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Helping People In Their Journey - Systems

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Our human body is made up of many systems - respiratory, digestive, skeletal and on. In doing church, we deal with systems as well like discipleship, leadership and for this article evangelism.  Within the system are different tracks that make it work. May I suggest three tracks for this evangelism system:  Pre-evangelism,  Gospel Sharing and Follow Up. Pre-evangelism.   When it comes to the gospel, people start in different places. Some are 10 steps behind others are one step closer.  Whatever the case may be, pre-evangelism track deploys activities that are redemptive in nature.  Sharing a meal, visiting the sick and clothing the poor are just some of the many activities Jesus prescribed in Matthew 25:36 on we can let our light shine (cf. Matt. 5:16).   These activities announced in Jesus name, are geared to help advance the Gospel in someone's life.   Gospel sharing. This is the part where people give permission to listen to the gospel presentation.  Dependi

The Main Event Witnessing strategy - (Pacquiao and Mayweather Fight)

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Sports have been a crucial element in American life.  From Basketball, to Football and now to Boxing.  In many ways, pre-evangelism can occur in any of these. THE MAIN EVENT. Everyone's ears and eyes will be turned to the biggest boxing fight of the century, Pacquiao and Mayweather, May 2 at MGM.  What people don't know is that there's an embedded spiritual message behind this fight.  Manny Pacqquio, who turned to Jesus five years ago, had found a reason for why this main Event is the Main Event. MANNY'S STORY.   It's not the money nor the prize, but to Manny, it's a platform to share Jesus to others  ( click here ).  Manny shares his story of how his life was aimless and littered by many things and yet without direction.  In his testimony, he recalls how one day, he couldn't find satisfaction in all of these.  It was then that he heard the voice of the Lord in a dream.  Days later, he would discover the word and discover a rich relationship with J