Evangelism is not just about using a method like Back to the Bible or Does It Matter. It is a strategy that starts with a contact and goes all the way through the new convert stage. HTHSOE is so much more than a five, seven, or ten lesson seminar. It is a complete A-Z...
Earlier this year, my family had the opportunity to work with the North Jefferson church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Upon arrival, we could tell that their elders and preachers were discouraged and needed a cultural change. Evangelism is able to fix almost every...
Where do we find prospects for Bible studies? They sit in our pews! The power of evangelism that sleeps in our pews must be awakened. If you have a congregation of 100 Christians, this means you have 1,000 contacts. If you have 1,000 contacts, you are almost certain...
It is clear—we are not fighting the same kind of war God is fighting. Sit in any elders’ meeting and it will become quite clear. Since many of you have not been a part of such a meeting here is an inside look: problem-solving, putting out brush fires, fixing what is...
I am pleased to introduce myself. I am Charles Lumpkins; feel free to call me Charles or Charlie. I have been on the faculty at Pennsylvania State University since 2006, teaching history-oriented courses in the Department of African American Studies and a...
Many congregations are involved in good works. We are in the nursing homes, hospitals, mowing and trimming lawns of our neighbors, delivering fruit baskets and food to the sick, sending cards to the discouraged, providing benevolent assistance to the needy, and a host...
Door knocking is the surest way to make contacts and anyone can do it. Walk up to the door, knock, and say, “Hello.” These are what we call cold contacts. They have no previous connection to the church and are completely random. Without contacts, you are dead in the...
“Hey Bob, did you know the church of Christ believes they are the only ones going to heaven?” If the new convert has not been asked this question prior to conversion, it will be asked shortly thereafter. It is doubtful the new convert will raise his hand in an adult...
As part of HTHSOE training, we encourage local congregations to shut down all works that cannot be tied to evangelism until they can be reworked into a soul winning/saving mission.Vacation Bible School should be viewed as an opportunity to win souls. VBS can be...
This “Reaching the Lost” weekly update was written by Brandon Grieves, preacher at the Fairview church of Christ in Pulaski, Tennessee. I believe direct reports from the field are the most powerful teaching tools. Prepare to smile and praise God; this news is awesome!...