Evangelistic Priorities

1. Make the message clearly known 2. Call to a valid decision3. Foster a persistence in faith

as a Senior Minister

Evangelistic Priorities as a

Senior Minister

Small Church

1. Be a positive example2. Communicate first by listening

(60/40 principle)3. Speak to them with love4. Go with them to their friends

http://dougdelp.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/english-standard-version-bible-personalized.pdf

Evangelistic Priorities as a

Senior Minister

Not as Small of Church

1. Be a positive example2. Learn to say I’m sorry3. Learn to evaluate & reevaluate4. Discern their culture & pick

your battles wisely

Evangelistic Priorities as a

Senior Minister

Medium Size Church

1. Be a positive example2. Equip the believers3. Get to know the unbelievers

(Building God’s Way)4. Study and promote the big

picture (W.I.T.N.E.S.S.)

Evangelistic Priorities

1. Major events in the church 2. Major events within the next two

years3. Current community/cultural

events4. When did you preach last on

“Sin,” “Salvation,” “Family,” “Evangelism,” “Stewardship,” “Leadership.”

as a Senior Minister

5. What holidays need addressing?6. What books of the Bible have you

not preached from?7. What are the current best

sellers? 8. What are the current top

headlines?

Evangelistic Priorities as a

Senior Minister

1. Equip leaders to evangelize, self-feed and disciple2. Manage conflict biblically (cooperation, not manipulation)3. Balance the priorities prayerfully4. Avoid the “Maverick” mentality