Kevin Reynolds
HOFKev@Gmail.com
ChildrensOutreachSolutions.com
EChOExperience.com
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Kevin Reynolds
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Effective Neighborhood Outreach
• ef·fec·tive –adjective
• 1.adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or
expected result: 2.actually in operation or in force;
functioning:
• neigh·bor·hood –noun
• 2.a district or locality, often with reference to its character or
inhabitants:
• out·reach –verb (used with object)
• 1.to reach beyond; exceed: 2.to reach out; extend. 3.to reach
out. 4.an act or instance of reaching out. 5.length or extent of
reach. 6.the act of extending services, benefits, etc., to a wider
section of the population, as in community work.
George Barna of The Barna Group
George Barna says, "The research is very clear: if
Jesus is not already part of their lives by the time
they leave junior high school, the chances of them
accepting Him as their Lord and Savior are very
slim (6%, to be exact). With children, it is just the
opposite. Because of the challenges and insecurities
they face in life, they are very open to being a part
of a community of like-minded people who grow
together. Children have a tremendous influence
within their families and on the choices they make in
all areas of life...The greatest evangelical window
currently available is among young children."
George Barna says, "The research is very clear: if
Jesus is not already part of their lives by the time
they leave junior high school, the chances of them
accepting Him as their Lord and Savior are very
slim (6%, to be exact). With children, it is just the
opposite. Because of the challenges and insecurities
they face in life, they are very open to being a part
of a community of like-minded people who grow
together. Children have a tremendous influence
within their families and on the choices they make in
all areas of life...The greatest EVANGELICAL
window currently available is among young
children."
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
By the age of nine, most of the
moral and spiritual foundations of
a child are in place - Barna
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
The probability of becoming a
Christian for kids ages 5–12 is
32%... Teens 13-18 yrs, 4%... Adults
19 & up, 6% - Barna
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
Worldwide, 85% of those receiving
Christ do so between the ages of 4
and 14. - Larry Sharp, Children in
Crisis, p. 249
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
Definition of unchurhced:
Someone who is 18 or older and has
not attended a Christian Church
service in the last six months.
* 1 of 3 adults = 33%
George Barna
Surprising
Insights from
the
Unchurched
Thom S. Rainer
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
Myth #1)
Most unchurched think and act like
Anglo, middle-class suburbanites with
no church background.
No, the unchurched are not a
monolithic group.
Surprising Insights from the Unchurched – Thom S. Rainer
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
Myth #6)
We must be careful in our teaching
and preaching so that we do not
communicate deep and complex
Biblical truths that will confuse the
unchurched.
Not so.
Story: LJ and dad in prison –
choices now affect – Cycle
Breaker
Surprising Insights from the Unchurched – Thom S. Rainer
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
Myth #9)
The unchurched are concerned only
about their needs.
1 out of 3 returned to meet their
children’s needs.
Surprising Insights from the Unchurched – Thom S. Rainer
Reaching the Unreached in Your Community
Fifteen Lessons from the leaders whose
churches reach the unchurched
#11) Focus evangelistic efforts on
children and youth.
* 81% accept Christ before age 20
Surprising Insights from the Unchurched – Thom S. Rainer
The Challenge
of the Great
Commission
Thom S. Rainer
The Challenge of the Great Commission
In a section called The ten Surprises About the Unchurched
– Thom S. Rainer
Surprise #10)
Many of the unchurched are far more
concerned about the spiritual well
being of their children than
themselves.
Dynamics & Issues That Contribute to
Continual Growth
with
Tom Cheyney
Sited Resources
• www.ChurchPlantingVillage.net
• www.NAMB.net/CMR
• www.barna.com
• Nine Habits of Effective Churches – George Barna
• Comeback Churches – Ed Stetzer
• Eleven Innovations for Growing Churches – Elmer
Towns
Five Practices of Fruitful
Congregations
1. Radical hospitality – the active desire to bring people to
Christ and his church
2. Passionate worship – fresh encounters with God that
transform lives
3. Intentional faith development – learning together in
community
4. Risk-taking mission and service – an outward focus that
changes the world through missional activity while
invigorating the church
5. Extravagant generosity – sharing that exceeds all
expectations
Habits that are beneficial to Effective
Best Practices!
•
To avoid creating bad habits in ministry we
must be very conscious of what we do, when
we do it, why we do it and the outcome of
those actions. Here are four elements that make
a habit desirable and not negative:
4. It is a biblical behavior. Everything must be
examined in light of God’s principles and
parameters.
Habits that are beneficial to Effective
Best Practices!
•
To avoid creating bad habits in ministry we
must be very conscious of what we do, when
we do it, why we do it and the outcome of
those actions. Here are four elements that make
a habit desirable and not negative:
1. It is a intentional behavior. (Anything
unintentional pulls away from the experience!)
Habits that are beneficial to Effective
Best Practices!
•
To avoid creating bad habits in ministry we
must be very conscious of what we do, when
we do it, why we do it and the outcome of
those actions. Here are four elements that make
a habit desirable and not negative:
2. It is a strategic behavior. There is purpose
behind the action. It is consistent with the
mission, vision, and values.
Habits that are beneficial to Effective
Best Practices!
•
To avoid creating bad habits in ministry we
must be very conscious of what we do, when
we do it, why we do it and the outcome of
those actions. Here are four elements that make
a habit desirable and not negative:
3. It is a productive behavior. The goal is
changed lives. Anything less needs to be
removed.
Strategic Prayer
Strategic Prayer was listed as one of the top three
factors for church revitalization and I would add for
new church growth as well (other two were
Evangelism and Preaching).
Forty-four percent of respondents say that the key
ingredient in growth is strategic prayer. Prayer
changes things! It is a learned behavior. No one
masters prayer and there are no experts. An
increased emphasis in prayer and our prayer patterns
in a church is vital.
Pg 200, 55 Stetzer
Engaging in Strategic Evangelism
Four out of five protestant churches describe their church as
evangelistic! The difference for highly effective evangelistic
churches is that they are engaged strategically in
evangelism.
• It is an act of love not a pressure to accomplish sort of thing.
• A large focus on Child & Youth evangelism. (These
ministers are perhaps the primary evangelist of the church!)
• These finish the task by completing the evangelization
process through personal discipleship of new converts!
Pg 103 Barna Habits
1.
2.
3.
4.
Highly effective churches rely upon strategic
leadership.
Highly effective churches are organized to
facilitate highly effective ministry.
Highly effective churches emphasize developing
significant relationships within the congregation.
Highly effective churches invest themselves in
genuine worship.
5. Highly effective churches engage in
strategic evangelism.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Highly effective churches get their people
involved in systematic theological growth.
Highly effective churches utilize holistic
stewardship practices.
Highly effective churches serve the needy people
in their community.
Highly effective churches equip families to
minister to themselves.
When surveyed, the most
frequent answer to the question
“Why do churches exist?” was to
demonstrate the love of God by
helping the needy.
But one in ten churches are
actually engaged in community
while one if five pastors believe
they are engaged. There is a
balanced to strike for sure but all
of us could do more than we are
doing.
Question:
How are we
(the American Church)
doing with all this
flood of information?
The American
Church in
Crisis
David Olson
The church in Arizona grew in attendance
by 1.4% each year from 2000 to 2005, while
the general population grew by 3% each
year.
The church in Arizona grew in attendance
by 1.4% each year from 2000 to 2005, while
the general population grew by 3% each
year. During that five-year period, 22,000
additional children and teenagers began to
attend church regularly.
The church in Arizona grew in attendance
by 1.4% each year from 2000 to 2005, while
the general population grew by 3% each
year. During that five-year period, 22,000
additional children and teenagers began to
attend church regularly. Yet from 2000 to
2005, the under 18 population of Arizona
grew by 207,000.
The church in Arizona grew in attendance
by 1.4% each year from 2000 to 2005, while
the general population grew by 3% each
year. During that five-year period, 22,000
additional children and teenagers began to
attend church regularly. Yet from 2000 to
2005, the under 18 population of Arizona
grew by 207,000. In the short span of five
years, 185,000 children and youth were
born in or moved to Arizona who had no
consistent connection to a church.
JOSHUA
Son
of
Nun
“After that whole generation had
been gathered to their fathers,
another generation grew up,
who knew neither the LORD nor
what he had done for Israel.”
Judges 2:10-11 NIV
Two Articles:
1. The Importance of Children’s Ministry White Hutchinson Group
2. Evangelism is Most Effective Among Kids –
The Barna Group
There are nearly 100 million
unchurched people in the
U.S. Do you know how to
connect with them in ways
that will lead to faith-based
life transformation?
More than 80% of the current growth registered
by Protestant churches is biological or transfer
growth – very little of the growth comes from
penetrating the ranks of the unchurched.
Building Blocks of Church Growth through
Outward Focused Children’s Ministry
1. Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
- This requires Buy-In
-Leadership
-Church body
- Program Priority
-Budget (used Brian as an example)
-Schedule
- Mission or Family emphasis in
organizational structure
Building Blocks of Church Growth through
Outward Focused Children’s Ministry
1. Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
2. Facilitate “The Rachel Factor”
- A Bridge Builder
- Incarnational -Jesus model – Philippians 2
Building Blocks of Church Growth through
Outward Focused Children’s Ministry
1. Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
2. Facilitate “The Rachel Factor”
3. Lifestyle vs Event mentality
- Ongoing regular part of the overall life of the
church as opposed to sporadic events
… VBS questions. Guy named Ron – 80 kids, 50
in target group, 10 came next week, none 6
months later
….used Jennifer Griffin in Las Vegas as an
example – Joe’s idea using last day of VBS as
a blitz – or- using VBS as a weeklong blitz
Building Blocks of Church Growth through
Outward Focused Children’s Ministry
1.
2.
3.
4.
Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
Facilitate “The Rachel Factor”
Lifestyle vs Event mentality
Early opportunity for family involvement
- Parents want to take an active role
…used Ron again – gave example of how he
could incorporate parents in, like maybe
signing them up for help on the Friday/last
day blitz/as they drop their kids off for VBS
… also brought up welfare mentality
Building Blocks of Church Growth through
Outward Focused Children’s Ministry
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
Facilitate “The Rachel Factor”
Lifestyle vs Event mentality
Early opportunity for family involvement
Varied initial connection points
- More often than not these are …
Building Blocks of Church Growth through
Outward Focused Children’s Ministry
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
Facilitate “The Rachel Factor”
Lifestyle vs Event mentality
Early opportunity for family involvement
Varied initial connection points
- More often than not these are …
NOT AT YOUR CHURCH!!!!!!!!
Kevin Reynolds
ChildrensOutreachSolutions.com
EChOExperience.com
Top 10 most effective models of Outreach
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Intentional FOCUS on Child Evangelism
Facilitate “The Rachel Factor”
Lifestyle vs Event mentality
Early opportunity for family involvement
Varied initial connection points
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