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Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method
Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method
Mike and Dotty Matheson are pastors of Praise Chapel in Sacramento, CA. They asked
Paul and Jane to teach Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method to their
church in March of 2004. At the time they were averaging around 18 in service on
Sunday.
Throughout the Summer Mike would call to tell how the church was growing because of
the farming program. Just before Christmas he sent an email that included these
pictures. He is now averaging in the 50's and 60's on Sunday and he is seeing many
people give their lives to the Lord.
Paul and Jane to teach Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method to their
church in March of 2004. At the time they were averaging around 18 in service on
Sunday.
Throughout the Summer Mike would call to tell how the church was growing because of
the farming program. Just before Christmas he sent an email that included these
pictures. He is now averaging in the 50's and 60's on Sunday and he is seeing many
people give their lives to the Lord.
Here is "Santa" of Praise Chapel inviting people on the "farm" to attend
the Jesus Birthday Party. Incidently, "Santa" wasn't in the church last
Christmas - he is a product of farming program.
the Jesus Birthday Party. Incidently, "Santa" wasn't in the church last
Christmas - he is a product of farming program.
Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method
start trying to make themselves very small so no one will notice them. Just the thought of having to memorize all of those scriptures and then remember the proper order of presentation scares most of us to death. Many of us have come to the conclusion that we hire pastors and associates to do that kind of work. Have you ever felt that way? One of the reasons so many of us have such a fear of evangelism is that we do not understand what evangelism is all about. The first section of these lessons answers the question, “What is evangelism?” These paragraphs were taken from the introduction to the book, "Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method" Written by evangelist Paul Smith. This book is the basis for a course that Paul teaches on evangelism. When Paul and Jane go to a church to teach evangelism they don't just teach in the classroom. They take the learning evangelists to the street and go door to door getting acquainted with people in the neighborhood. Paul and Jane teach a method of relationship evangelism that they call farming. They will teach a team of evangelists to go into a defined area that becomes their "farm." The Relationship Evangelism course teaches how to develop relationships in a neighborhood by consistently working an area week after week. This method has proven successful in every church that it has been presented. We have discovered that people need friends and we are offering friendship along with the love of God. For information about how you can purchase Relationship Evangelism - The Farming Method, or how you can have Paul and Jane come to your congregation click below: |
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prosper in their life through
the Gospel - and at the same
sow prosperity into your
own life and ministry.
As a free gift we want you to
have the five lesson mini
course, "How to Help Others
Prosper and Prosper
Financially Yourself."
As a bonus you will also
receive the book, "Tough
Times Produce Tough
People"
Just click on the link below:
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Our prayer is that as you explore the pages of this site you will find some answers to your hearts cry for an
effective ministry.
If you are interested in Evangelizing your community visit the Evangelism page
If you are interested in the ministry of restoration for yourself or others visit the Restoration Ministries page
If you have an interest in missions be sure to visit the Hope For Haiti Now page
You will find out the latest news about New Hope Restoration Ministries at the Newsletter page
All of the resources we use as well as access to all the resources your ministry will need is found on the
Resources Available page
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