Introduction to SPLASH Show People Love And Share Him • SPLASH is – Simple – Direct – Fun – Natural – Story based – Supernaturally empowered WHY? • Why are less than 4% of Christians engaged in sharing the greatest news ever given to man? The concerns expressed are: • • • • I’m afraid! I won’t be able to answer objections! I can’t memorize a presentation! I never have the opportunity to share! The concerns expressed are: • I’m just not a confrontational person! • I don’t have the gift of evangelism! • I don’t know how to start the conversation! The Advantages of SPLASH • Emerges naturally from the overflow of your relationship with Christ • No memorized presentation • Based on telling your story in the power of the Spirit The Advantages of SPLASH • Capture ordinary moments of daily life for SPLASHing. • See needs as a platform for sharing. • Utilizes multiple SPLASHes and thus creates a team approach. • Allows you to share naturally with friends, neighbors, and colleagues. What Will I Learn? • Week One: “SHOW” – You will have the wonderful opportunity to learn how Jesus had the unique ability to show the gospel. – Jesus never lacked for an audience. – People would do strange things just to get near him. – Jesus always demonstrated the gospel before He articulated it. What Will I Learn? • Week Two “PEOPLE” – You will learn how Jesus connected with people. – He met people on their level. – He met them at their point of need. – You will select a SEP and identify people in your SPLASH zones. What Will I Learn? • Week Three: “LOVE” – You will learn how Jesus demonstrated his love. – Jesus not only met people at the point of their need but he immediately met that need with no strings attached. – Begin to develop loving actions for someone in your SPLASH zone. What Will I Learn? • Week Four: “AND” – You will learn how Jesus made the transition from showing the gospel to sharing the gospel. – From meeting a social need to meeting a spiritual need. – If Jesus always added verbal explanation to visible illustration, we must follow His example. What Will I Learn? • Week Five: “SHARE” – Jesus shared Himself not a presentation. – People have rejected religion not a relationship with God. – Learn how to use everyday events to Share Jesus. What Will I Learn? • Week Six: “HIM” – Learn how to demonstrate and articulate the meaning of personal relationship with Christ – The key is your “current” story plus Scripture told in the power of the Holy Spirit – Your witness has the power of leaven – God’s Word never returns void. What Will I Need to Do? • • • • Purchase a book. Read and complete weekly action plans. Attend weekly sessions. Ask the Holy Spirit to place someone in your life that that you can “SPLASH”.