FAITH Evangelism Overview

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FAITH Evangelism Overview

• Dave Frasure
• Bible Teaching/Leadership Resource Group
• State Convention of Baptists in Ohio

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What is FAITH?

• An intentional approach of disciple making,
  evangelism training and ministry through the
  Sunday School or Small Group ministry of a local
  church

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What is FAITH?

• A process not a program a journey not a
  destination
• It begins with FAITH Evangelism 1 and has the
  option of additional training

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How is FAITH Structured?

• FAITH uses a three-person visitation team,
  usually from the same class or department, with
  one person of a different gender
• FAITH involves a 12-week training/visitation
  emphasis

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Session Titles

• The Great Adventure
• Moving Toward Spiritual Dialogue
• Finding Connection Points
• F is for Forgiveness
• A is for Available
• I is for Impossible

• T is for Turn
• H is for Heaven
• The Invitation
• They Accept Jesus Now What?
• Your Role in Kingdom Work
• Your Next Step

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How is FAITH Structured?

• Each weekly session includes
• Team time
• Teaching time
• Visitation time
• Celebration time

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How is FAITH Structured?

• FAITH Features five types of visits
• Evangelism/prospect visit
• Ministry visit
• Opinion poll visit
• Baptism visit
• Follow-up visit

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How is FAITH Structured?

• As Learners complete the 12-week process, they
  are encouraged to become team leaders who will
  form a new FAITH team

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How is FAITH Structured?

• Former Leaders are encouraged to enlist new
  Learners for the next cycle of training

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• In your personal opinion, what do you understand
  it takes for a person to go to heaven and have
  eternal life?
• May I share with you how the Bible answers that
  question?

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• F is for Forgiveness
• Everyone has sinned and needs Gods
  forgivenessRomans 323
• Gods forgiveness is in Jesus onlyEphesians 17

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• A is for Available
• Gods forgiveness is available for allJohn 316
• Gods forgiveness is available, but not
  automaticMatthew 721

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• I is for Impossible
• According to the Bible it is impossible to get to
  heaven on our ownEphesians 28-9
• So how can a sinful person have eternal life and
  enter heaven?

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• T is for Turn
• If you were going down the road and someone asked
  you to turn, what would he or she be asking you
  to do? (Change direction)

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• T is for Turn
• Turn away from sin and selfLuke 133
• Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and LordJohn
  146
• Heres the greatest news of allRomans 109-10

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• H is for Heaven
• Heaven is a place where we will live with God
  foreverJohn 143
• Eternal life begins now with JesusJohn 1010

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• H can also stand for how
• How can a person have Gods forgiveness, eternal
  life and heaven?
• By trusting Jesus as your Savior and Lord

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The FAITH Gospel Presentation

• Invitation
• InquireUnderstanding what we have shared, would
  you like to receive this forgiveness by trusting
  in Christ as your personal Savior and Lord?
• Invite Insure

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What does FAITH cost?

• FAITH Leader Kit 99.95includes Facilitator
  Guide and CD Implementation Guide CD various
  cards and leaflets
• FAITH Journal (Learner book) 10.95

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What does FAITH cost?

• Other resources, clothing and novelty items are
  available at LifeWay Christian Resources
• If a church is committed to using FAITH
  Evangelism in an Ohio church, scholarships are
  availablecontact Dave Frasure

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Who to contact

• Dave FrasureDFrasure_at_scbo.org 1-877-SCBO ORG
• LifeWay Christian Resourceswww.lifeway.com/FAITH
  1-800-458-2772