Servant Evangelism

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There are 2 sections to this guide. 

1. The Guide
2. List of  Effective
          Uses

                                                                     Servant Evangelism

 Section 1 – The Guide

         "Why does the Church exist?" We certainly exist to Worship God and to grow in Wholeness and Christ likeness, to become Maturing Christians. But how are we to do that? Jesus made it clear that we must also give of ourselves if we hope to keep growing. The Great Commission links God's special presence to the action of the Church going into the world. "Go therefore and make disciples... and lo, I am with you always" (Mt 28:19-20, RSV). God is with us in an immediate sense as we carry His Life and Love into the world. It's like when Jesus washed the disciples feet at the last supper, we do the same thing, only in a modern setting.

       Serving the people in practical ways is Christ-like communication. Serving is what Jesus did and does. He serves. He is a Servant King. His statement, "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many," (Mark 10:45 NIV) His life was actively expressed through His service toward people. He did not seek to please Himself, but sought to bring honor to His Father. “Let this mind be in you, which also was in Christ Jesus” Phil. 2:5 (KJV)

His obedient service to others was.

· He turned water into wine.
· He fed the hungry.
· He healed the sick.
· He washed the disciples feet.
· He died on a cross.
· He even served his disciples a fish breakfast after His resurrection.
· As a servant King. He continues to serve by giving gifts to His church. He gives people, ministries and spiritual gifts. He also serves by offering the people of our world salvation, forgiveness and mercy.

      Human nature always points the emotional compass inward. As the church, we must point are emotional compass outward. Jesus promised that "rivers of living water" would flow out of the “hearts of all who believe in Him”. As we bring the Kingdom of God into the community, we will change the community in which we live.

       The entire Church is falsely looked upon as beggars and hustlers. Always looking to get something for nothing. The watching world and community has the Church having only one message, "Come in and Join Us." They are not looking to be part of a failing cause, and want nothing to do with fast-talking con-artists with slick approaches. Having their hand out always for a donation for there cause.

      As we begin to do humble acts of service in the community, we will reinstate our identity. Instead of constantly judging the world, as most Churchs. Being critical of who we take the Gospel too. We extend forgiveness, acceptance, and love from God. We as Christians must get beyond ourselves and serve our way into their hearts with GOD’s love.

      The Church has been judged by the community for a long time as being out of touch with people's real needs, hurts and pains. By doing Servant Evangelism we show GOD’s love in a practical way. Servant Evangelism is great for Cell Churchs. 

You will be able to touch people’s hearts right where they are at, by providing a FREE SERVCE!!  with NO STRINGS ATTACHED!!

     Missionaries all over the World have been doing Deeds of Kindness (Servant Evangelism) since the first Disciples were sent into all the world. Only up until 20 years or so that a emphasis has been placed back on to it and used by the Church to reach people to show GOD’s Love in a practical way.

     “How are we going to be able to do this?”.  The goal in Servant Evangelism is to shine the spotlight on God's Kingdom coming in the Spirit of Jesus.  God understood that humility is one of the traits that get the attention of the human race.  As we give away deeds of humility we bring a similar influence into the world. 

     By providing a Community Service showing GOD’s Love in a practical way. The community will be saturated with the presence of these deeds and acts of kindness. “Consider the long-term effects of this approach”. We are truly saturating the Community with GOD’s love.

Servant Evangelism is so effective because:

· easy to do
· everybody can be involved, family’s, children, etc...
· quick to set up
· most services are low cost, some cost nothing but time
· unifies us to one cause 
· high volume for those served
· done by youth, cell or share, any Church groups 
· allows the Holy Spirit to convict those we are leading to Christ or bring back in to his fellowship.
· provides an opportunity to listen to there needs and pray for them, showing them GOD’s Love.
· fantastic way to fellowship with other believers
· gives new Christians a way to be involved immediately with Evangelism
· friendly non-pushy, non-aggressive style of evangelism
· appeals to every area of our cities and towns
· emotionally safe
· giving rather than asking for anything
· provides an open door for the miraculous to happen.....God so moves
· it is a great way for everyone to Minister to someone in some way

“Oh, did I mention, It’s a great way to have fun!”

 Conducting a Successful Servant Evangelism:

      Get together as a group and go over your Servant Evangelism Project. Each project will have it’s own list of objectives and materials. The Servant Evangelism card and what it should say. The signs you put out for you community project. The group should have a brainstorm session. This will give an opportunity for individuals to share their ideas that can make the Servant Evangelism even more successful. Some one may suggest a service to perform within the one you are already going to conduct. Here’s one, a coffee can with sand in it for customers that smoke.   

      It is also a good time to go over how you should conduct your service. You will want to practice what you basically want to say and how to perform the service. I know what your thinking, how are we going to practice a car wash or hot dog grilling. Some of these you can but if you can’t at least practice when you set up. At a car wash you do not want a customer to leave with a streaked windshield. You will also have children at some of these Evangelism Servant Projects. You will want to get them involved. They may not be able to wash a windshield, but a bumper or headlights they can. Practice for the unforeseeable problems that may come up. 

 “Remember you are there to show GOD’s Love in a Practical Way”

 Tips for a basic Evangelism Project:

 · be prepared in Prayer both as a group and individually
· no more than 1 to 2 hours to perform the Servant Evangelism
· plan 
· wear comfortable clothes
· make sure you have enough supplies for project
· First Aid Kit, for those unexpected cuts and scrapes or headaches that develop
· provide Food & Drinks, (especially water) for workers and customers that may be waiting for service
· Servant Evangelism cards
· car to go for extra supplies or unexpected situations that may arise
· broom, dustpan, rags, garbage bags, sprayer cleaner for clean up during and after project 
· Signs for Servant Project

 Tips to remember for personal conduct and service:

· learn this phrase, “We are conducting a Community Project to show you GOD’s Love in a practical way” This has been a perfected phrase that has been successfully used by many doing Servant Evangelism over the years
· do not wear head phones, shows lack of interest in the project and the main purpose you are there.
· talk to customers politely
· you are conducting a Community Project
· you are not excepting donations at all, none, nodda“
· it is a FREE Service no Strings Attached
· this is not the place for foolish actions or joking around
· ever hear, “only speak when your spoken too” applies to customers
· make all your conversations be up lifting

      With each Servant Evangelism project make up a card (business card size) to leave with those served. The front may say something like “This is a Community Project to show you GOD’s Love in a practical way”. Can also be related to the Community Project that you are providing. On the backside of each card there may be a map to your Church location along with your service times and phone number.

      You can have your own individual card. The front may say, like “This is to show you GOD’s Love in a practical way” It would say on the back your name and phone number. If you would like prayer or need further information please call me. This is a great way that GOD’s Gifts to an individual to be used. This would depend on the way you want to do your Servant Evangelism Project. This would mostly appeal to Cell Group Ministry.

      Suggestion: Carry cards with you, as you go about your daily activities. You will always be in contact     with people who you can help in some way. Hand them a card. Remember Servant Evangelism is an action.

 Tips for making up Signs:

· say what the Community Service is

· clear directions to were it is at

· must mention “That is FREE!”

· big to read, usely poster board size is good 22” X 28”

· use colors, back ground a lemon color with black letters

· keep it simple

 Information in this article is from the following:     

· Steve Sjogren - original promoter of Servant Evangelism. His Web Site is www.servantevangelism.com. He also writes many books and publications on this subject.  
· theadventure.org  
· Josh Hunt – joshhunt.com  
· John Pardoe – corechurch.ie  

 Special Thanks goes out to:

· Dan Tompson – Who got me do a basic outline of Servant Evangelism also a promoter

· Pastor Steve Briggs – Binghamton Free Methodist Church – originator of the Hands of Hope Ministry

                                         that uses Servant Evangelism as the major out reach to Broome County, NY 

  “When we allow Jesus to love others through us, we will find great joy in serving”

       Get started in Servant Evangelism today! You can read tons of books, go on the Internet and see hundreds of pages all related to this subject. I am blessed to be part of a Church that Servant Evangelism plays a major role. It is part of our Cell Ministry. If your part of one of those DEAD Churches mention above, come on over to Binghamton Free Methodist Church get involved.  Experience it first hand. You will be glad you did. Our Heavenly Father will use you and bless you for it.

 “Heavenly Father, I ask, by the authority of Jesus Christ, you will show your Grace, Peace and Love to every one conducting servant evangelism, especially the person we are providing the service too. That the Holy Spirit will convict those who are in need of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and to all those who need to come back in to fellowship with him. Give those who have read this article a desire to become servant evangelists to experience your love in a mighty way”

 “Grace, Peace and Love to you in Jesus Christ”

  Frederick L. Donahue

 If you can provide more information, maybe you have a testimony or have done servant evangelism and can add more to this article. Is there any thing more you need to know or left important information out. There maybe editorial mistakes. I wish to make this article better. Please get in touch with me at (607) 775-3842 or thru my Web Site: www.crcny.com

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