Nationwide evangelistic collaboration: Meet Jesus and the power of prayer - Richard Chin, Rory Shiner, Baden Stace and Elliot Temple
Mar 12, 2024
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The podcast discusses a nationwide evangelistic collaboration to introduce people to Jesus, emphasizing the importance of prayer and consistent branding. It explores practical steps to integrate evangelism into the church's culture and highlights the transformative impact of prayer on church discussions, sparking change and urgency for evangelism.
Shift focus from internal matters to outward vision for evangelism culture in churches.
Initiative 'Meet Jesus' promotes prayer and consistent branding for nationwide evangelistic collaboration.
Deep dives
Increasing Mission Heat in Churches
The initiative focuses on raising the mission heat in churches by shifting the focus from internal matters to an outward vision. By encouraging congregations to constantly look out and share the good news of Jesus, the campaign aims to create a culture of evangelism and emphasize the importance of reaching the lost. Through stories of individuals coming to faith and sharing their experiences, the emphasis is on promoting a kingdom vision and a heart for all nations.
Genesis of the 'Meet Jesus' Campaign
The 'Meet Jesus' campaign originated from a collaborative effort to increase evangelistic fervor across the country. Starting with prayer and an understanding of Jesus' worthiness, the campaign seeks to mobilize individuals to pray for two unbelieving friends for two minutes daily. The title 'Meet Jesus' was chosen after debate and reflection, aiming for a simple yet impactful message that can be universally applied. By incorporating a consistent brand and prayer foundation, the campaign seeks to create a nationwide movement focused on evangelism.
Implementing the 'Meet Jesus' Campaign Locally
At the local level, various churches are engaging with the 'Meet Jesus' initiative by organizing events and utilizing resources like the Gospel of John. By adopting a vision for mission and encouraging a culture of evangelism, churches aim to lift their eyes beyond the immediate congregation and towards global outreach. Implementing practical strategies such as setting a big vision for the year, training members to pray for specific missions, and cultivating a pipeline for ongoing evangelistic efforts, churches are aligning their activities with the overarching goal of introducing people to Jesus.
The old saying is ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ But could the spark of story telling, and celebrating faith increase evangelism in churches and on university campuses everywhere?
National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students Richard Chin is emphasising the importance of prayer, through what he calls a 'two-for-two' model, and asks churches to join him in consistent branding in a nationwide push to introduce people to Jesus.
We discuss practical steps to integrate evangelism into the church's DNA, champion the role of head, heart, and hand in fostering a consistent culture of outreach.
Rory Shiner is senior pastor of Providence Church, Perth and Chair of the Gospel Coalition Australia.
Baden Stace leads the ministry team at St Stephens Normanhurst in Sydney’s north.
Elliot Temple is missions pastor at Christ Church St Ives also in Sydney’s north.