evangelism 2011. working title. title of the series to come
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EVANGELISM 2011.WORKING TITLE. TITLE OF THE SERIES TO COME.
the light
Whoever
the light
I am will have
of life and will
never walk
Jesus Christ
of the world. follows me
in darkness.
But it would be helpful if people in church spoke about faith and God in a language that his friends understand.
James G., member of a student group in M., studies psychology. Sometimes he talks with his follow students about his faith. He wants to invite them to church.
Megan D., church member in R., 52 years old, housewife. Sometimes it seems to be difficult for her to tell her neighbor understandably, what she believes and what Christ has done for her.
For the next evangelistic series in church, she wants to invite her neighbor and her husband.
Some of his colleagues know that he is a believer. For a long time he has been thinking about inviting two of them to an interesting talk about faith.
But the themes should be relevant for his colleagues. The faith should be communicated in a simple, authentic and modern way.
Taylor M., church member in F., bank exec, 48 years old.
Lately she has been praying more intensively for her grandchild Kate. She doesn`t attend church any more on a regular basis.
Recently Kate said to her:
“Grandma, my relationship with God is very important to me. But sometimes I feel that the church is a world in itself and I live in another world. If it were possible to bring both worlds together.“
Emily G., church member in D., 75 years old, pensioner.
OUR VISION.
Friends and guests understand us, when we talk about God and our faith.
Our themes are relevant to the people. Faith is communicated in a simple and relevant way.
Church is a place for encounter. People feel comfortable in the Church.
We practice an authentic and open faith.
People get to know Jesus. They accept him as their personal Savior and make their decision visible through baptism.
OUR VISION.
They hear about salvation of the humanity through Jesus and hear about his immanent return. They look forward to the new earth.
People get to know God. They find out about his love and acceptance.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Germany, Austria and Switzerland will carry out an important evangelistic series in fall 2011.
Imagine our vision becomes reality.
OUR VISION.
Imagine your Church will then be such a place for friends, guests and church members.
IT CAN HAPPEN.
EVANGELISM 2011.WORKING TITLE. TITLE OF THE SERIES TO COME.
THE EVANGELISM.THREE MODES
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° PERS. ENCOUNTERS AT LOCAL CHURCH
TELEVISION EVANGELISM
INTERNET EVANGELISM
18 nights
THE SERIES.
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° always on Wednesday and Sunday
10 weeks
two nights per week1
1 The number of nights per week is based on a survey done by the Institute for Cultural Relevant Communication and Conveying of Values (IKU INSTITUT) of the SDA Church South Germany in 2009 and on media data on the TV viewing habits on the German public.
THE SERIES. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . . . 17 18
Accompanied by Internet - Evangelism
Evangelistic series broadcasted for a longer period of several weeks allow the attendees to have the needed time and freedom to develop their personal faith.
THE SERIES.18 EVENINGS – THE REASON
The last decades have shown, that people decided for Christ and the church rather during evangelistic series that lasted for several weeks.
THE SERIES.18 EVENINGS – THE REASON
THE SERIES.18 EVENINGS – THE REASONDue to the longer period of time relationships could develop, which made decisions for the people easier.
THE AIMS.Personal faith development
1
2
3 Integration into local church
Baptism
Decision for Jesus
THE EVENING.5 MODULESEvery evening program consists of five Modules.
ON STORY LOCATION The Theme
THE EVENING.FILM CLIP
The Story
1
2
3
4
5
Personal Conversations
CHURCH
The Live-Discussion
STUDIO
Interaction INTERNET
ON STORY LOCATION The Theme
THE EVENING.FILM CLIP
The Story
1
2
3
4
5
Personal Conversations
CHURCH
The Live-Discussion
STUDIO
Interaction INTERNET
The stories tell experiences and situations from everyday`s life.
THE STORY.THE FILM CLIPA short film clip introduces each night into the theme.
The participants will be drawn into a story that develops throughout the evenings.
THE STORY.
His Mission: close down immediately the New York branch of the bank, with 300 staff members.
Niklas, young, successful, bank executive in one of the largest European banks in Frankfurt.
At the morning, when Niklas closes down the NY branch of the bank, Leticia invites a young man she meets in a café, to her concert. The young man is Niklas.
Leticia, young women, employed at the NY branch of the bank, wants to be a professional singer.
At that time, neither Niklas nor Leticia suspect that this encounter will change their life.
Their questions and personal conflicts, their story is told.
Every evening is presented a theme from the realms of meaning, existence and faith. The themes are connected to real life in postmodern world.
THE STORY.THE THEMES
For example: Family, freedom, prayer, sexuality, Why living? The crises, virtuality, …
… the Sabbath, the Holy, salvation, the beginning, lifestyle, the end etc.
THE STORY.THE THEMES
ON STORY LOCATION The Theme
THE EVENING.FILM CLIP
The Story
1
2
3
4
5
Personal Conversations
CHURCH
The Live-Discussion
STUDIO
Interaction INTERNET
The biblical perspective invites the participants to rethink and to see their opinions and positions in a new light.
Personal experiences, thoughts and back- ground information to the theme will enable
the participants to engage with the topic.
THE INPUT.In a second step, a speaker unpacks and deepens the theme introduced in the film clip.
The speakers are not behind the pulpit or in a studio, but on the location of the story.
THE INPUT.
Reducing the distance, the speakers are closer to the environment of the people.
They can be more personal and communicate the contents in an authentic and realistic manner. The themes become more plausible.
THE INPUT.
SPEAKERS Klaus Popa Matthias Müller
THE SPEAKERS
Two speakers allow for two perspectives and two different approaches to the themes.
THE INPUT.
Two speakers represent two generations, 20-40 and 40-60 years old.
As different personalities they will reach different types of people.
ON STORY LOCATION The Theme
THE EVENING.FILM CLIP
The Story
1
2
3
4
5
Personal Conversations
CHURCH
The Live-Discussion
STUDIO
Interaction INTERNET
The theme of the evening will be elaborated on with several invited guests. This will be done in a down to earth way.
The panel discussion will be broadcasted live every evening from the studio.
LIVE DISCUSSION.
LIVE DISCUSSION.THE HOSTSThe two speakers direct the discussion.
In the live discussion the integrative approach will get even stronger. As hosts of the discussion, the speakers interact with the guest and each other. Generations and different ways of thinking meet.
ON STORY LOCATION The Theme
THE EVENING.FILM CLIP
The Story
1
2
3
4
5
Personal Conversations
CHURCH
The Live-Discussion
STUDIO
Interaction INTERNET
PLACE OF ENCOUNTER
THE CHURCH.
Local Churches run the evangelistic series on site.
This can happen in the church, in houses of church members or in locations especially rented for evangelistic series.
Personal conversations in local church
THE CHURCH.
The theme of the live discussion will be passed on by conversation impulses to the churches.
In a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere guests and church members can exchange their ideas on the topic.
Contacts will be developed and deepened.
THE CHURCH.
The directors of the local event will receive suggestions for the discussion or conversation well in advance, so they can prepare themselves and their helpers.
Personal conversations in local church
Personal conversations in local churchA pleasant atmosphere in the community/church enables friends, guests and church members to feel comfortable. Conversations are formed more easily.
THE CHURCH.
Let your creativity run wild!
A short pre-program in the church is recommended, but not mandatory. Its content is done by local churches. Churches will receive some suggestions in time.
The on and off moderation provides a frame in the evening program. Well selected music reinforces the theme of the evening.
THE CHURCH.FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
This can be done through seminars and trainings, that focus on evangelism related topics. The Personal Ministries and Evangelism Department will support local churches herein.
Local churches can prepare in advance for the series according to their specific needs and requirements.
THE CHURCH.PREPARATION
The “EINS e-learning Platform” of the South German Union accompanies the preparation of local churches through online courses. Church members can participate in these courses from home at any time.
THE CHURCH.PREPARATION
Infos unter: www.eins-online.org
ON STORY LOCATION The Theme
THE EVENING.FILM CLIP
The Story
1
2
3
4
5
Personal Conversations
CHURCH
The Live-Discussion
STUDIO
Interaction INTERNET
Participants and church members can discuss, see the evening shows again, deepen the topic and publish their own contents …
INTERACTION
INTERNET PLATFORM.
On an interactive internet platform, the discussion on the themes will continue.
The aim is to personally accompany participants and to encourage them to become active and get involved.
… on the theme any time and also on any other weekday from home.
INTERACTION
INTERNET PLATFORM.
STUDY SERIES
INTERNET PLATFORM.
Three new Bible study series complement the themes of the event with detailed knowledge and information about the Bible, reasons for the Christian faith, …
… practical guidance and assistance to experience God in everyday life, and encouragement to dare the first steps in faith.
So participants can take an intelligent decision for Jesus Christ.
STUDY SERIES
INTERNET PLATFORM.
The online participants of the study series are supervised during the evangelistic series by the International Bible Correspondence Institute (IBSI).
After the completion of the series local churches can offer the study series as Bible classes for guests and attendees at church.
STUDY SERIES
INTERNET PLATFORM.
Three different approaches focus on different types of people and address various needs due to different approaches for introducing faith.
INTERNET PLATFORM.
01 Biblical-Narrative-Personal Series
STUDY SERIES
A biblical-textual oriented series for people, who are willing to immediately immerse …
INTERNET PLATFORM.STUDY SERIES…themselves within faith, Bible, biblical stories and Christianity.
A series for people who need rational and scientific „reasons“ and security for faith and Christianity, before they take further steps.
02 Faith-Science Series
A series for people who look for an instantaneous personal and practical route to faith and Christianity.
INTERNET PLATFORM.STUDY SERIES03 Personal Spirituality Series
THE METHOD.Convincing through conversationEach evening begins with a story, i.e. with an experience or real life situation. The story introduces the theme. The theme is deepened by a speaker. One voice is expressed.
Convincing through conversation
THE METHOD.
After this the exchange in the live discussion will follow. Several voices enable multiple perspectives. In the conversations in the local church many voices are participating. Finally, the discussion will continue at the internet platform - even more voices can be heard.
encounters of the voices
THE METHOD. The Story
The Speaker
The Discussion
one voice
several voices
The local Church many voices
The Internet
Convincing through conversation
THE COUNTRIES.
The evangelistic series will be carried out simultaneously in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
By this the effect of evangelism will be strengthened. Advertisement and public relations for the project will have more impact.
THE COUNTRIES.GERMAN LANGUAGE AREA
Some countries may wish to implement the series for their territories (e.g. USA, Australia, Great Britain, Romania, etc.)
The evangelistic series has been developed from the beginning for an international use. This is one reason for the choice of New York as location.
THE COUNTRIES.WORLDWIDE
THE COORDINATION.„Willie“ Schulz
Director for EvangelismNorth German Union
Gabi Waldschmidt - Assistance
THE COORDINATION.TASKS
He will guide pastors and churches from the preparation until the analysis of the evangelism project.
He is the contact person for the evangelistic project in the SDA church in Germany.www.evangelisation2011.de
He organizes and coordinates – together with administrators, pastors and church members – the evangelistic series of the SDA church in Germany.
THE COORDINATION.TASKS
He supports the coordinators for the project in Austria and Switzerland.
THE TIMELINE.2011
Advertisement and preparation of churches
Internet
Evangelism
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
THE TIMELINE.2012
Personal company
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Study series (Internat. Bible Correspondence School/local church)
Analysis
December
THE DATES.Evenings Evangelistic-Series 20111
November
October 08. 12. 15. 19. 22. 26. 29.
02. 05. 09. 12. 16. 19. 23. 26. 30.
03. 07. 10.1 . Dates for German Speaking territories and audiences, mainly Germany, Austria, Switzerland
For further information for the successful implementation of this evangelistic series, please go to: www.evangelisation2011.de
THE INFORMATION.
Please, sign up soon as possible.
www.evangelisation2011.de
www.evangelisation2011.de
THE INFORMATION.
In the coming weeks and months, as the project will develop, more information and material will be provided.
THE INFORMATION.www.evangelisation2011.de
For questions and concerns, please contact Gabi Waldschmidt.E-mail: [email protected]
IT CAN HAPPEN. OUR VISION CAN BECOME REALITY.
