TLS GATHERING 
GUANGZHOU 广州 
Evangelism in General 
2 - 5 Nov, 2012
WHAT WILL BE COVERED 
Who Are You? 
Club Planting vs Evangelism 
Ways to Plant Club 
Why Don’t You Evangelise? 
Passion in 3 minutes 
What is Not Evangelism? 
What is Evangelism? 
7 Points of Evangelism 
How to Evangelise? 
Enthusiasm in 5 Minutes 
Ways to Convince 
3 Types of Evangelism 
Group Evangelism 
Simplicity of Personal Evangelism 
Excitement of Prophetic Evangelism
WHO ARE YOU? 
[Video Church]
WHO ARE YOU? 
You are the church 
Your purpose is to love God and others 
Your mission is to connect the unconnected to Christ and together grow to 
full devotion to Him 
Your plan is to plug into God at weekend service, to charge up in small group 
community, to live out using gifts and passions, and to pass on your faith to 
those who do not know Christ 
Everything we do together is what we do as the church 
God desires churches ; World needs churches ; We are called to be churches
WHO ARE YOU? 
You are the church 
Your purpose is to love God and others 
Your mission is to connect the unconnected to Christ and together grow to 
full devotion to Him 
Your plan is to plug into God at weekend service, to charge up in small group 
community, to live out using gifts and passions, and to pass on your faith to 
those who do not know Christ 
Everything we do together is what we do as the church 
God desires churches ; World needs churches ; We are called to be churches
WHO ARE YOU? 
Your plan is to plug into God at weekend service, to charge up in small group 
community, to live out using gifts and passions, and to pass on your faith to 
those who do not know Christ 
TLS’ Heartbeat 
Plug into God in small group community (Club Gathering) 
 Matthew 18:20 ; Acts 2:42 
Charge up at weekend services  Consist of TLS Clubs 
 Acts 2:46 
Live out using gifts and passions 
Pass on your faith to those who do not know Christ <Evangelise>
CLUB PLANTING 
VS 
EVANGELISM 
Club Planting  Equipping saints to accomplish Great Commission 
Evangelism  Reaching out to the lost 
CLUB PLANTING EVANGELISM 
Preparing and supporting Implementing 
Building legacy Performing individually 
Reaching more with many Reaching one with oneself 
Diverse range of characters Specific character 
Generalise Contextualise
WAYS TO PLANT CLUB 
1. Ask every person to join your [style], for example : “bible discussing”, “dinner” 
2. Broadcast message from SMS and BMs, etc 
3. Piggy back current small group you are in, by 
• Importance of spiritual growth (no growth, cut and burnt) 
• Growth’s target (1 body of Christ minded, love God not institute) 
• Full of love and Spirit (love churches outside well-known institute) 
• Unity as country with many languages (know the boundaries) 
1. Jesus as Christ and Saviour 
2. Sola gracia  Grace of the Lord only is 
3. Sola fide  outflowing faith is the one way to get saved 
4. Sola scriptura  Bible as the highest authority 
• How TLS fits all those categories and what TLS does (vision – mission)
WHY DON’T YOU EVANGELISE? 
I’m not qualified 
If you don’t want to get burned, stay out of fire 
I don’t sincerely believe in Jesus’ sacrificial 
There are many roads to Rome, hence to Heaven 
It’s not my job 
I don’t see it as Good News. It’s normal news. 
I don’t care if they go to Heaven 
I received life, that’s all what matters 
I don’t care about His passion 
I’m afraid of losing friends 
I’m afraid my old best friends will leave me 
I don’t want them to see me like an alien 
I’m afraid I can’t answer their questions / doubts 
I don’t know how 
…
WHY DON’T YOU EVANGELISE? 
http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- 
erik-raymond.html 
Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise 
“… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” 
“My View of God” 
“I must TRULY DESIRE to see the name of my God exalted. Lord, make 
Your name hallowed, make It holy, for It is being disregarded, vindicate 
(defend ; justify) Yourself through the proclamation of the Gospel.”
WHY DON’T YOU EVANGELISE? 
http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- 
erik-raymond.html 
Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise 
“… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” 
“My View of God” 
“It is good to find myself seeing the disparity (inequality) between my will and 
my Father’s. And it is good to RUN BACK to Him for a healthy 
CALIBRATION!” 
“… knowing THIS BRINGS God pleasure, honor and glory, regardless of 
WHETHER OR NOT the individual is CONVERTED.”
WHY DON’T YOU EVANGELISE? 
http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- 
erik-raymond.html 
Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise 
“… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” 
“My View of Others” 
“… This is really an OUTFLOW of the first, for if I do not love God rightly 
how can I love my neighbor?!” 
“What is wrong with me? I CAN talk to them about the weather, sports, 
politics, food or whatever, but Jesus? This is NOT on my tongue.”
WHY DON’T YOU EVANGELISE? 
http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- 
erik-raymond.html 
Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise 
“… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” 
“My View of Others” 
“What I am advocating is to LOOK at people. WATCH them, PRAY for 
them, look into their eyes as they speak to you. HEAR their heart cry for 
relief. When you are FILLED with divine love for the glory of God and 
FUELED for a love for your neighbor, a good, healthy LOOK into a person’s 
eyes will CONVICT you to the quick to evangelize and cease from 
meaningless dialogue about such futile things as the weather, the news or 
other distractions.”
WHY DON’T YOU EVANGELISE? 
http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- 
erik-raymond.html 
Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise 
“If you struggle like I do, I’d encourage you to pray to God that you might 
LOVE HIM MORE, more along the lines with which He loves Himself. And 
likewise that HE would be kind to CAUSE you to LOVE OTHERS MORE, 
more along the lines with which He loves others.” 
Make His heartbeats as yours 
Make His tears as yours 
Make His passion as yours
PASSION IN 3 MINUTES 
[Video Jaeson Ma - Passion]
PASSION IN 3 MINUTES 
Trying to do what needs to be done, regardless of the results 
Doing what you don’t want to do because it’s going to take you there 
Running the extra mile 
Willing to suffer for something 
Endurance 
Focus 
Struggle 
Pain 
Driven 
Will 
Suffering 
Shame 
You (soul) are God’s passion
WHAT IS NOT EVANGELISM? 
[Video Invite Church]
WHAT IS NOT EVANGELISM? 
Inviting people to church 
Asking people to come to Christ with purpose other than Gospel: 
Music, friends, fun, fortune, even promise of transformed life 
Sharing testimonial only 
Praying longer before eating with unbelievers 
Telling people you are at or going to church 
Wearing Christian-themed clothing and accessories 
Telling your friends that you are a Christian 
Being friends with unbelievers and love them 
Show Christian lifestyle 
Use manipulating tactic to make people come to Christ 
Serving at church 
…
WHAT IS EVANGELISM? 
“A metamorphosis process in patiently and prayerfully convincing, guiding and 
loving others to get their relationship with God attains reconciliation through faith 
in Jesus Christ’s dead on the cross, burial, and resurrection” 
“One of many facets needed by one to get saved” 
“Sincerely believing in how one can get saved by faith through Jesus Christ, 
proclaiming it, and inviting them to be saved” 
“Not about our work, but Holy Spirit’s” 
“Not about us, but other people” 
…
7 POINTS OF EVANGELISM 
1. You are not alone : There are God and Satan in spiritual world 
(Spiritual realm is as real, through miracles and dark magic) 
2. We are all sinners : Sin and consequences 
(separation from God  sorrow, hardship, etc) 
3. Wage of sin is death : We are deserved to be dead 
(His perfect just leaves no room for us to escape dead. Not weighing 
good/bad deeds) 
4. God is LOVE : God loves you 
(He doesn’t want to stay separated with us) 
5. Sacrificial scheme : Substitution of death must be offered to redeem sin 
(Only higher authority can bail us out of jail) 
6. Our respond : Choices has to be made on our side 
(Even bailed out, you won’t leave jail until you believe it) 
7. Eternal life : Heaven or Hell forever 
(No place in between, no one can crossover the gap)
HOW TO EVANGELISE? 
Pre-Evangelism 
Knowledge : What Gospel is 
Passion in God: Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind 
Passion in others : Love your neighbours as yourself 
Testimonies : Your own or others’ experiences with Him 
Power from High : Filled with Holy Spirit and prayer 
Art of Evangelism : Connecting the dots 
Wise and Flexible : Being open minded (emphasise on similarities not differences) 
Head, not Tail : Be the person who lead (Good conversationalist and friend) 
Affiliation : Find local church 
Confidence : Firmly believe and feel that Gospel is indeed good news 
Understand : Personality types <Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic, Sanguine> 
Be social : Get involved in common ground activities such as band, clubs, etc
HOW TO EVANGELISE? 
On-Evangelism 
Down to Earth : Be yourself, show respect 
Enjoy your time : Have fun, don’t force 
Compassion : Show genuine love and care, not prospecting 
Pray continuously : For Holy Spirit to work in their hearts (John 16:7-11) and 
open doors of opportunities (Colossians 4:3) 
See and listen beyond : Focus on their heart, not their action 
Give yourself : Be available in their hard times 
Be ready : Prepared to share Gospel at all times (2 Tim 4:1-5) 
Inclusive : Get along with their culture and current belief 
Enthusiastic : Show excitement over the Gospel
ENTHUSIASM IN 5 MINUTES 
[Video Dean Graziosi - Enthusiasm]
ENTHUSIASM IN 5 MINUTES 
Outside factors should NOT strip out our confidence 
Ton of energy, vibrant, will, and passion in order to speak intelligently, NOT education 
No enthusiasm = No attraction 
Not walking with your head down 
Enthusiasm covers all kinds of mistake (weak points) 
Enthusiasm will pass the point of fear 
Gain confidence : look where your strength is compared to others 
Give compliment up front : it’s not about you, it’s about others’ perspective 
Share your information let them know your strategy 
Speak truthfully 
Fake Faith it ‘til you make it 
Head up, puff your chest up, smile 
Doing things like you’ve been doing it for years 
If you don’t know what to say, ask questions and listen. They’ll tell you what they want to hear
HOW TO EVANGELISE 
Post-Evangelism 
Those Who Believe: 
Pray – Lead them to declare his faith in prayer 
Disciple – Bible study and deeper understanding in Christ through churches we 
are acquaintance with 
Reproduce – Send them to field of evangelism 
Those Who Are Indecisive: 
Follow up – Call and make appointments to go out and keep the friendship 
Find time – Always seek the next opportunity to fill in the Gospel 
Those Who Reject: 
Patience – Don’t force, it’s a process 
Don’t give up – Keep trying next time 
Reflect – See if you have not use the anchor sentences right
WAYS TO CONVINCE 
Logic Streamline 
Facts & Figures 
Highly Respected People 
Published Content from Respected Media 
Answered Questions / Doubts 
Historical / Archeological Records 
Our modeling 
…
3 TYPES OF EVANGELISM 
Group Evangelism 
Share gospel with a small or large crowd 
Personal Evangelism 
Share gospel with one person 
Prophetic Evangelism 
Share gospel with the person who God leads us
GROUP EVANGELISM 
[Video Franklin Graham – Rock Band Evangelism]
SIMPLICITY OF 
PERSONAL EVANGELISM 
[Video Francis Chan – Evangelising]
SIMPLICITY OF 
PERSONAL EVANGELISM 
Talk in ways others can accept 
(calm, no rush, no forcing) 
Read the gospel plainly and slowly to let Words of God settled in their heart 
Relate things to what happens to the person you evangelise 
(scar on the back, the guy who stabbed him) 
Speak no deep theology stuffs 
Find things to compliment their comments 
(Live eternal life spiritually ; Illustration about darkness and sin)
EXCITEMENT OF 
PROPHETIC EVANGELISM 
[Video Jaeson Ma & Vaness Wu – Prophetic Evangelism]
EXCITEMENT OF 
PROPHETIC EVANGELISM 
Experience God first-hand 
Unknown end-result 
Make new friend(s) 
Adventure 
…

Tls guangzhou final (light)

  • 1.
    TLS GATHERING GUANGZHOU广州 Evangelism in General 2 - 5 Nov, 2012
  • 2.
    WHAT WILL BECOVERED Who Are You? Club Planting vs Evangelism Ways to Plant Club Why Don’t You Evangelise? Passion in 3 minutes What is Not Evangelism? What is Evangelism? 7 Points of Evangelism How to Evangelise? Enthusiasm in 5 Minutes Ways to Convince 3 Types of Evangelism Group Evangelism Simplicity of Personal Evangelism Excitement of Prophetic Evangelism
  • 3.
    WHO ARE YOU? [Video Church]
  • 4.
    WHO ARE YOU? You are the church Your purpose is to love God and others Your mission is to connect the unconnected to Christ and together grow to full devotion to Him Your plan is to plug into God at weekend service, to charge up in small group community, to live out using gifts and passions, and to pass on your faith to those who do not know Christ Everything we do together is what we do as the church God desires churches ; World needs churches ; We are called to be churches
  • 5.
    WHO ARE YOU? You are the church Your purpose is to love God and others Your mission is to connect the unconnected to Christ and together grow to full devotion to Him Your plan is to plug into God at weekend service, to charge up in small group community, to live out using gifts and passions, and to pass on your faith to those who do not know Christ Everything we do together is what we do as the church God desires churches ; World needs churches ; We are called to be churches
  • 6.
    WHO ARE YOU? Your plan is to plug into God at weekend service, to charge up in small group community, to live out using gifts and passions, and to pass on your faith to those who do not know Christ TLS’ Heartbeat Plug into God in small group community (Club Gathering)  Matthew 18:20 ; Acts 2:42 Charge up at weekend services  Consist of TLS Clubs  Acts 2:46 Live out using gifts and passions Pass on your faith to those who do not know Christ <Evangelise>
  • 7.
    CLUB PLANTING VS EVANGELISM Club Planting  Equipping saints to accomplish Great Commission Evangelism  Reaching out to the lost CLUB PLANTING EVANGELISM Preparing and supporting Implementing Building legacy Performing individually Reaching more with many Reaching one with oneself Diverse range of characters Specific character Generalise Contextualise
  • 8.
    WAYS TO PLANTCLUB 1. Ask every person to join your [style], for example : “bible discussing”, “dinner” 2. Broadcast message from SMS and BMs, etc 3. Piggy back current small group you are in, by • Importance of spiritual growth (no growth, cut and burnt) • Growth’s target (1 body of Christ minded, love God not institute) • Full of love and Spirit (love churches outside well-known institute) • Unity as country with many languages (know the boundaries) 1. Jesus as Christ and Saviour 2. Sola gracia  Grace of the Lord only is 3. Sola fide  outflowing faith is the one way to get saved 4. Sola scriptura  Bible as the highest authority • How TLS fits all those categories and what TLS does (vision – mission)
  • 9.
    WHY DON’T YOUEVANGELISE? I’m not qualified If you don’t want to get burned, stay out of fire I don’t sincerely believe in Jesus’ sacrificial There are many roads to Rome, hence to Heaven It’s not my job I don’t see it as Good News. It’s normal news. I don’t care if they go to Heaven I received life, that’s all what matters I don’t care about His passion I’m afraid of losing friends I’m afraid my old best friends will leave me I don’t want them to see me like an alien I’m afraid I can’t answer their questions / doubts I don’t know how …
  • 10.
    WHY DON’T YOUEVANGELISE? http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- erik-raymond.html Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise “… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” “My View of God” “I must TRULY DESIRE to see the name of my God exalted. Lord, make Your name hallowed, make It holy, for It is being disregarded, vindicate (defend ; justify) Yourself through the proclamation of the Gospel.”
  • 11.
    WHY DON’T YOUEVANGELISE? http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- erik-raymond.html Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise “… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” “My View of God” “It is good to find myself seeing the disparity (inequality) between my will and my Father’s. And it is good to RUN BACK to Him for a healthy CALIBRATION!” “… knowing THIS BRINGS God pleasure, honor and glory, regardless of WHETHER OR NOT the individual is CONVERTED.”
  • 12.
    WHY DON’T YOUEVANGELISE? http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- erik-raymond.html Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise “… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” “My View of Others” “… This is really an OUTFLOW of the first, for if I do not love God rightly how can I love my neighbor?!” “What is wrong with me? I CAN talk to them about the weather, sports, politics, food or whatever, but Jesus? This is NOT on my tongue.”
  • 13.
    WHY DON’T YOUEVANGELISE? http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- erik-raymond.html Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise “… at the end of the day it comes down to two things” “My View of Others” “What I am advocating is to LOOK at people. WATCH them, PRAY for them, look into their eyes as they speak to you. HEAR their heart cry for relief. When you are FILLED with divine love for the glory of God and FUELED for a love for your neighbor, a good, healthy LOOK into a person’s eyes will CONVICT you to the quick to evangelize and cease from meaningless dialogue about such futile things as the weather, the news or other distractions.”
  • 14.
    WHY DON’T YOUEVANGELISE? http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/163480-pastoral-confession- erik-raymond.html Pastoral Confession: Why I Don’t Evangelise “If you struggle like I do, I’d encourage you to pray to God that you might LOVE HIM MORE, more along the lines with which He loves Himself. And likewise that HE would be kind to CAUSE you to LOVE OTHERS MORE, more along the lines with which He loves others.” Make His heartbeats as yours Make His tears as yours Make His passion as yours
  • 15.
    PASSION IN 3MINUTES [Video Jaeson Ma - Passion]
  • 16.
    PASSION IN 3MINUTES Trying to do what needs to be done, regardless of the results Doing what you don’t want to do because it’s going to take you there Running the extra mile Willing to suffer for something Endurance Focus Struggle Pain Driven Will Suffering Shame You (soul) are God’s passion
  • 17.
    WHAT IS NOTEVANGELISM? [Video Invite Church]
  • 18.
    WHAT IS NOTEVANGELISM? Inviting people to church Asking people to come to Christ with purpose other than Gospel: Music, friends, fun, fortune, even promise of transformed life Sharing testimonial only Praying longer before eating with unbelievers Telling people you are at or going to church Wearing Christian-themed clothing and accessories Telling your friends that you are a Christian Being friends with unbelievers and love them Show Christian lifestyle Use manipulating tactic to make people come to Christ Serving at church …
  • 19.
    WHAT IS EVANGELISM? “A metamorphosis process in patiently and prayerfully convincing, guiding and loving others to get their relationship with God attains reconciliation through faith in Jesus Christ’s dead on the cross, burial, and resurrection” “One of many facets needed by one to get saved” “Sincerely believing in how one can get saved by faith through Jesus Christ, proclaiming it, and inviting them to be saved” “Not about our work, but Holy Spirit’s” “Not about us, but other people” …
  • 20.
    7 POINTS OFEVANGELISM 1. You are not alone : There are God and Satan in spiritual world (Spiritual realm is as real, through miracles and dark magic) 2. We are all sinners : Sin and consequences (separation from God  sorrow, hardship, etc) 3. Wage of sin is death : We are deserved to be dead (His perfect just leaves no room for us to escape dead. Not weighing good/bad deeds) 4. God is LOVE : God loves you (He doesn’t want to stay separated with us) 5. Sacrificial scheme : Substitution of death must be offered to redeem sin (Only higher authority can bail us out of jail) 6. Our respond : Choices has to be made on our side (Even bailed out, you won’t leave jail until you believe it) 7. Eternal life : Heaven or Hell forever (No place in between, no one can crossover the gap)
  • 21.
    HOW TO EVANGELISE? Pre-Evangelism Knowledge : What Gospel is Passion in God: Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind Passion in others : Love your neighbours as yourself Testimonies : Your own or others’ experiences with Him Power from High : Filled with Holy Spirit and prayer Art of Evangelism : Connecting the dots Wise and Flexible : Being open minded (emphasise on similarities not differences) Head, not Tail : Be the person who lead (Good conversationalist and friend) Affiliation : Find local church Confidence : Firmly believe and feel that Gospel is indeed good news Understand : Personality types <Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic, Sanguine> Be social : Get involved in common ground activities such as band, clubs, etc
  • 22.
    HOW TO EVANGELISE? On-Evangelism Down to Earth : Be yourself, show respect Enjoy your time : Have fun, don’t force Compassion : Show genuine love and care, not prospecting Pray continuously : For Holy Spirit to work in their hearts (John 16:7-11) and open doors of opportunities (Colossians 4:3) See and listen beyond : Focus on their heart, not their action Give yourself : Be available in their hard times Be ready : Prepared to share Gospel at all times (2 Tim 4:1-5) Inclusive : Get along with their culture and current belief Enthusiastic : Show excitement over the Gospel
  • 23.
    ENTHUSIASM IN 5MINUTES [Video Dean Graziosi - Enthusiasm]
  • 24.
    ENTHUSIASM IN 5MINUTES Outside factors should NOT strip out our confidence Ton of energy, vibrant, will, and passion in order to speak intelligently, NOT education No enthusiasm = No attraction Not walking with your head down Enthusiasm covers all kinds of mistake (weak points) Enthusiasm will pass the point of fear Gain confidence : look where your strength is compared to others Give compliment up front : it’s not about you, it’s about others’ perspective Share your information let them know your strategy Speak truthfully Fake Faith it ‘til you make it Head up, puff your chest up, smile Doing things like you’ve been doing it for years If you don’t know what to say, ask questions and listen. They’ll tell you what they want to hear
  • 25.
    HOW TO EVANGELISE Post-Evangelism Those Who Believe: Pray – Lead them to declare his faith in prayer Disciple – Bible study and deeper understanding in Christ through churches we are acquaintance with Reproduce – Send them to field of evangelism Those Who Are Indecisive: Follow up – Call and make appointments to go out and keep the friendship Find time – Always seek the next opportunity to fill in the Gospel Those Who Reject: Patience – Don’t force, it’s a process Don’t give up – Keep trying next time Reflect – See if you have not use the anchor sentences right
  • 26.
    WAYS TO CONVINCE Logic Streamline Facts & Figures Highly Respected People Published Content from Respected Media Answered Questions / Doubts Historical / Archeological Records Our modeling …
  • 27.
    3 TYPES OFEVANGELISM Group Evangelism Share gospel with a small or large crowd Personal Evangelism Share gospel with one person Prophetic Evangelism Share gospel with the person who God leads us
  • 28.
    GROUP EVANGELISM [VideoFranklin Graham – Rock Band Evangelism]
  • 29.
    SIMPLICITY OF PERSONALEVANGELISM [Video Francis Chan – Evangelising]
  • 30.
    SIMPLICITY OF PERSONALEVANGELISM Talk in ways others can accept (calm, no rush, no forcing) Read the gospel plainly and slowly to let Words of God settled in their heart Relate things to what happens to the person you evangelise (scar on the back, the guy who stabbed him) Speak no deep theology stuffs Find things to compliment their comments (Live eternal life spiritually ; Illustration about darkness and sin)
  • 31.
    EXCITEMENT OF PROPHETICEVANGELISM [Video Jaeson Ma & Vaness Wu – Prophetic Evangelism]
  • 32.
    EXCITEMENT OF PROPHETICEVANGELISM Experience God first-hand Unknown end-result Make new friend(s) Adventure …