List the four types of soil?
The way side
The Stony places
The Thorns
The Good grounds
What kind of response is: The Way Side?
No Response
What kind of response is: The Stony Places?
Emotional Response
What kind of response is: The Thorns?
Worldly response
What kind of response is: The Good Grounds?
Fruitful response
Describe: The Way Side
He has no understanding, he just doesn't get it
He his hindered by Satan (Distractions) `
Describe: The Stony Places
He initially has joy
He has no Roots
Not a genuine conversion because it is an emotional response
Describe: The Thorns
He understands the message
The message is choked out
Describe: The Good Grounds
He understands
He bears fruit
List the 3 differet types of foundations
A Bible Foundation
No Bible Foundation
Fading Gospel Foundation
Describe: A Bible Foundation
They were familiar with scripture because they were Jewish, and they were familiar with scripture already.
Many Responded to the gospel.
Describe: No Bible Foundation
They were unfamiliar with scripture.
Few Responded to the Gospel.
You have to start with fundamentals and work your way up to the gospel.
Describe: Fading Gospel Foundation.
Modern society has decreasing familiarity with the Bible.
Christians are frequently approaching people as if they have Bible knowledge.
The longer we go people are becoming more like the Greeks and less like the Jews.
It is becoming increasingly difficult
When giving the gospel I should not ______ the conversion
Force
When giving the gospel I should not _____ the harvest
Rush
Describe: Don't rush the harvest
Even if they are willing to say a prayer and trust Christ as their savior.
STOP. If they are still confused. Go back and help them to understand that it is only faith that saves.
Stop and think about the state of the "soil"
What is their Bible foundation
List the Four points of why Evangelizing Children must be a priority.
God loves children.
Children need salvation.
Children are more likely to be saved than adults.
Evangelizing Children is Crucial.
Describe: God loves children
They are highly valued.
They must not be hindered.
Describe: Children need salvation
They need to be saved.
They can be saved.
Describe: Children are more likely to be saved than adults.
43% of Christians are saved before the age of 13.
64% of Christians were saved before they turned 18.
Statically the older a person gets the harder it is to witness to them.
List the four points to why Evangelizing Children involves Clarity.
Clarity of Action.
Clarity of Speech.
Clarity of Understanding.
Clarity of Spiritual Status.
List the 6 points under Clarity of Action.
Focus of Scripture.
Use Illustrations.
Be Excited.
Keep things simple.
Give a clear invitation.
Lead to a decision.
What should one say when giving a clear invitation to children?
If you have never trusted Christ as your savior before why don't you go back and go to one of the workers
How do you lead to a decision?
If the Child understands the gospel, there needs to be a point where you make sure that you have to challenge them and confront them with the opportunity to trust Christ as their savior.
Describe: Clarity of speech
Use child friendly language.
Use literal language.
Example of child friendly language.
Sin is anything that we say, think, or do that displeases God.
Use literal language because Children...
Understand words literally.
The Story about the kid that thought "come into your heart" was literal.
Describe: Clarity of understanding
Assess the child that has come to the back.
Figure out why they wanted to come back.
Is it possible that they wanted to come back for the wrong reasons?
List the 3 questions to ask a child to asses why they came to the back.
Why did you come back?
Have you trusted Jesus as your savior?
Why do you need to trust Jesus?
Explain why you should ask the question "Why did you come back?
They could say their friend came back, they wanted to see the counselor, they think it is snack time, they need to use the bathroom.
List the 4 different children that are listed under the point "Clarity of Spiritual Status.
The Child who is not ready.
The Child who does not understand.
The Child who lacks assurance.
The Child who is sincere and ready.
List the three points about safe workers.
Trained.
Trustworthy.
Safe Counseling areas.
Describe safe counseling areas.
Do not isolate yourself with child.
Doors open, lights on.
Minimum of 2 adults, never less than 2.
This protects child from abuse and adults from accusations.
Evangelism is the duty of every ________.
Christian.
The great commission is ________.
Cyclical.
The great commission is the ______.
Mission.
What is the definition of cyclical
Reproducing cycle, leading others to become leaders of others.
Evangelism is the duty of every ________
Pastor
The pastor must focus on training by...
Training his church people to help in the great commission.
The pastor must perpetuate training by
Training enough people to where others can continue the cycle.
What are the goals of training?
To train a soul-winner.
To train a soul-winner trainer.
What are the three stage of training?
Discipleship training.
Doctrinal training.
Evangelism training.
What are the two types of training settings?
Individual and Group training.
What are the positives of individual training?
It is more comfortable for the trainee and meeting one on one is better for accountability.
What is the major positive of group training?
Training multiple people at one time.
What are the three different settings listed for group training?
Weekly studies.
Sunday school.
Main services.
What type of training takes all three stages and does them at the same time just in different services?
Multifaceted training
What type of training is going through each stage, one stage at a time, not moving onto the next until the previous is done?
Progressive training.
What training is faster, Progressive or multifaceted training?
Multifaceted.
What is the book that is recommended for discipleship training?
What's Next, by C. Shoemaker
What is the book that is recommended for doctrine training?
A Survey Of Bible Doctrine, by C. Ryrie
What is the book that is recommended for evangelism training?
To Seek And To Save, by Chappell
What are the three points given for tracts?
They need to look nice.
Make sure language is clear.
ProChurch.com
What is the type of Bible that is recommended for soul-winning?
Classic soul winner's NT
What are the opportunities for application when training a soul-winner?
Public evangelism and Personal evangelism
What is personal evangelism?
Following up with a guest or a hospital visit.
List the 4 phases of application in evangelism training.
Silent Partner.
Vocal Partner.
Lead Partner.
Solo Partner
Describe: Silent Partner
They don't interject, they observe, they pray.
Describe: Vocal Partner
They still take a back seat, but with confidence. Interjecting a comment here and there.
Asking a few questions or sharing their testimony.
Describe: Lead Partner.
The trainer takes the backseat.
Trainee takes the lead.
They control the conversation.
Describe: Solo partner
They can do this own their own without needing someone to bail them out.
They can tackle a brand new person and train them in the same process.