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Relationship Evangelism
Bridge Building(Developing Relationships)
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Review• “Relationship evangelism” is about
developing relationships to increase opportunities for sharing the gospel– If we can’t or don’t develop relationships
then we will miss opportunities to share the gospel
– We “till the soil” before “planting the seed”• Last lesson we looked at a Prospect List and
a Flow Chart– This week we’ll look at how to add more
prospects and how to develop a relationship– Use flow chart to remind you where your
relationships are and where they are going
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Initial Contact• Be friendly (Prov 18:24)
– Take the initiative•Go meet the new (or old) neighbors•Introduce yourself to those you regularly bump into (at work, stores, sports, community gatherings, on the street, etc.)
– Be willing to talk, be more willing to listen•Prov 18:13, 15, 20, 21•James 1:19
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Become Better Acquainted• Ask questions
– Look for common interests– Be patient – lasting relationships are not
developed quickly•Prov 25:17•Keep your contacts short; don’t grill them or expect them to want to hear from you often
– Learn a persons aims, desires, fears, burdens, needs (Phil 2:2-4; Gal 6:2)•Keep it private (Prov 25:9-10)
• Be honestly complimentary (Acts 26:2-3)
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Serve them• Expect to find opportunities to serve
– 1 John 3:17-18•Love is shown by deeds, not just words
– Luke 10:25-37•Opportunities will often be inopportune
– Meet their genuine needs (Gal 6:9-10)•A meal, babysitter, help around house or yard, sharing credit at work, praise for accomplishments, etc
•Let them help with your needs as well, and be appreciative
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Friendship• Honesty, trust, communication, and
common interests– Prov 12:17, 24:26, 14:5
• Don’t be judgmental, but don’t avoid the fact that you are a Christian
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Conclusion• Up to this point, the objective is to build
bridges (develop a relationship)– No effort to actively discuss religion
(unless brought up by the prospect)– No effort to change or convert the person– No hiding who and what you are, a
Christian• At this point
– You have made a friend– Your example of service has been noted– The “soil is tilled”, next we’ll talk about
“planting the seed”
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