THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER! - Church Cafe - 7/7/19 The Engel Scale THE ENGEL SCALE The original model was developed by James F. Engel and Viggo Søgaard. It was later refined by Engel, who added several ideas from behavioural science, and published it in his 1975 book with W.F. Norton What's Gone Wrong With the Harvest and 1979 publication Contemporary Christian Communications. Gateway Christian Centre www.elimbradford.com Email: office@elimbradford.com Led by Page 1 of 6 www.marcusbennettlifecoach.co.uk Twitter @dyslexicpastor THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER! - Church Cafe - 7/7/19 Discussion 1 - Helping people up the Engel Scale What about the message of the Gospel will lift people higher on the Scale? What about the ‘messengers’ with the Gospel that will help people move up the Scale? What factors in a “not yet Christian” life with help them up the Scale? What factors about church &/or church life will help people move up the scale? Gateway Christian Centre www.elimbradford.com Email: office@elimbradford.com Led by Page 2 of 6 www.marcusbennettlifecoach.co.uk Twitter @dyslexicpastor THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER! - Church Cafe - 7/7/19 Discussion 2 - What pulls People down the Engel Scale What about the message of the Gospel will pull people down the Scale? What, about the ‘messengers’ with the Gospel can pull people down the Scale? What factors in a “not yet Christian’s” life with pull people down the Scale? What factors about Church &/or Church Life will pull people down the Scale? Gateway Christian Centre www.elimbradford.com Email: office@elimbradford.com Led by Page 3 of 6 www.marcusbennettlifecoach.co.uk Twitter @dyslexicpastor THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER! - Church Cafe - 7/7/19 THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF HELPING PEOPLE INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS (up the Engle scale) Key attributes Communication of the gospel message - the 5yr old rule! Compassion - BE KIND Community - we all need it (people of peace diļ¬erent methodology) Character with consistency - keep growing Communion with God - builds all the above Key attitudes Friendships not projects - KEEP BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Good deeds builds good will, which opens doors for the good news - BE KIND TO PEOPLE Key Question to ask yourself What groups of people do you spend time with (school gate, work, where you live, church, community groups, fitness classes etc.) Where are these people on their spiritual journey? (on the Engel Scale) What small steps can you take to see some people grow in their spiritual journey (those in the minus numbers of the Engel Scale) Gateway Christian Centre www.elimbradford.com Email: office@elimbradford.com Led by Page 4 of 6 www.marcusbennettlifecoach.co.uk Twitter @dyslexicpastor - Church Cafe - 7/7/19 THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER! Case study Jackie Engel Scale no..…..? • No awareness of God but ‘spiritual’, works as a cleaner in large organisation • No church background, or no Christians who are close to her • Had “colourful chapters” in her life • Lives alone on a tight income At work meets Chris • • • • Communication - 10/10 Compassion - 7/10 Community - connected to large church with well known building Character. - ?/10 At bus stop sees George • • • • Communication - 4/10 Compassion - 7/10 Community - connected to a church which runs a CAP centre Character. - ?/10 At Bingo seeing Alex • • • • Communication - 6/10 Compassion - 6/10 Community - connected to a church, bingo and a community centre Character. - ?/10 QUESTION? Who will make the most progress and why? (use your imagination) What are the Key factors? Gateway Christian Centre www.elimbradford.com Email: office@elimbradford.com Led by Page 5 of 6 www.marcusbennettlifecoach.co.uk Twitter @dyslexicpastor THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER! - Church Cafe - 7/7/19 Application Be intentional • Prayer • Learning • Open to/looking for new friendships Build relationships • Move people up the scale Be kind Be yourself • DON’T BE WEIRD! Know what and how • Can you share the gospel? • What meetings/community can help you share your Faith? • What do you need? Gateway Christian Centre www.elimbradford.com Email: office@elimbradford.com Led by Page 6 of 6 www.marcusbennettlifecoach.co.uk Twitter @dyslexicpastor
