Evangelism Report

I was able to attend three church services at the Athens First United Methodist Church and gain insight on what it was like to be a weekly congregation member. While focusing on the members of the congregation and their mannerisms, the pastor and the way that the congregation was being addressed, and the overall routine of the service I was able to write-up the way that I felt and the things that I noticed while being present. I feel as if the Catholic and Methodist church are different and attending the mass was not something that I was used too. I was experiencing a different religion and church service. I felt like there was a sense of community at each service and I really liked the way that I personally felt welcome each time I went. I am not saying that the catholic church does not have a sense of community, maybe it is because Athens is a small town and members get to know each other very well or what but I felt a strong community vibe. I was able to focus in on the members specifically and the way that they interacted with one another and the pastor. Friendly, is the word that I would use to describe the members. Each person had a smile on their faces on entering and exiting the church. Reverend Robert McDowell did a wonderful job interacting and engaging with the congregation throughout the service. He wanted his people to listen and reflect on the words he was saying not just blankly listen to. Going to the Methodist church was an eye opening experience to me, realizing that going to church and being in college is not a bad thing. It takes up one hour of my time one day a week. This project made me realize the difference between religions and unfamiliar places and how it can be educational and exciting to

This past week I met a guy name Jesus Castellanos at work. I've been working there for the last year never really sat down and had a conversation with him until last week. I learn that he's a pastor. He also invited me to attend church this past Sunday, which I did and it was great. This experience made me nervous at first bet I'm glad I talk to him he's such a nice man. All he talked about was his family and god.

The Art of Personal Evangelism: Sharing Jesus in a changing culture By Will McRaney, Jr. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Academic, 2003, 268 pp., $19.99 paper.

In my experience at first progressive Baptist Church I was very much out of my comfort zone because not only did I not feel as welcomed but it was a little awkward because of all the looks I was receiving. I felt I was not dressed as they were and felt as if I didn't fit in and right away I just didn't feel appropriate with my attire. While I was there I actually had people wanting to shake hands and asking me questions about me coming and there was one man who just stared at me and so it was uncomfortable and didn't know how to react. While I was there I started to notice that there is a little difference from the church I go to and the music was way different as well, everyone will talk back with amen or thank you Jesus. The difference

While we were approaching, I could hear them singing. I was so excited, my heart rated so fast. We went there. No cross, just a plain building and above the door a sign in big white letters “City Church Chicago”. We went in. I was speechless and I couldn’t keep my mouth closed. There were kids, young people, old people, colored people, white people. Everybody was there and everybody was accepted the way he/she is. That was my first time in a different church. They sang a song. It was mind blowing. I was holding my tears. After the song, pastor started preaching. I loved that the pastor was explaining bible quotes on real life situations, it was like an motivational speech. He ask us to stand up and sing a song with him. I didn’t know the lyrics, but that’s not the problem. They have karaoke! So we sang, it was amazing. I really enjoyed

Evangelism is described as a three-way cord; building relationships, sharing the gospel, and introducing people to community. The authors encourage the Gospel and the Word to stay central, as well as community involvement and helping the needy in the name of Christ. There is a great emphasis on home groups (the authors are themselves home-group leaders), and how this practice makes church planting easier. The togetherness of this practice aids in ones spiritual growth because one cannot become holy on his

My overall understanding of the gospel has changed during this course in many ways. Throughout this course, thus far, I have learned how to share the gospel more effectively and how to communicate the gospel to other people and different cultures. I have a better understanding and grasp of the gospel, and feel more confident for when I will present in front of other people. I understand more clearly how to explain about the good news of Jesus’ birth, death and resurrection and how to communicate it to people with different perspectives. Before this class I never really considered that other cultures and ethnic groups will have different views on the gospel, and will need to have it communicated to them differently. During one of the classes we watched a video by Jason Bethke about how he loved Jesus, but hated religion.

As the music started, I felt a sense of satisfaction that our service represented years of hard work, and our team was worthy to be measured by a representative of our local esteemed seminary. We transitioned into the Welcome, and as I quickly worked the room, I made sure I hit the area near the Professor, wanting to make sure she experienced the genuine kindness and love that characterizes our congregation. It was in that area of the room that I gave a quick hug to our dysfunctional former member, hoping she would see she was still loved and respected. I also smelled my new friend before he came up behind me, turning quickly to give him a handshake and a big smile, knowing he would find out soon enough I was the Pastor. Back at my seat, I settled back into my hermeneutical, homiletical checklist. Was I going to make the correct impression on our Professor that represented what we were about at Park Lake? Was I ready and prepared for this moment?

Evangelism at North Cleveland takes the shotgun approach. That is to say the evangelistic style of the church is not targeted towards any specific demographic of people, but rather the church is intentionally designed to be multi-generational and multi-cultural. While many might argue that this approach lacks the vision required for growth, I do not believe that North Cleveland’s primary mission is to grow in the same manner as the contemporary and mega-churches of recent years. North Cleveland seems to know their guns and they are sticking to them. On Sunday morning, you will find a plethora of traditional or “old school” elements, but I believe this is what is best for them. An attempt to modernize and keep up with the aesthetic qualities of the “coffee shop churches” would only lead North Cleveland into an identity crisis. They are a traditional church, and they are good at being traditional. I believe that North Cleveland is a breath of fresh air to those who have had a bad experience with traditional church, and can serve as a model for what a traditional church could and should look like.

Living life as a Christian, in many ways is difficult in that there is always a war being fought by the enemy for your faith. Dickson insists that, “there are clear New Testament passages urging us all to speak up for Christ when we can” (Dickson, 101). Christians are called to a life of spreading the gospel to all mankind and nations. Dickson urges that the gospel is the announcement of our King coming to make all things new again. Christian’s are called by Jesus Himself to spread this news and work of God’s anointed King and messiah Jesus! The main nugget Christians should take from this is how everyone is not an evangelists, however, Christians are clearly called to proclaim Christ from our lips as well as

The act of interest about this specific world issue has helped me pursue in contributing to those who are in financial crisis. With the help of my First Religious Confirmation program, I was able to help multiple of low income families by providing them with donated essential clothes and foods at the Santa Ana Civic Center. My program and I advertised our special cause to the community and have obtained numerous of food cans and clothes that can provide about ten families. Making a difference in people's lives have brought me joy in making a positive influence to them. Nobody should not be alone in facing their struggle but to to open to others in helping them. Because businesses are limited with hiring employees, many people in poverty does

The “Confrontational” evangelistic method I chose to research is Evangelism Explosion. This method was started in the early 1960’s by James Kennedy, pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Evangelism Explosion is a ministry that trains people how to share their faith in Christ and how to bring people from unbelief to belief.” Groups of three, after initial

Matthew 9:35-38 (NIV) reads, Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Through the lens of this text God reveals to us the heart He has for His people in a lost and suffering world. Jesus points out to his disciples what we should find significant today, and that is

On January 30,2016 I volunteered to help clean, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Six other members and I from the church gathered at 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. The job was to clean the church benches, floors, bathrooms and other areas in the church that may needed tidying up. I was asked to clean the bathrooms and back church benches of the church.

This course has had a great impact on my walk with Christ as well as my witness for Christ. I pastor a church and teach two classes and for me I thought that I was doing plenty. However this course has helped rekindle my passion for sharing Jesus Christ with people through personal evangelism. This paper will demonstrate what I have learned throughout this course.