ideas worth considering:
*Evangelism offers an invitation into the kingdom instead of a way to get to heaven.
*Evangelism is less of an invitation to an event and more of an invitation to enter into community.
6. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Some ideas worth considering:
*Evangelism is more dialogue and listening than preaching and telling.
*Evangelism is part of discipleship and the church culture rather than something you do on the side.
7. Shifting Values in Approaches to Evangelism Some ideas worth considering:
*Evangelism is discipleship-evangelism rather than entertainment based.
*Evangelism may take a lot more time and trust-building today.
8. Questions Worth Considering What are some specific ways you and your church could build the trust of non-Christians through dialogue and community?
Are you up for it?