Alarming Statistics
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-In his book The Coming Revival, Bill Bright reported that "only two percent of believers in |
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-"A soul at the altar does not generate much excitement in some circles because we realize approximately ninety-five out of every hundred will not become integrated into the church. In fact, most of them will not return for a second visit." Charles E. Hackett, the Division of Home Missions National Director for a leading |
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-In 1991, organizers of a |
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-A mass crusade reported 18,000 decisions, yet according to Church Growth magazine, ninety-four percent failed to become incorporated into a local church. |
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-In the March/April 1993 American Horizon, disclosed the fact that in 1991, 11,500 churches of a major |
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This happened despite the usual intense follow-up.
What's wrong? We think that we have discovered the answer... |
Dear Pastor:
Thank you for your interest in
one of our Evangelism Seminars.
I speak to many issues in my
evangelism seminars. One of them is the reason why there is such a massive
and heart-breaking fall away rate within contemporary evangelism.
Another vital issue is
addressed below:
Imagine a group of
firefighters polishing their fire engine outside a burning building. They
are so consumed with what they are doing that they are oblivious to the
cries of help from terrified people who are trapped at a top floor window.
Obviously, there's nothing wrong with cleaning their fire engine, but not
while people are trapped in a burning building!
As ridiculous as it may seem
(that any "firefighter" would do such a thing), that's a picture
of much of the contemporary Church. The vast majority are polishing the
engine of worship, prayer, and praise (each necessary and important), but
neglecting the sober task God has given to us to seek and save the lost.
Oswald J. Smith said, "Oh my
friends we are loaded down with countless church activities, while the real
work of the Church, that of evangelizing the world and winning the lost is
almost entirely neglected.“
Why do so many Christians
ignore the Great Commission and fail to share their faith? Perhaps the #1
reason is that they are afraid. Many Christians want to share their faith
but are afraid of what people will think of them. Many do not feel
equipped, and don’t want to say the wrong thing. Others are afraid of not
knowing what to say to an atheist, an evolutionist, a cult member, or a
backslider, and would rather say nothing than risk hurting a relationship.
Here's the uniqueness of our
teaching--You don't have to be an expert in apologetics--or even have any
knowledge of them-- to effectively reach an atheist, a Muslim, a gospel
hardened family member, or anyone with an argument. We will teach you and
your people how to do what Jesus did--circumnavigate the human intellect
(the area of argument), and speak directly to sinner's conscience (the area
of knowledge of right and wrong). This principle is the key to effective,
biblical evangelism used by Jesus, Peter, Paul, Spurgeon, Wesley,
Whitefield and many others that God has used down through the ages…and much
of the Church isn't even aware of what it is!
We know this principle works
because we have seen it biblically, historically, and experientially--both
in our own lives and in the lives of those God has touched through this
ministry. After hearing this teaching, those who had never before shared
their faith are now determined and eager to do so. It has proven to
transform the lukewarm into on-fire, disciple-making Christians, reaching
out to their unsaved family members, workmates, and friends, thus producing
true church growth.
Please allow us to show you
this unique evangelism program that will assist you in training your
congregation.
We Pray for God’s blessings in
all your labors for Him.
Sincerely,
Evangelist Kerrigan Skelly
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