A comprehensive outreach strategy developed by some Pastors and Directors of Christian Outreach in t

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NET Fishing

• A comprehensive outreach strategy developed by
  some Pastors and Directors of Christian Outreach
  in the Twin Cities

by Philip M. Bickel
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NET Partners and Supporters
The NET Fishing Design Team

• Phil Bickel, Heidi Breitbarth, Keith Brutlag,
  Gene Bunkowske, Phil Johnson

• Lutheran Hour Ministries
• The Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian
  Outreach
• LCMS World Relief Human Care
• Wheatridge Foundation
• You? Your small group? Your church?

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Jesus said I will make you fishers of people.

• How many fish can be caught with a net?

• How many fish can be caught with a pole?

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What isNET Fishing?

• Because believers accomplish Gods mission more
  effectively when they work together, NET Fishing
  links believers and their God-given strengths
  and passions into a Network of Evangelistic
  Teams.

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NET Fishing occurs on 3 levels

• Individuals organize into teams.

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Organizeinto Teams
LEVEL 1

• Evangelism is a team sport. Encourage
  guide people to form evangelism teams.
• Every team member is unique. Each witnesses
  on the basis of his or her strengths
  spiritual gifts, abilities, skills, and
  experiences.

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Organizeinto Teams
LEVEL 1

• You made the team. God chose you as a gifted
  and valuable team player.
• Dont bench yourself. Define witnessing by
  what you can do.
• The Holy Spirit is your coach. Enjoy playing
  together under His direction.

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Team Habits
LEVEL 1

• Identify people who need Christs love.
• Pray daily for their conversion.
• Regularly spend time with 1 or 2 of them.
• Find ways to serve them.
• Share Christ as the Spirit opens conversations.
• Involve others from your team.
• Plan events for all your friends.

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NET Fishing occurs on 3 levels

• Individuals organize into teams.
• Teams network together.

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LEVEL 2
Teams Network Together

• Despite Gods equipping, a congregations teams
  often fail to network.

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Fishing Gear theLord Provides Us
LEVEL 2

• Prayer for the Spirit to work
• Friendship building
• Verbal witnessing
• Answering the questionsdoubters ask
• Bible teaching for seekers

Prayer,Witnessing Evangelism
Apologetics Bible Studies for Seekers
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More Fishing Tackle
LEVEL 2

• Print media aimed at peoples needs
• Promotion and advertising
• Artists and musicians
• Concerts, events, speakers, worship
• Walking Wounded, survivors who help others with
  similar difficulties
• Human care community development

The Walking Wounded Human CareMinistries
Media, Music,Arts, Events Worship
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More GearGod Provides
LEVEL 2
ChurchMultiplication Leadership Training

• Church planting(your culture others)
• Leader development

Discipleship,Cell Groups Membership

• Discipleship training
• Cell groups
• Membership instruction

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Churches without teams that network
LEVEL 2
6 ChurchMultiplication Leadership Training
1 Prayer,Witnessing Evangelism

• Ministries lack communication teamwork.

• Reach out to maintain the institution.

2 Apologetics Bible Studies for Seekers
5 Discipleship,Cell Groups Membership
GoalGet moremembers
4 Media, Music,Arts, Events Worship
3 The Walking Wounded Human CareMinistries

• Evangelismoccurs more by accident than plan.

• Expect lost people to come to us.

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Tired offishing alone?
LEVEL 2
Weave together all your

• Passions and Interests
• Abilities and Spiritual Gifts
• Resources and Strengths

And you get a Network of Evangelistic Teams.
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Network of Evangelistic Teams
LEVEL 2
6 ChurchMultiplication Leadership Training
1 Prayer,Witnessing Evangelism

• Evangelismis central.

• All ministries are linked.

2 Apologetics Bible Studies for Seekers
5 Discipleship,Cell Groups Membership
Proclaim Law Gospel
4 Media, Music,Arts, Events Worship
3 The Walking Wounded Human CareMinistries

• We meet people where they hurt.

• People contactus at their own pace.

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How the NET Works
LEVEL 2
6 ChurchMultiplication Leadership Training
1 Prayer,Witnessing Evangelism

• People witness to Tom pray.
• He explores the Bible.

• Tom finds our website.
• He attends an event.

2 Apologetics Bible Studies for Seekers
5 Discipleship,Cell Groups Membership
Proclaim Law Gospel
4 Media, Music,Arts, Events Worship
3 The Walking Wounded Human CareMinistries

• Tom joins a support group.
• Walking wounded help him.

• People answer Toms questions.
• The Holy Spirit leads him to faith.

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Teams Network Together
ProclaimLaw Gospel
LEVEL 2

• Nets work when evangelism is central. All
  church activities can be doorways to Christ.
• Address felt needs. Meet folks where they
  hurt or are questioning.
• People are the best media. Mass media is
  useful, but cant do it all.
• Adjust the fragrance level. Smell like
  Jesus, but to varied degrees (2 Cor. 214-16).

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NET Fishing occurs on 3 levels

• Individuals organize into teams.
• Teams network together.
• Churches share their strengths.

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Churches ShareTheir Strengths
LEVEL 3

• Stone Soup evangelism. Each church shares what
  it has and helps the others succeed.
• We touch peoples hearts with Christs love and
  thus build rapport with our community.
• As not-yet Christians hear the Good News,
  converts will add new insights and strength.

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LEVEL 3

• A ministry launched in Dec. 2007
• Puts NET Fishing into action
• Invites you to participate

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Door2Hopes Initial Topic
LEVEL 3
Depression, grief, anger, anxiety, etc.
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door2hopenetwork.org
LEVEL 3

• Basic info about depression
• Links to helpful ministries and support groups
• Stories from believers who struggle with
  depression
• Booklets on depression and related topics
• Videos, songs, poems, paintings, and other arts
• Jokes, anecdotes, and other causes for laughter
• Scripture texts and prayers on depression and
  hope
• Bible studies and articles addressing peoples
  questions about God

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Door2Hope Events
LEVEL 3

• Depression Resources Open House
• Nutrition Seminar for Depression
• Celebration of Hope Concert
• Music Therapy

• Events include diverse elements food, music,
  exercise, Scriptures, sub-topics of depression,
  etc.

• Designed for people struggling with depression,
  grief, fear, anger, or loneliness.

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The Key Role ofthe Average Believer
LEVEL 3

• Pray for Door2Hope to touch people who need
  Christs love.
• Use Door2Hope to care for and witness to your
  friends.
• Learn about Door2Hopes website, resources, and
  events.
• Offer your resources to Door2Hope.
• Tell depressed friends about door2hopenetwork.org
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• Invite friends to Door2Hope events.
• Encourage other Christians touse Door2Hope.

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Churches ShareTheir Strengths
LEVEL 3

• These churches have agreed to form a NET
• St. Michaels, Bloomington, MN
• Redemption, Bloomington, MN
• Christ, Shakopee, MN
• St. Pauls, Minneapolis, MN
• Community of Faith, Zimmerman, MN

And how about churches in your area ?
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Initial Topicsof Door2Hope
LEVEL 3

• Depression and Hope Winter 2008
• Maturity and Aging Fall 2009
• Music, Arts, and Creativity ASAP. Visit
  www.artreachtoday.org.
• Love, Relationships, and Marriage Spring
  2010

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Future Door2Hope Topics
LEVEL 3

• Addictions and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders.
• Children and Parenting.
• Work, Vocation, and Purpose.
• Managing Money and Life.
• Friendship and Community.
• Physical Health.
• Ethics and Daily Choices.
• Prayer, Spirituality, and God.
• Immigration and Citizenship.
• Whatever you want to create.

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Imagine UnlimitedTarget Audiences
LEVEL 3

• Together we can design a NET for
• Artists Apartment dwellers
• Muslims Action comic book fans
• Latinos And more
• Teens
• What target audiences do you long reach?

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Imagine a NET as big as
LEVEL 3
6 ChurchMultiplication Leadership Training
1 Prayer,Witnessing Evangelism

• Your circuit

• Your city or region

2 Apologetics Bible Studies for Seekers
5 Discipleship,Cell Groups Membership
Proclaim Law Gospel
4 Media, Music,Arts, Events Worship
3 The Walking Wounded Human CareMinistries

• National

• International

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Imagine an Army of Volunteers
LEVEL 3

• Pray-ers, survivors of life problems
• Writers, graphic artists, media experts
• Researchers, counselors, theologians
• Witnesses, care givers, group leaders
• Director, supervisors, grant writers
• Data processors, volunteer coordinators

God will weave the NET,placing each of us in our
key role.
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Discover YourPlace in the NET
Letsgo fishing!

• What is God calling me to do?
• What are my spiritual gifts, abilities, skills?
• What human need do I long to address with the
  love of Christ? What is my passion?
• Who could I invite to fish with me?
• How can we use the resources at
  door2hopenetwork.org?

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PrepareYour NET
Letsgo fishing!

• Identify. What are my churchs and
  communitysstrengths and passions?
• Connect. What local needs could be met by linking
  with people elsewhere?
• Synergize. What needs in other places could we
  help meet?
• Confess. What will the Spirit need to do to
  overcome our independence?

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Letsgo fishing!
Cast Your NET

• Take action. Develop your own ads, events,
  support groups, classes, etc.
• Follow-through. Maintain contact, share the
  Gospel, and disciple converts.
• Evaluate. Make improvements regularly.
• Stay the course. Build rapport every year.

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Contact Us
Letsgo fishing!

• www.netfishing.org
• www. artreachtoday.org for artists
• Email partners_at_netfishing.org
• St. Michaels Lutheran Church 9201 Normandale
  Blvd. Bloomington, MN 55437 USA
• Tel. [phone]

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Let's go fishing!

• Individuals organize into teams.
• Teams network together.
• Churches share their strengths.

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Network of Evangelistic Teams
6 ChurchMultiplication Leadership Training
1 Prayer,Witnessing Evangelism

• Every ministry is a door for evangelism.

• People in many places work together as one.

2 Apologetics Bible Studies for Seekers
5 Discipleship,Cell Groups Membership
Proclaim Law Gospel
4 Media, Music,Arts, Events Worship
3 The Walking Wounded Human CareMinistries

• Every believer plays a role based on his or
  her strengths.

• We ignite a national outreach movement.

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I tell you the truth, anyone who believesin me
will do what I have been doing.He will do even
greater things than these, because I am going to
the Father. John 1412