ONE-DAY
SOUL-WINNING
WORKSHOP
Evangelism & Church Growth Team
Arkansas Baptist State Convention
(Designed by Jeff Jones, ABSC)
THE HOLY SPIRIT
AT WORK IN THE LIFE
OF A LOST PERSON
Precedes the Witness (Acts 10:1-5)
Reveals God’s Existence (Rom. 1:18-23)
Convicts of Sin (John 16:8)
Brings the Lost Person from Death to Life
(John 3:5-6; Titus 3:5)
THE HOLY SPIRIT
AT WORK
IN THE LIFE
OF THE WITNESS
Empowers the Witness (Acts 1:8)
With Authority (Matt. 28:18-20)
With Boldness (Acts 4:30-31)
Imparts Wisdom to the Witness
(Luke 12:12)
FILLED WITH THE
HOLY SPIRIT
What It Means to Be Filled
Possessed
Permeated
Saturated
Controlled
Why We Are to Be Filled
It Is God’s Command (Eph. 5:18)
It Is God’s Means of Empowering Every
Believer (Acts 1:8)
HOW TO BE FILLED
Have a Genuine Desire to Be Filled
Hunger (Matt. 5:6)
Thirst (John 7:37-39)
Confess and Forsake Known Sin
(1 John 1:9)
Submit Your Will to God’s Will
Surrender (Rom. 12:1)
Yield (Rom. 6:13)
In Faith, Believe God Has Filled You
(Gal. 3:14)
DEVELOPING YOUR
PERSONAL TESTIMONY
Definition: Each Individual’s Account of
the Experience of New Life in Christ
Basic Characteristics
Is Has Authority.
It Communicates.
It Relates.
A Biblical Example (Acts 22:3-15)
I Have Not Always Been a Christian (vv.3-5).
I Committed My Life to Christ (vv.6-13).
My Life in Christ is Different (vv.14-15).
GUIDELINES FOR
PREPARING YOUR
PERSONAL TESTIMONY
Remember That Your Testimony is
Important.
Be Prepared for Opportunities to Share It.
Keep It Short and Simple.
Keep It to the Point.
Give Adequate Details.
GUIDELINES FOR
PREPARING YOUR
PERSONAL TESTIMONY
Avoid Bragging and Negative Remarks.
Don’t Use “Church” Words.
Relive Your Testimony as You Tell It.
Ask, “If I were hearing this testimony, what
would it mean to me?”
OUTLINE OF A PERSONAL
TESTIMONY
1. My Life Before Receiving Jesus
2. How I Received Jesus
3. How Jesus Makes My Life Meaningful
Instructions
Under Point 1
Consider Your Religious Background.
Were You Born into a Religious or a Nonreligious
Home?
Did You Attend Sunday School or Church?
How Did You Realize You Were Not a Christian?
Under Point 2
Did Someone Speak with You Privately?
Was It During a Revival, Sunday School Class, or
Worship Service?
Was It the Result of a Series of Events?
Under Point 3
Has He Given You Peace?
Has He Taken Away the Fear of Death?
Has He Helped Your Marriage?
Has He Given You Purpose?
PRACTICING YOUR
TESTIMONY
Select a Partner.
Decide Who Will Talk First.
First Person Talks Two Minutes When Told
to Begin.
Second Person Talks Two Minutes When
Told to Begin.
PREPARATIONS FOR
SOUL-WINNING VISITS
Determine Specific Responsibilities.
Who Will Knock in the Door?
Who Will Ask Permission to Enter the Home?
Who Will Present the Gospel?
PREPARATIONS FOR
SOUL-WINNING VISITS
Secure Items Necessary for Making Visits.
Prospect Cards
A Bible or New Testament
Printed Information About Church
Several “Eternal Life” Booklets
Specific Directions to the Home
PREPARATIONS FOR
SOUL-WINNING VISITS
Spend Time in Prayer.
Specifically for the Prospect
About the Circumstances of the Visit
For the Leadership of the Holy Spirit
That You Will Be Yielded to the Holy Spirit
GETTING IN THE DOOR
Knock Firmly.
Step Back One Step After Knocking.
Introduce Yourself and Other Team
Members.
Call the Person by Name.
State the Name of Your Church and Purpose of
Your Visit.
Ask Permission to Come In.
IF NOT INVITED IN
Ask Permission to Come Back At a More
Convenient Time.
If Reply Is Positive, Make an Appointment.
If Reply Is Negative:
Ask for Permission to Leave a Booklet.
Point Out Features of the Booklet.
Thank the Prospect for His or Her Time.
THE GUIDED
CONVERSATION
Purpose
Allows Us to Become a Friend to the
Person by Getting to Know Something
About That Person and Showing a Personal
Interest.
Helps Us to Determine the Spiritual
Condition of the Person.
Provides a Smooth Transition into the
Gospel Presentation.
THE F I R E ACROSTIC
FAMILY
Are You a Native of This Area?
How Long Have You Lived in This Community?
Are You Married?
Do You Have Children?
Transition: Do You Have Any Special Hobbies?
INTERESTS
Sports?
Gardening?
Reading?
Transition: When You Attend Church, Where Do
You Attend?
THE F I R E ACROSTIC
RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND
Church Background?
Religious Influence?
Transition: Thank You for Sharing With Me. My
Religious Background Is Somewhat Different.
(Share Personal Testimony.)
EXPLORATORY QUESTION
Do You Mind If I Ask You the Personal
Question Written on the Front of This Booklet?
MY PERSONAL
TESTIMONY
1. My Life Before Receiving Jesus.
2. How I Received Jesus.
3. How Jesus Makes My Life Meaningful.
HOW TO USE THE
“ETERNAL LIFE”
BOOKLET
Fill Out Back of Booklet.
Sit Beside Prospect.
Hold Booklet So Prospect Can See One
Page at a Time.
Point to Words with Finger or Pencil.
HOW TO USE THE
“ETERNAL LIFE”
BOOKLET
Be Sure Prospect Is Listening and
Following Your Reading.
Read Entire Booklet.
Review Back Page.
Present Booklet to Prospect.
Lead in Prayer of Thanksgiving.
PRACTICING HOW TO USE
THE “ETERNAL LIFE”
BOOKLET
Choose Partners. Determine Who Will
Speak First.
Start with F I R E Acrostic.
Continue Presenting the Gospel, Using
Entire Booklet.
After 30 Minutes, Second Person Will
Speak.
VISITATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Each Team Makes Two Visits.
Determine Who Will Present the Gospel on
First Visit.
Other Team Member Will Present the Gospel
on Second Visit.
Return to Church for Sharing Time.
(Approximately Two Hours After Leaving
Church.)
Agree on a Time You Will Visit Next
Week.
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