Creating a Culture of Invitation
Creating a culture of invitation
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What challenges do you face when you engage with your congregation about evangelism?
Creating a culture of invitation
a space where people are excited to invite their friends
Creating a culture of invitation
Evangelism challenges
1993 9 out of 10 Christians agreed that ‘every Christian has a responsibility to share their faith’
Today Only 64% of Christians agree with that statement Source: ‘Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age’, Barna with Lutheran Hour Ministries, 2018
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Evangelism challenges
3 out of 4 Christians have had
fewer than ten spiritual conversations during the past year
Source: ‘Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age’, Barna with Lutheran Hour Ministries, 2018
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Evangelism challenges
Many Christians feel‌ A sense of apathy That they’re not qualified That faith is private, not relational Creating a culture of invitation
relational hospitable helper
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The Alpha experience… food talk discussion
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The power of evangelism
The majority of guests attend Alpha due to a personal invitation from someone they know Source: Alpha Global Study, Barna Group. 2018
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The power of evangelism
one invitation
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We are making new resources to
Mobilise the church to invite
Equip the church to run
Alpha invite
Alpha Equip
Creating a culture of invitation
Equip resources A new set of training videos based on Alpha’s 7 best practices
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Invite resources For a church service For a church small group To promote your Alpha
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Weeks to go
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Sunday Invite 1 Invite
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Invite 2
Invite 3
Invite 4
Launch Sunday
Alpha Launch
Team Training
Creating a culture of invitation
Weeks to go
4
Sunday Invite 1 Invite
Launch
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Invite 2
Invite 3
Invite 4
Sunday
Alpha Launch
Team Training Community Group Invite Training
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
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How to get involved 1
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Run
Invite
Equip
Pray
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