PRINCIPLES OF EVANGELISM AND FOLLOW-UP
UNDERGRADUATE CLASS
2 CREDIT HOURS
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The Class serves as an introduction to principles and methods of effective personal evangelism and follow-up of new believers. Taught in conjunction with field ministry team involvement, this course enables the student to share Christ effectively and motivate new believers to further growth through small group Bible studies and initial integration into the local church.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
1. Basic Knowledge of material presented in this course by:
a. Being able to begin a conversation with someone that leads to a natural presentation of the gospel.
b. Knowing the principles related to assurance of salvation to those who sincerely receive Jesus Christ by faith.
c. List the steps involved in developing a personal discipleship ministry.
2. Deeper understanding of the material presented in this course by:
a. Knowing the gospel message and distinguish it from pseudo gospel.
b. Mastering the use the "Four Spiritual Laws" booklet as a witnessing tool.
c. Recognizing the task of evangelism within the African context, especially in light of the challenges and opportunities presented by Islam, ATR and new technologies
d. Being able to help resolve some intellectual barriers to faith in Jesus.
3. How to use what the students have learned in this course by:
a. Sharing the gospel effectively using the Four Spiritual Laws booklet
b. Giving your three-minute personal salvation testimony from memory in a simulated environment.
c. Being able to motivate a new believer to meet again for follow-up in both a simulated and an actual situation.
d. Develop a personal or corporate strategy for evangelism and follow-up.
- Lecturer: Ifiok Ukobo