HOW DO I START?
STAGE 1
PARTNERPartner with another disciple for evangelism, mutual encouragement, accountability and prayer. Jesus encouraged His disciples to pair off with a partner. (Luke 10:1)
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PRAYCreate a list of 10 or more non-believers in your social network and pray for them regularly. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you discernment about their needs and how you can show them Jesus' love and power. (Luke 10:2)
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GOGo and share Jesus' love as much as you can to the non-believers in your social network or anybody you meet. The more seeds you sow, the greater the harvest you will reap. (Matthew 28:19)
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STAGE 2
GATHERGather in places where seekers hang out instead of inviting them to a church meeting. Jesus and the Apostles did most of their ministries in people's homes and public places. (Matt 10:11-13, Acts 10:1-48)
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SHOW & TELLPray for the sick, share your testimony and the stories of Jesus. Jesus commanded his disciples to "preach the gospel, heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and drive out demons." (Matt 10:7-8)
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Goal #2: BAPTIZE
Baptize seekers into new life with Jesus once they understand the gospel and are ready to follow him.
The Apostles invited people to repent and be baptized once they heard the gospel message. There is no other extra requirement for baptism according to the teaching and practice of the Apostles. (Acts 2:37-41)
The Apostles invited people to repent and be baptized once they heard the gospel message. There is no other extra requirement for baptism according to the teaching and practice of the Apostles. (Acts 2:37-41)
STAGE 3
SIMPLE CHURCHStart a simple church meeting once a person is baptized and willing to share Jesus with others. Jesus promised to be in the midst of two or three who gather in His name. (Matthew 18:20)
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