KEEPING THE FIRE ALIVE: EVANGELISM AS A WAY OF LIFE

Day 3 brought all the teachings together under one charge: soul winning must become  identity.

(John 15:2, Mark 16:18–20, Acts 2:41–42, Romans 6:4–5, 1 Peter 5:2, 2 Timothy 2:2, Isaiah 54:2–3, Acts 5:29)

If a church  is not winning souls, then it is not fulfilling its purpose.  The mission is clear: to deliver men from the power of darkness and raise a workforce for God.

A soul-winning church  carries  visible signs:

  • Salvation  stories are shared and celebrated.
  • Leaders and members  are active soul winners.
  • There is a steady inflow of first-timers and foundation school graduands. Anything that is important must have structure,  because structure sustains things.

The quality of the brethren raised is determined by the systems that undergird the ministry. Leaders must continue steadfastly in doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer.

Leadership is a divine trust, one that must translate into visible progress and Kingdom expansion.

Every leader must be:

  • A person of knowledge – “Know all you’re supposed to know.” (Luke 24:49, Micah 3:9)
  • A person of commitment – “It is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:12)
  • A person of boldness – “What you owe everyone is the ministry of Jesus.” (Acts 5:29)
  • A person of increase – “Enlarge the place  of your tent.” (Isaiah 54:2–3)
  • A person of influence – influencing others with Christ’s life and Kingdom principles.

 

After a drought, when the forecast  for rain has come, how you prepare for the rain will determine how much water you will gather.

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