Prayer, Evangelism and Worship

On a meeting last March 25-27, 2013 with Western States Director of Evangelism, we were challenged to come up with a list of resources that we can share with each other.  I got so excited, not just on my end to share, but to be receiving some resources that can help our Hawaii Pacific Baptists in the area of evangelism.   I'll update this blog once I receive from others, but below is what I shared to them that I hope maybe of interest to you. Basic Training Journey:   This is one of the finest material one can learn through a church planting workshop.  It is not just good for those who are planting churches, but for groups who are thinking to start a fresh in their churches.  Basic training overview can be seen here  http://www.churchplantingvillage.net/btjtrain/  .  You may contact Steven at steven@hpbaptist.net to learn the yearly workshops done in Oahu and other islands.   No Home Left Behind Maps:   The goal is to give each c...

WHAT:  My Hope Training, Strategic Planning to Reach Your Community WHEN:  September 28, 10:45am; during the   Evangelism Conference with David Geisler  (9/27-28).    WHERE:  University Avenue Baptist Church (2305 University Avenue);   Other Islands:   Live Video Streaming available at hpbc.adobeconnect.com/webinar HOW:   Register  here.   or contact Dawn at dawn@hpbaptist.net or at (808) 356-8332.  As a pastor, i look for church evangelism initiatives that is inspiring, informative and equipping.  My Hope America with Billy Graham will prove to be one of those.  The concept is simple.  Be like Matthew, who after he got saved, invited his friends to his house to meet Jesus (Matthew 9:9-10).  In the same token, I will encourage my people to be Matthews and invite their friends to their house on November 7.  Why November 7?  While this church outreach can be done any...

There is strength in numbers. By coordinating evangelism efforts, churches can share resources, planning and the excitement of large-sale mobilization. The latest such effort for Southern Baptists is God's Plan for Sharing (GPS). It's a 10-year effort with the "audacious vision", as NAMB's Jerry Pipes calls it, of every believer sharing and every person in North America hearing the gospel message by 2020. The first local GPS campaign, known as Across Hawaii Pacific, already is well under way. Associations and churches are gearing up to touch hundreds and thousands of households in March with a targeted media campaign, prayerwalking and distribution of packets containing Find It Here drop-in pieces and invitations to Easter services. The effort will culminate in five weeks of follow-up with the new believers. Sample Time Table Sign up here What's the Committment?

March Madness!!! First the tsunami, now College Basketball. Wait - i meant GPS. And that's nothing to get mad about. The devil will but not us. March is our month for sowing and harvesting. Engines are reving up throughout our SBC ohana as we prepare and wait in great expectation of what God is already doing and about to do on April 4, your Easter Sunday Service. One unique feature of GPS is the concertive partnership of churches. We are doing this together. We have 40 churches partnering, praying and plowing the field. As we draw near to March 14, the number is likely to increase. You are not alone! If you have not visited our website lately, now is the time. www.hpbaptist.net/prayer brings to you a whole host of resources. In this email, let me introduce you to http://www.mappingcenter.com/ . The downloads may take awhile but it's worth the wait. Here's what it can do for you. 1. Know where your members are in the neighborhood. 2. Know who are your neighbors by nam...

“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” (Hebrews 12:14) How do I start witnessing? Who do I share Jesus to? Does evangelism ever stop just because there is no evangelism event in the church? If Jesus meant that we be a witness for him constantly, then there shouldn’t be any pressure representing him before others. If it is to be a lifestyle, then it’s only a pressure if we cease to live for Jesus. Evangelism becomes an overflow. The how, who and when are addressed easily as you grow richly in Christ. With your constant relationship with Christ here are some things you won’t have to struggle with when it comes to witnessing: 1. Is this the one? The sad picture of evangelism is asking “is this the person to share to?” You are to shine your light to all. Everyone is a candidate to eternal life. No pressure evangelism doesn’t ask, we assume the whole world needs the light. Let your daily interaction be the basis of who to share to. I was in...