Landmark Baptist Institute

Urban Evangelism

URBAN EVANGELISM

By Edwin Jardinel

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Evangelism means preaching or teaching the gospel.

 

The word gospel is from the Greek “Evangelion” which means good tidings, thus we have the good news.

 

The good news is that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and raised from the grave and He is our Saviour..whoso believes in Jesus is saved

John 3:16; 1 Cor 15: 1-3

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
-John 3:16

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
-1 Corinthians 15:3-4

 

Reasons for Evangelism:

 

 1. All men are lost sinners. 

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
-Luke 19:10

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
-Romans 3:23

2. We have the good news.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
-John 3:16

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:8

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
-Romans 5:10

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
-2 Corinthians 5:20

3. It is Christ’s command.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
-Matthew 28:18-20

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
-Mark 16:15

4. We grow as we share

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
-Proverbs 11:25

And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday: And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
-Isaiah 58:10-11

5. It makes us wise

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
-Proverbs 11:30

6. We become equip in leadership

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
-Matthew 4:19

7. It brings joy

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
-Psalms 126:5-6

8. It results to church growth

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
-Acts 2:41-47

9. It creates a spiritual environment

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
-1 Corinthians 16:15

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. -Acts 4:31

 

 

Various Methods of evangelism

  1. Friendly evangelism
  2. Tract distribution in parks, etc.
  3. House to house visitation
  4. Preaching in public places – bus, market, open area, park, etc.
  5. Evangelistic Crusades and Film showing
  6. Sports Outreach
  7. Campus Bible study and classroom evangelism

Difference between rural and urban evangelism

  • Open to strangers / closed to strangers
  • Easier to have home bible study / not easy
  • Direct / indirect method
  • People are easy to believe/ not easy
  • Less entertainment/ many entertainments
  • Less busy / busy people

 

Strategies in urban evangelism

  

  1. Relational evangelism or friendly evangelism
  2. Campus Outreaches
  3. Community Outreaches thru workshops
  4. Leadership seminars
  5. Sports Outreach
  6. Leadership and sports camp
  7. Survey sheets
  8. Social media
  9. Correspondence lessons
  10. Radio broadcast
  11. House to house as follow up
  12. Children extension classes

 

TECHNIQUES IN PRODUCTIVE EVANGELISM

  • Train and disciple a man
  • Delegate challenging tasks
  • Write letters to schools or barangay officials
  • Form outreach group or organizations
  • Form cell group Bible studies
  • Provide materials
  • Train Bible study leaders
  • Conduct leadership seminars
  • Keep motivating and evaluating
  • Trust them to do the task to lead
  • Give time to potential leaders
  • Have a regular day of visitation

 

EVANGELISM TRAINING

  • Right approaches
  • Evangelism Outline
  • Scripture memorization
  • Method, conversational

 

Things to remember

  • Pray
  • Be friendly
  • Be positive
  • Be Courageous
  • Be wise with your time
  • Don’t use pressure techniques