Reading: Seeker Friendly Essentials (Slides)
Seeker Friendly Essentials
Henry Reyenga
Interesting And Biblical Messages
Acts 18:11 And he dwelt there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
Enthusiastic
Good Exegeted Biblical Message
Remarkable
Practical
Creative
Seeker Understandable
Preaching Class at CLI
Breaking Bread Hospitality
From greeters to connectors (be careful about the greeting time)
From friendliness to friendships
Goal is to build a network of relationships
Romans 12:10-14 In love of the brethren be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another; in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving 8the Lord; rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer; communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Corporate Communications That Are Understood In The Village You Are Reaching
Worship
Preaching
Programs
Acts 2:7-8 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?”
Appropriate Facilities
Meeting options
Safe as possible
Appropriately clean and inviting
Philemon 1-2 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home:
Prayer Place
James 5:14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Attention To Children’s Needs
The church is for children too
Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Clear Information
Word of mouth
Website
Onsite communications
Announcements
Signage
Avoid insider church language
Acts 13:49 The word of the Lord spread through the whole region.
Appropriate Appeals For Support
Explain how your church and its outreach works briefly and understandably.
2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.