Transitioning to Vocational Evangelism

 

This is required for men who are joining the GWP.  Others invtied are men interested in transitioning into vocational evangelism either with the GWP or somewhere else.  Or if you simply have an interest in the topics covered.

These topics are covered: 


  • Your desire for sinners to hear the Gospel.
  • What is your message?
  • Who is your audience?
  • Your goal for your audience.
  • Itinerant evangelism.
  • Consistency and the pastoral ministry that happens through your evangelism.
  • Ministry Partner Development [fundraising].
  • The role of the evangelist in the Great Commission.
  • Your new role as a minister.
  • Spiritual disciplines (Acts 6:4).
  • Prayer.
  • Study of the Word.
  • Leading your family. How they are blessed by your new role.
  • Your schedule.
  • Incrementally increasing your evangelistic schedule to get to a vocational schedule.
  • Your budget.
  • Your impact on your hearers in the moment. Seeing the big picture of your work. The ripple effect.
  • Recruiting a team.
  • Interactions with the authorities.
  • Navigating the changes in your relationships as an evangelist.
  • Your relationship with:
  • Your Pastor
  • The local and universal Church.
  • Your wife and family.
  • The Civil Magistrate.
  • The Police and other authorties.
  • You should walk out Friday with a clear plan of what to do to begin transitioning into vocational evangelism.


To register to attend, click on this link, and when asked for the event you are attending, type: George Whitefield Program–Track #1: Register.


About the teacher:


Rev. W.W. (Bill) Adams: Overseer of SFOI.org has been a vocational evangelists for 25 years.  He has preached and led teams in every Western nation plus Barbados, Brazil and Mexico.  He coordinates the logistics for the 30 events SFOI conducts annually plus directs the George Whitefield Program.


Here are some thoughts Bill has about his topics for the Summer Fellowship Conference:


The big picture: Get Organized.


  • Who are you reaching with the Gospel? Audio Message.
  • Ministry Partner Development.

Audio message: It's not about the money.

  • The role of the evangelist in the Great Commission. Audio Message.
  • Leading your family and your ministry to others in your evangelistic life.
  • Why be a vocational evangelist. Audio Message.
  • Spiritual disciplines: establishing spiritual disciplines to be a fruitful evangelist.

Audio message: Reordering Your Schedule.