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Evangelism process - Communication Techniques 101 |
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Tuesday, 26 July 2005 |
| "Bait the hook according to what the fish
likes, not what the fisherman likes." |
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--Bridge Strategy (Hemingway)
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Evangelism process - Communication Techniques 101
Bridge strategy is applied with the core missionary
princple "Tail often, Talk well". There are two
models to approach a non-christian i.e., 1. Relational Model 2.
Initiative Model
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Stage
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Relational Model
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Initiative Model
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Examples
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| 1 |
Establish initial point of contact with non-believers
via a relationship |
Establish initial point of contact via a relationship
or STRATEGY |
schools, hospital, charity organizations, disasters,
friends and relatives |
| 2 |
Build relationship |
Share the gospel in its entirety giving the
call to the decision as an integral part of the message itself |
Visiting them, sending gifts, phone calls particularly
in times of trouble |
| 3 |
Introduce spiritual things in general when considered
appropriate |
God will help in solving the problems etc.. |
| 4 |
Begin to share some gospel information in the
context of the relationship |
Jesus is the true God and all other religions
are Satans shadow |
| 5 |
Continue sharing more of the gospel making sure
that the relationship is not endangered |
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| 6 |
share the gospel in its entirety and call for
a decision if appropriate |
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| 7 |
continue to relate to the non-christian, answer
his questions and speak to any barriers which hinder his response
to the gospel |
Refocus communication based on the non-believer's
feedback i.e., speak to specific barriers he feels for conversion.
Repeat this process till he converts. |
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After conversion compel him to convert his family
and friends |
After conversion make him an agent for conversion |
"Why me alone? I will take everybody with
me" syndrome |
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