Starting a New Ministry From Scratch

We can reach unreached communities and people

groups through ministries that are contextually relevant.

CORE VALUES FOR MINISTRY BASED EVANGELISM

Individual ServiceTrustworthinessCommunity Involvement Professional Objectivity Willingness to ShareRespect for Human DifferencesEmpowering InterventionsPersistent AdvocacyTransforming StrategiesPersonal Renewal

What are the steps to starting an evangelistic

ministry?

STEP ONE: Prayer

Provides direction

Spiritually prepares the way for Ministry Evangelism

Ensures powerful, appropriate, and timely witness

Allows for effective and fruitful follow-up

PRAYER

Seek God’s guidance and calling through personal and group prayer and Bible study

Prayer walk and drive communities and neighborhoods that are being neglected and unreached by existing church ministries

Prayer journey your city and/or church community to become sensitive to the needs of residents.

STEP TWO: Share the VisionPreach a series of messages on Ministry Based

EvangelismUtilize the interpretive VideoSchedule testimonies

Place Ministry Evangelism stories in newsletter

Provide bulletin inserts about Ministry Evangelism opportunities

Organize a first time simple community project

What Is Servanthood Evangelism?

Servanthood evangelism is intentionally sharing Christ by modeling biblical servanthood.

Servanthood evangelism is a combination of simple acts of kindness and intentional personal evangelism.

Servanthood Evangelism Can Be

Done By…

WomenSenior adultsTeenagersChildrenInter-generational

Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism

1 It is effective in reaching people in today’s culture; Is easily

contextualized. 2 It is personal evangelism in a corporate

setting. 3 It is low-risk evangelism. 4 It can become an essential part of the

church’s mission.

Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism

5 it is fun! 6 it involves everyone in evangelism,

especially family units. 7 Servanthood evangelism follows a

model of Jesus.

Strengths of Servanthood Evangelism

8 Servanthood evangelism allows laypeople to use their creativity to

initiate ministry opportunities. 9 Servanthood evangelism takes very

few resources and can thus be done anywhere in any setting.

10 Servanthood evangelism is extremely winsome.

Foundational Principles

Those participating must be intentionally evangelistic.

Those participating must genuinely care about people.

Eventually, those participating need be equipped as personal witnesses.

How to Begin Servanthood Evangelism Seek the father’s power and

presence.

Enlist the people.

Resource.

Vacate the church.

Evaluate.

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How to Begin Servanthood Evangelism Seek the father’s power and

presence.

Enlist the people.

Resource.

Vacate the church.

Evaluate.

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Keep in Mind

Servanthood evangelism is not an end unto itself.

Servanthood evangelism is a process, not a program.

Examples of Servanthood Evangelism

Single mom’s oil changeWindshield washingChange burned out light bulbsGive away water in a park in the summerFree house number painting on curbsFeed parking metersLeaf raking

“People Are More Than Twice As Likely to Allow a

Person to Share Their Faith When Evangelism Is

Combined With Simple Acts of servanthood.”

Simple acts of kindness and

intentional personal evangelism.

Sharing Christ by modeling

biblical servanthood

STEP THREE: Gather Information

Conduct a community needs assessmentSurvey church members for ministry

concernsInterview people who live in the

community

Use demographic data to identify lifestyle and people groups

Determine giftedness of church members

Purposes of a Community Needs Assessment

Learn about community servicesAssess community problems and unmet

needs.Establish relationships with community

agencies and organizationsDetermine how Christians and churches

can become involved in ministry

Who Should Participate

Church staffAssociational staffOn Mission Team membersLay people with a passion for

community ministries

Agencies/Individuals to Interview

Drug & Alcohol rehab programsBattered women’s sheltersSchool principalsMayorChief of Police/FireHospiceSenior CenterHousing project managersEtc.

Determine the agencies/individuals to be surveyedSet a date for the surveyRecruit volunteersSet appointmentsSend letters 1 week prior to appointments.Do the surveyCompile resultsDistribute and study

Steps to a Community Needs Survey

Schedule for Assessment Day

8:30 am Breakfast8:50 am Pair up teams and give assignments9:00 am Orientation9:30 am Depart for appointments10:00 am First appointment11:00 am Second appointmentNoon Lunch, complete reports, debriefing

Follow-Up

Compile the list of possibilitiesAppoint a task force to determine

which ministry or ministries your church should undertake

Make plans for starting the new ministry/ministries

Multi-Family Housing Needs Assessment Interview Form

MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW FORM Property Name:___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________ Telephone:________________________________ Date:_________________________ Person Interviewed____________________________ Position:____________________ 1. What kind of community do you manage? Number of units:_________ Cost to rent ________________ Age of property ________ Estimate percentage of turnovers ___________________ Percent occupied _________ Percentage of these groups: children ______ Youth _____ Seniors ____Singles _____ College students _____ Single parents _____ ethnics _____ those needing English ______ 2. What are the greatest unmet needs of the community and the residents? 3. What are some of your management needs and/or concerns? Examples of needs: handling referrals/benevolence needs of individual residents, dealing with community spirit, providing for activities & educational programs, etc. Examples of concerns: dealing with lease breakage, parking, occupancy, vandalism, drugs, keeping conflict down between neighbors or within resident units, etc. 4. How do you think volunteers or a church could address these needs? List any ideas for programs that could be started on site or off site such as organized activities, Chaplaincy, Bible Studies, etc 5. Would residents be interested in any of the following? ____Parents Night Out, _____Seasonal activities, ____seminars, ____health screening, _____lasses on safety, ____Money Management Class, ____Chaplaincy Assistance, ____Crisis/Benevolence Assistance, ____New Resident’s Welcome Pack, ____Tutoring, ____Parenting Classes, ____Home Bible Studies, ____ Other: _____________ Would it be possible for a church to offer a free community wide block party or other first event to determine interest level? _______ What are some possible dates and times?

Could residents share their opinion about activities by completing a Resident’s Interest Survey? When and how could a survey be conducted? What type of promotion would be permissible & when? What other concerns do you have? Any special rules or legal concerns? When are the best times to contact you for follow-up?

Survey of Church MembersCHURCH/COMMUNITY NEEDS CHURCH SURVEY FORM

Please review the following list of people, places and needs. Check areas of need that the church can meet. Also check any areas with which you would like to work.

Topic I know of a

need in this area:

I would like to work in this

area Where are these people? 1. Inner-city areas 2. Suburbs 3. Revitalized neighborhoods 4. Urban fringe areas 5. Isolated communities 6. Unchurched communities 7. Transitional areas – racial 8. Transitional areas –ethnic 9. Transitional areas – economic 10. Multifamily housing 11. Low-income housing 12. Mobile homes 13. Condominiums 14. Governmentally impacted areas 15. Industrially impacted areas 16. Militarily impacted areas 17. Resort areas What language-culture groups are affected? 18. Immigrants 19. Refugees 20. Internationals 21. Diplomats 22. Seamen 23. Foreign tourists 24. Temporary workers 25. Foreign wives/children 26. Undocumented persons 27. Language – Europeans 28. Language – Hispanics 29. Language – American Indians 30. Language – Middle Easterners 31. Language – Caribbeans 32. Language - Asians 33. Language – Deaf

Interview People Who Live in the Community

Be safety conscious:Remain on the porch unless you know the peopleGo during daylight hoursGo during good weatherBe aware of your surroundingsRespect signs that indicate the person does not

want a visitorStay in tune with the Holy Spirit

Interview People Who Live in the Community

Explain you are surveying to discover needs a church might help with

Identify your church by nameAsk the following questions: What problems and needs are there in this

community? What could a church or group of churches do to

help? If you could speak to a church group, what would

you say? Offer to pray with them

Using Demographic Data

Determine Giftedness

Study spiritual gifts

Utilize a spiritual gifts inventory

Involve members in a ministry and see who is exercising what gift

Consult with other believers

Conduct a volunteer interest survey

STEP FOUR: Determining the Right Ministry for You

Look at areas where no ministry is being doneLook for areas where ministry is being done,

but Christ is not being sharedLook at the giftedness of your congregationLook at the resources you have for doing

ministryDoes anyone have a passion for a certain

ministry?

STEP FIVE: Equip Members to Verbally and Intentionally Share The Gospel

Preach personal evangelism Profile personal evangelism with

testimoniesPlan personal evangelism by putting

training and visitation on the calendarProvide personal evangelism tools such as

tracts, scripture portions, Bibles

STEP SIX: Implementing a Ministry

Prayerfully select a ministry projectDefine the purpose of the ministryWrite objectives for the ministryDevelop an action plan for each objectiveSecure resources for the ministryAssign responsibilities for implementationReceive progress reports and evaluate resultsCelebrate God’s activity

STEP SEVEN: Organize Volunteer Ministries

Establish objectives for existing and new ministries that clearly call for evangelistic and discipleship outcomes

Recruit and train ministry coordinators who will coordinate and coach other volunteers and will keep the church informed on needs and results

Strengthen and resource those ministries that intentionally focus on lost and unchurched persons

STEP EIGHT: Prioritize Outreach and Missions

Seek to direct a minimum of 60 percent of the church’s resources and ministry toward evangelistic outreach ministries and church planting.

Create a visionary congregational culture that values every member serving as a called, gifted, on-mission Christian.

His Heart, Our Hands: A Ministry Evangelism Tool Kit

Part I

Introduction

Part IIIllustrative stories

Part IIIGroup discussion with Pastors and church leaders involved in ministry evangelism

• Charitable Choice

• 501(c)3 Organizations

• Spiritual Inventory

• Key Q&A

Simple acts of kindness and

intentional personal evangelism.

Sharing Christ by modeling

biblical servanthood

Two inspirational Messages

Power Point Presentations

Clip Art

InstructionalProgram on ServanthoodEvangelism

His Heart, our Hands (0633034495) $12.99 and Servanthood Evangelism (0840085052) $3.95 may be ordered separately if needed.

His Heart, Our Hands: A Ministry Evangelism Tool Kit