1.WHAT DO I HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY THIS VISIT?
Your purpose in visiting is to identify those who may be interested in learning about the gospel. If possible, introduce yourself, set up a future study, leave contact information, and/or leave study material.
2.SHOULD I TELEPHONE BEFORE GOING?
You will not have access to the telephone number
3.WHEN SHOULD I GO?
Mid-morning to evening may be acceptable. Not being aware of the status of the contacts makes it impossible to know the ideal time to visit.
4.SHOULD I GO ALONE?
In this situation, a male should be present with all contacts. A second party is advisable, with female or younger/teenage members welcome. This will create a less intimidating impression upon the contact. Remember: SMILE.
5.WHAT SHALL I DO WHEN I GET THERE?
Following this section are a number of forms for potential use in this situation. Melvin Sapp created this material (included with some changes). The first form is entitled “Evangelism Guide”. Following the format presented, you introduce yourself. You ask 9 questions of the contact which includes inquiring if they would like to set up a 15 minute Bible study in the future. If so, write down their contact information and the time in which they would desire to have a future study. Before leaving, offer to pray for the individual/family if they desire you to do so.
6.WHAT SHALL I TALK ABOUT?
This contact should be brief and to the point – Introduction, questions including offer of study and prayer, departure. However, if the contact seems genuinely interested in talking, warmly talk to them regarding the church, the neighborhood, their family, etc. Do not overstay your welcome. If the contact appears to want to engage in a deep Biblical discussion or asks questions you do not know how to answer, express that you would very much like to discuss these things at a return date. If necessary, ask if you might bring along someone else who might better be able to answer their questions. Finally, if they do desire a study, encourage them to invite any others to study if they wish.
7.SHOULD I LEAVE ANY WRITTEN MATERIAL?
Your main objective is to cease an opportunity to expose the contact to the gospel. If it appears a personal study is not going to occur, perhaps they will accept the correspondence study (Jule Miller, Apologetics Press, John Hurt, and others have solid studies your congregation may utilize), a CD with sermons, or DVD such as “Searching for Truth”. A contact card from the congregation would be important to leave in case of any questions that arise after you are gone.
8.HOW LONG SHOULD I STAY?
The actual contact time suggested is less than 3 minutes. This contact was not expecting you, does not know you, and may have been engaged in another activity you may have interrupted. However, we should not minimize the impact these 3 minutes can make. You can demonstrate warmth, friendliness, and a desire to introduce them to Christ. This 3 minute span may be the spark that changes their entire life.
9.WHAT ARRANGENTS SHOULD I MAKE BEFORE LEAVING?
Make certain you have brought contact cards, a pen, and church “business” cards to leave with phone/address information. Additionally, be prepared with any correspondence material, CD’s, or DVD’s to leave if necessary.
10. WHAT SHOULD I REPORT?
Provide the Elders with the contact card information for those who desire to set up a study. Record any other vital information on the back of the contact card. Was the contact friendly? Younger / older? Will others be attending the study? How big was the family? A single list of “visited, but not home”, “not interested”, etc. should also be provided.
11. HOW WILL THIS REPORT BE USED?
It will be used to establish further visits including the arranged study. Additionally, your visit will be numbered on the reports with those in your zone for the month. Those visits who were not home would be followed up with and those not interested will be noted so as to avoid future aggravation on their part.
12. AM I THROUGH WITH THIS CONTACT AFTER THE ONE VISIT?
Oh no! The joy of the study visit is waiting. Again, if you will be bringing someone along to assist, let the contact know ahead of time. This could be the beginning of a life in Christ for the contact. Make certain to call ahead to remind the contact of the study and inquire if they will be having any additional people present.
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EVANGELISM GUIDE
Knock on door: Hello! We are Christians from the community.
Door Opens: I am ___________________ and this is _______________________ .
We would like to take 2:15 of your time to ask you 8 questions and in return you get this handy dandy bookmark!
Questions
1)Do you currently attend Church? Yes No
2)Where do you attend? ____________________________________
3) How long have you attended there? _________________________
4)Are there churches to which you have been a member in the past? Yes No
5)Would you have any interest in doing a “15” minute Bible study in the next few weeks? Yes No
6)Would you be interested in a correspondence study? Yes No
7)Which day of the week would be best? _________ or ________?
8)Would the morning, afternoon or evening be better for you? ________________
APPOINTMENT:
Day: ________________; _______________, 2007
Time: ___________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address:
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Phone Number: ____________________________
Cell: ____________________
Personal Worker: ________________________________
Date: ______________
Comments: ____________________________________________________
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