Sharing Christ Through Follow-up Teams

Sharing Christ through Follow-up
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Why Do Church Visitation?
• 2 Timothy 2:1-2
(NASB)
– You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
– The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

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The Biblical Concept for Visitation
– Luke 19:1-10 - Zacchaeus’ home
– Mark 1:29-39 - Peter’s home
– Luke 7:36-39 - Pharisee’s home
– Mark 2:13-17 - Tax collector
– Matthew 9:10-12 - Undesirables, “sinners”

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The Purpose for Visitation
– Opportunities for evangelism
– Church is concerned
– Ministry opportunities
– Follow-up

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Who Should Participate in Visitation?
– The pastor
– Church staff
– Church leadership
– Members from middle school to senior adult

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How to Do Visitation
– Visit the visitors
– Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday
– Higher receptivity

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Who is a Prospect?
– All non-church members
– All visitors
– Decision-makers
– Event attendees
– Delinquent church members

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Preparing Prospect Sheets/Cards
– One sheet/card per visitor (all age groups)
– Name, address, phone number, ZIP code
– Map each sheet/card
– Map book
– Google maps (www.google.com)
– MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)

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Your Witnessing/Visitation Teams
– One team leader/mentor
– Two learners/disciples
– One man or woman per team

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Attendance for Church Visitation
– Vital for team
– Three people per team
– Two okay if married or single

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Team Leader/Mentor Qualifications
– Born-again
– A leader/mentor
– Spiritual Christian
– Active in Bible study
– Active in worship
– Supports ministry with tithe
– A passionate soul-winner
– Person of prayer

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Team Leader/Mentor Responsibilities
– Reproduce other soul-winners
– Able to share the gospel
– Enlist prayer partner
– Arrive early – prepare for visits
– Pray for visits and team
– Keep good records of visits

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Team Learner/Disciple Qualifications
– Born-again believer
– Committed to learn
– Actively in Bible study
– Actively in worship
– Enlist a prayer partner

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Team Learner/Disciple Responsibilities
– Learn, memorize gospel presentation
– Learn rules as team member for visit
– Assist team leader on visit
– Handle interruptions
– Plan weekly study time
– Pray daily for team
– Pray for prospects

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Resources for Equipping Teams
– www.nambstore.net
– Relay Evangelism
– One Hour/One Day Witnessing Workshop
Resources for New Believers
– www.nambstore.net