21st Century Evangelism Training

2009

Pastor Dave CotnerFaith Baptist Church09/02/09 – 11/18/09Class 001

! 21st Century Evangelism Training

Instructor	Pastor Dave Cotner	Phone	850.637.4177
Office	3600 Creighton RoadPensacola, FL 32504	E-mail	DCotner@FBCPensacola.org
Class	001	Dates	09/02/09 – 11/18/09

Text:

Fay, William, 1999. Share Jesus Without Fear. B&H Publishing Group. ($9.99)

Description:

This 12 week intensive class will challenge the student to practice more effective evangelism by recognizing the valid opportunities that God has given and being more compassionate about the lost condition of those without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Goals:

To understand my world-view

To understand another’s world-view

To practice effective evangelism

Requirements:

Each student will be required to complete three homework assignments and a final presentation. These are written and presented in class for discussion. Details listed below.

Resources:

Instructor is available 24/7/365 via cell phone and email (see above).

Curriculum/Expectations:

10 Principles of 21st Century Evangelism

3 written homework assignments

1 Final Presentation

Class Participation

Ground Rules:

1. Confidentiality

What is shared with the group, stays in the group and is shared with no one else.

No sub-groups. Share with all.

Instructor practices strict confidentiality when counseling students.

2. Class Participation

You will get out only what put in.

Everyone can grow!

Everyone has the right to question and challenge everyone else, including the instructor.

Commit yourself to all 12 sessions and be on time.

!! Course Schedule:

Week	Topic	Homework
1	Introduction/Expectations/Syllabus/Ground Rules	Prepare Life Stories*
2	Principle One: Everything is About GodPresent Life Stories
3	Principle Two:The Past Influences the Present	Prepare Assignment #1*
4	Principle Three:We are Always CommunicatingPresent Assignment #1
5	Principle Four:Understanding Begins with Listening	Prepare Assignment #2*
6	Principle Five:I Either Really Care, or I Really Don’tPresent Assignment #2
7	Principle Six:Life is About Relationships	Prepare Assignment #3*
8	Principle Seven:Real EvangelismRecognizes & Seizes Valid OpportunitiesPresent Assignment #3
9	Principle Eight:Real EvangelismGives Priority to Prayer	Prepare Final Presentation*
10	Principle Nine:Real EvangelismSpeaks the Language of the Lost
11	Principle Ten:Real EvangelismCan Only Be Done by God’s Power
12	Final Presentations/PrayerDiscussion

*See Instructions, Page 3

Assignment Instructions:

Week	Assignment	Instructions
1	Life Stories	This is the story of your life. It should include:a. Family of originb. Major life events (education, tragedies, triumphs)c. Salvation Experience (who, what, when, where, etc.)d. Current Family Situation (spouse, children, etc.)This may be written or not, but should be 10-15 minutes.
2	Present Life Stories
3	Assignment #1	Talk to one (1) lost person in your circle of influence that you know very little about. Write everything you learn about them.
4	Present Assignment #1
5	Assignment #2	Talk to one (1) lost person in your circle of influence and try to understand their world-view. Write an explanation of their world-view.
6	Present Assignment #2
7	Assignment #3	Talk to one (1) lost person in your circle of influence and look for a valid opportunity to share the gospel. Write about your experience.
8	Present Assignment #3
9	Final Presentation	Write your thoughts and feelings about this class (students, instructor) and how you have grown in your understanding and practice of evangelism.
10	Class Participation	Reminder—Class participation is required. Talk, share, relate.
11	Prayer	Reminder—Prayer is essential. Evangelism is done in the power of God alone.
12	Final Presentations	May God bless your evangelism efforts!

Class Notes:

Week	Topic	Notes	Homework
1	Introduction/Expectations/Syllabus/Ground Rules		Prepare Life Stories
2	Principle One: Everything is About GodPresent Life Stories	Acts 17:16-34 (v. 28)-God is in it, with it, for it.-God is opposed to it.
3	Principle Two:The Past Influences the Present	Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:12-shapes my world-view-shapes other’s world-view	Prepare Assignment #1
4	Principle Three:We are Always CommunicatingPresent Assignment #1	We are either good or bad:-Ambassadors, 2 Cor. 5:20-Witnesses, Acts 1:8-Salt and Light, Mt. 5:13-16-Communicators
5	Principle Four:Understanding Begins with Listening	James 1:19-20, Mt. 11:15-Genuine hearing (removal of barriers) -Asking good questions	Prepare Assignment #2
6	Principle Five:I Either Really Care, or I Really Don’tPresent Assignment #2	Gal. 5:15; 1 John 3:18-Genuine compassion-Empathy
7	Principle Six:Life is About Relationships	Entire Bible -Death=termination of relations-Eternal Life is thru Resurrection with Christ	Prepare Assignment #3
8	Principle Seven:Real EvangelismRecognizes & Seizes Valid OpportunitiesPresent Assignment #3	Mt. 7:6; John 4:4-42; Acts 13:10-Look for hunger, need-Offer hope in Christ alone
9	Principle Eight:Real EvangelismGives Priority to Prayer	Mt. 7:7-11	Prepare Final Presentation
10	Principle Nine:Real EvangelismSpeaks the Language of the Lost	Jesus—John 4Paul—Acts 17
11	Principle Ten:Real EvangelismCan Only Be Done by God’s Power	Acts 1:8; Romans 15:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
12	Final Presentations/PrayerDiscussion