Evangelism 1

Please note: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon approval by SIBI, as outlined in the Learning Plan provided upon enrollment. Applicants must complete the acceptance process before payment. This course is residential.

Class is Fridays from 9:20-1:00 (CST)

Class Description:
In order to serve/lead a congregation in evangelism and outreach, you will need to be
able to develop relationships, initiate Bible studies, conduct Bible studies, answer
questions, overcome objections and involve Bible students and converts in the local
congregation as possible. The example you set will be vital to your congregation being a
growing, evangelistic congregation. It is intended that you receive instruction and tools
to use in being an effective evangelist. It is understood that we all have different gifts and
levels of giftedness, and some may find talking to others and setting up studies as easier
for some than others. This doesn’t take away from the biblical mandate to “go and make
disciples” or “seek and save the lost”. This is an essential skill and we will work on
developing it together.

Jesus uses two primary examples as he seeks to train His disciples in evangelism. He uses
the example of the fisherman and the example of the farmer. In this course of study, we
will be focusing primarily on two focuses:

1) What we will begin with what we will call the Psychology of Evangelism, the attitudes,
thinking and understanding we must have of the lost around us and the attitudes,
thinking and understanding they have of us as Christians and soul winners.
2) the example of the farmer working diligently to bring about a successful harvest. By
looking at the 12 steps that farmers apply to successfully plant, water and harvest their
crop, we will see 12 steps to successfully planting and watering as God gives the
increase (1 Cor. 3:6-7).