The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast Dave Ferguson: The Key Steps to Building a Culture of Outreach
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Oct 2, 2024 Dave Ferguson, founding pastor of Community Christian Church and a leader in church planting, shares insights on cultivating a culture of outreach within congregations. He emphasizes moving beyond traditional evangelism events to a relational approach, using the BLESS practices for everyday engagement. Ferguson outlines five crucial strategies for serving others and sharing personal faith stories, while also introducing the Bless app to enhance community connection. He offers practical advice for new church leaders to foster meaningful discussions about faith.
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Reaching Seekers
- Ed Stetzer encountered a couple on a bus who were already engaged with Dave Ferguson's church.
- They were exploring faith, highlighting the church's reach beyond regular attendees.
Building a Culture of Outreach
- Create a culture of outreach by focusing on values, narrative, and behaviors.
- Embed biblical values, language, stories, and actionable steps.
BLESS Practices
- Use the BLESS method: Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Story.
- These are five everyday ways to love your neighbor and share your faith.
