It’s one thing to read evangelism theory, it’s another to see the real plans and results of other churches. Here is an example plan from a pastor in Massachusetts who is committed to growing in outreach. Use it to guide you in developing your own objectives.
I. For Leaders
For myself
1. Pray for a heart for the lost
2. Pray for lost people specifically
3. Study and nail down my conversation theology
4. Speak to unbelievers in my preaching
5. Determine how I will specifically seek to develop relationships with lost people, husbands
6. Read “Way of the Master” to be up with my elders
For Elders
1. Pray for a heart for the lost
2. Pray for lost people
II. Come and See – Inviting to Church Service and Caring for Those Who Visit
Corporately
1. Increase visibility
a) Website
b) Sign
c) T-shirts
d) Business cards
2. Invite
a) Motivate church members to see God at work
b) Encourage church members to seek spiritually thirsty people
c) Plan sermon series
3. Engage
a. Ushers
b. Ananias Team
c. Visitor Sundays
4. Follow-up
a. Visitor packet CD/DVD
b. Phone call from Pastor on Monday or so
5. In-gathering – regular baptism services
Individually
1. Spiritual Garden
2. Business card
3. Capturing the testimony
III. Go and tell – Equipping the Church to take the Message out to the workplace, home and neighborhood.
Corporately
1. Train using “Way of the Master” material
2. Do contact evangelism
3. Conduct outreach training
4. Plan three summer car washes
Individually
1. Train/equip individuals
a. In relational evangelism
b. To tell their conversion story
c. Read “Evangelism For the Tongue-Tied”
2. Exploring Christianity – Winter 2009.
