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Practical School Of Evangelism
This page details the Evangelism program at Cold Harbor Road. It is maintained by Brother Bill Snell. Questions or suggestions may be emailed to him.
The Evangelism Class is available either on-site at our building here in
Mechanicsville or as an internet class on the Web (available soon).
Click here if you would like to go the internet
class site for more information.
Practical Evangelism Class
The goal of this class is to train you to be an effective soul winner. It will be the most challenging Bible class in which you will ever participate.
The class takes approximately two full years to complete. During the class you will be given instruction in how to use the Jule Miller video series; you will be trained thoroughly in the use of the Open Bible Study and the Ivan Stewart techniques of evangelism; you will be taught how to talk with others about the Bible using these Bible study techniques.
By taking this class you will enter into an area of Christian service that will change your life forever. You will go on an adventure that will help you take your soul and the souls of many others to a final reward in heaven.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate from the Cold Harbor Road church of Christ, Practical School of Evangelism, in "Practical Evangelism."
1. To analyze your present evangelism skills.
2. To learn new skills and teaching techniques.
3. To change present habits and build confidence.
4. To build courage in talking with others about Bible Study.
5. To overcome fear of failure.
6. To equip you to be self perpetuating, i.e., train others.
7. To explore varied ways to participate in evangelism.
8. To help you to become a better communicator.
1. You will read textbooks and other materials.
2. You will become an expert in using the Jule Miller video tape series.
3. You will learn how to do critical introspect.
4. You will be involved in actual Bible studies.
5. You will enlist others to conduct Bible studies with you.
6. You will write relevant papers.
7. You will become an expert in using the Ivan Stewart/Leon Estep OBS lessons.
8. You will be introduced to other pertinent soul winning Bible study programs.
Textbooks:
1. Go Ye means Go ME, by Ivan Stewart, 1988, 205 Tudor Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73127.
2. From House to House: A Manual on Personal Work, by Ivan Stewart, 1986, 205 Tudor Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73217.
3. Glory of the Ordinary: Personal Work, by Jack H. Exum.
Recommended Readings: Optional but very important
1. Client Centered Therapy, by Carl R. Rogers, 1965, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston.
2. Games People Play, by Eric Berne, Ballantine Books: New York, 1964 (ISBN 0-245-27141-6).
3. I'm OK your OK, by Thomas Harris, Avon Books: New York, 1967.
Field Work
1. 104 Hours in:
A. Door to door work (door knocking).
B. Local campaign work.
1. Introduction and welcome.
2. How to develop interest in a Bible study.
A. Friendship evangelism.
B. Door knocking.
3. Evangelistic perception, good soil/bad soil.
4. Using the Jule Miller video series.
A. Information you need before showing the videos.
1. Lesson 1.
2. Lesson 2.
3. Lesson 3.
4. Lesson 4.
5. Lesson 5.
B. How to close the session -- extend an invitation.
C. Exam 1: Use of the Jule Miller video series.
5. Introduction to the OBS (Open Bible Study).
A. Setup for the study.
1. Where, etc.
2. Seating.
B. Distractions.
1. Small children.
2. Need for baby-sitters.
3. Who should be a baby-sitter.
C. Translations.
1. Pagination.
2. Problems with some translations.
6. Steps with each OBS (how to use).
7. How to develop a prospect list.
A. Paper 1: How And Where To Find Prospects.
8. Interview techniques.
A. Openness.
9. Progress, Quotes and Remarks (PQR's) and evangelistic shorthand.
10. OBS 1:1 through 1:7: Authority.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the work sheet.
B. Introduction to the Roy Meyer (RM) helping questions.
11. Questions.
A. Transactional Analysis.
1. The psychology of "Transactional Analysis."
2. How to use "Transactional Analysis."
B. Rogerian Client Centered Therapy.
1. What it is.
2. How to use it.
C. A study of basic "World Philosophies."
1. Humanism.
2. Pluralism.
3. Existentialism.
4. Others.
D. Exam 2 : World Philosophies
E. Paper 2: How World Philosophies Hinder The Acceptance Of Christianity.
12. Listening skills.
13. Practice teach OBS 1:1 through 1:7.
14. Buffer visit in the home.
15. Helping partners.
16. How to use illustrations, i.e. stick figures.
17. OBS 1:8 through 1:12: The Abundant Life.
A. Introduction of the ladder.
1. Mans part.
2. God's part.
3. Foundation.
4. How to use the steps.
B. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
C. Helping questions (RM).
18. Practice teach OBS 1:8 through 1:12 and introduction to the ladder.
A. Exam 3: Use of the ladder.
19. OBS 1:13 through 1:16: Faith and Love.
A. OBS 1:14: Looking Back section.
B. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
C. Helping questions (RM).
20. Practice teach OBS 1:13 through 1:16.
A. Paper 3: The Doctrine Of "Faith only."
B. Exam 4: Cumulative exam on material covered to date.
21. OBS 1:17 through 2:1: Repent--Confess
A. OBS 1:18: Introduce cross -- Godly sorrow.
B. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
C. Helping questions (RM).
D. Exam 5: How to introduce and use the cross.
22. OBS 2:2 through 2:7: Baptism.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. Paper 4: "Water Salvation."
D. Practice teach OBS 1:17 through 2:7.
E. Exam 6: Baptism.
23. OBS 2:8 through 2:18: Do All in the Name of the Lord.
A. OBS 2:8: Do all in the Name of the Lord.
B. OBS 2:9 through 2:15: Oneness/denominationalism.
C. OBS 2:16 through 2:18: Falling away chart.
D. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
E. Helping questions (RM).
F. Exam 7: How to Use the chart OBS 2:16.
24. OBS 2:19 through 2:20: Communion/Lord's Supper.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. Practice teach OBS 2:8 through 2:20.
D. Exam 8: Cumulative on OBS one and two.
25 OBS 3:1 through 3:2 Giving/Contribution.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. Paper 5: Tithing; Yes or No.
26. OBS 3:3 through 3:4 Attendance/Willful Sin.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
27. OBS 3:5: Study.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
28. OBS 3:6: Grow Spiritually.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
29. OBS 3:7: Pray Continually.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. Practice teach OBS 3:1 through 3:7.
D. Exam 9: OBS 3:1 through 3:7.
30. OBS 3:8 through 3:11Sing / Instrumental Music.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. How to use the chart OBS 3:9.
D. Paper 6: Instrumental Music, The Real Issue.
E. Practice teach: OBS 3:8 through 3:11 Instrumental music.
F. Exam 10: Instrumental music.
31. OBS 3:12 through 3:14: Living the Christian Life.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. Exam 11: Cumulative from OBS 1:1 through 3:14.
32. OBS 3:15 through 3:17 Review/Persuasion.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
C. Use of the Umbrella of Grace.
33. OBS 3:18 through 3:20: Invitation/Closing.
A. Additional scriptures on the back of the worksheet.
B. Helping questions (RM).
34. Rear of the OBS work sheet: Persuasion.
A Practice teach OBS 3:15 through 3:20 and Persuasion.
B. Exam 12: Review, Closing, and Persuasion.
35. Accompanying OBS conversion aid: Reflective Teaching.
A. Practice teach Reflective Teaching.
36. Accompanying OBS work sheet: Delinquent Christians.
A. First Admonition.
B. Second Admonition.
C. Practice teach First and Second Admonition.
D. Paper 7: How To Bring Back The Delinquent.
37. Office Procedures: Proper Paperwork.
A. Record keeping.
B. Office procedures.
38. Graduation: Completion Certificates Awarded.
39. Paper 8: Final paper (see instructor).
40. Exam 13: Cumulative Final Exam.
The course offers three option levels of course work:
- Full and Complete: the student will participate in all required work which includes reading assignments, written assignments, and exams. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded a certificate of completion.
- Audit: the student will not participate in testing and written assignments. The student will become familiarized with the techniques of practical evangelism and participate in field assignments. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded a certificate of audit.
- Helping Partner: the student will participate in the full curriculum including the assigned field work, but excluding any written assignments or testing. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded a certificate of completion as a Helping Partner.
If you have questions about the course or are interested in taking it, please e-mail Bill Snell.
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