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The following books, videos, and ministry tools can help you in your ministry. The focus of Base 1 in the We Build People discipleship model is the Law of Inclusion that states: "A disciple-making church intentionally provides a process that includes people in its sphere of care, causing them to desire to become believers, establishing a relationship with Jesus Christ and His body, the local church. They make a commitment to membership." To learn more about the We Build People discipleship model, click
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Alpha. |
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PURPOSE: A
ten week practical introduction to the Christian faith. It
is designed primarily for non-churchgoers and those who have
recently become Christians. It is a simple and effective way
of presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ in a clear and
non-threatening manner to people from all walks of
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Assimilating
New Members by Lyle Schaller. |
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PURPOSE:
Shows how the local church can develop a systematic,
intentional way of incorporating new families into the body
through active involvement in the life of the
congregation. |
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Challenge
to Encounter by Jerry Sandidge. |
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PURPOSE:
Examines the reality of God’s existence. Chapters
include: “How can I know anything for sure?”
“Is there a God?” “What about Jesus?”
“Is the Bible the Word of God?” and “Is the
Christian experience valid?” |
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Discipleship
Dynamics by D. D. Church Ministries. |
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PURPOSE: To
involve the local church in a long-term, focused,
intentional program of evangelism and discipleship that
reaches out into the community through visitation and
personal witnessing and then teaches and trains new
believers to reproduce themselves as they grow in faith and
character. |
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Evangelism
That Works by George Barna. |
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PURPOSE:
Provides eye-opening research on what methods of
soul-winning are working in America today. Combines hard
data with realistic direction for churches. |
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Finding
Them, Keeping Them by Gary McIntosh. |
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PURPOSE:
Winning strategies that draw people into the church by
getting them involved in its mission through evangelism and
assimilation. Develops an intentional system for making
assimilation a normal part of church life. |
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Friendship
Evangelism by Tom Stebbins. |
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PURPOSE:
Outlines Bible-based method of making friends, building
rapport, and graciously presenting the gospel in Jesus’
pattern. Affords practical instruction on witnessing that is
sensitive and culturally relevant. |
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How to
Make Christianity Real by Sequence Evang. Seminar. |
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PURPOSE:
“Felt need” seminar addressing the basic tenets of
Christianity in a way that will provoke the interest of
unchurched people, and invite a response. |
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How to
Start a New Service by Charles Arn. |
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PURPOSE:
Arn suggests that perhaps one-half of all churches in the US
should consider starting a new style of worship service
immediately to reach a broader range of people and stimulate
church growth. Provides practical5 guidelines on how to add
a new service. |
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How to
Talk So Your Teen Will Listen by Sequence Evang.
Seminar. |
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PURPOSE:
“Felt need” seminar on a topic of great concern to
parents everywhere. Demonstrates the practical benefits of
Christianity in a way that unchurched people can relate to.
Provides quality parenting ideas of value to those inside
and outside the church. |
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Lifestyle
Evangelism by Joe Aldrich. |
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PURPOSE: To
encourage Christians to follow Christ’s example by
building caring, trust-filled relationships with non
believers, relationships that God can powerfully use to
bring new people into the Kingdom. |
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Living
Proof by Jim Petersen. |
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PURPOSE:
Involves students in the process of learning to understand
their unsaved friends and family members. Study is
supplemented by prayer projects and by
“real-world” training in sharing your faith in a
relevant way. |
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Marketing
the Church by George Barna. |
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PURPOSE:
Practical guide to managing change in the local church
without changing the sense of purpose. Aims at getting the
church into the world and bringing the lost into the
church. |
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Pathways
for Turbulent Times by Marcia Munger. |
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PURPOSE:
Challenge the philosophical, intellectual and materialistic
mindset that so permeates our society. This tool uses
numerous illustrations to maintain reader interest and then
presents Jesus Christ as the answer to man's quest for
satisfaction and fulfillment in life. |
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Personal
Evangelism by Jean-Baptiste Sawadogo. |
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PURPOSE:
Imagine each student bringing someone to Christ! Covers what
it takes to be prepared, get involved, share one's
experience, understand the task, overcome barriers and
partake in the joy of leading a person to Jesus. |
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Primary
Purpose by Ted Haggard. |
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PURPOSE:
Contains practical, proven principles enabling churches to
see themselves as called to a city-wide impact. Models,
charts, and illustrations mobilize members to become part of
God’s plan for reaching the city. |
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Special
Days & Campaigns by Lindsay Terry. |
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PURPOSE:
Designed to help pastors. Christian education directors. and
Sunday school Superintendants help the people in the pew get
their friends and loved ones to attend church. |
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TEAM
Evangelism by Larry Gilbert. |
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PURPOSE:
Offers a non-confrontational, all-church strtegey for
evangelism that stresses doing outreach within the
personality and giftedness of each individual believer.
Aimed at getting those who do not think they have the gift
of evangelism into the game. |
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Tell It
With Style by Helen Boursier. |
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PURPOSE:
Shows the most effective way to witness is the way that
suits your personality. Self-tests help students to
determine personality types and to reach others who may be
unlike us. |
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The
Christian Worker Program. |
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PURPOSE: A
Bible Study Series designed to lead the student first to a
personal relationship with Christ then into an understanding
of the Bible by studying the books and basic doctrines. |
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The
Complete Handbook for Family Life by Don Hebbard. |
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PURPOSE:
Comprehensive tool for drawing families into the church and
meeting needs of hurting people. Examines the biblical basis
for family ministry and existing barriers to effectiveness.
Explains how to introduce new family ministries to the
church at a pace the congregation can accept. |
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The
Great Questions of Life by Louise Jeter Walker. |
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PURPOSE: A
six lesson format studies questions commonly raised by
unbelievers and believers alike: “What’s happening
to the world?”, “What’s the truth about
God?”, “What’s life all about?”,
“How can you meet your greatest need?”, “What
happens after death?”, “What is the true
church?” |
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The
Power of Story by Leighton Ford. |
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PURPOSE:
Based on the idea that every believer has a story to tell
about God’s grace. Teaches a narrative method of using
our personal story to reach others for Christ. |
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Turning
Point. |
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PURPOSE:
Training and curriculum resources are provided for small
group sessions in the local church. These main areas are
covered: 1) Focused discipleship for special needs such as
drug addictions, alcoholism, eating disorders, sexual
addictions, etc. 2) General discipleship that focuses on
felt needs. 3) Friend-to-friend evangelism. |
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Witnessing
Without Fear by Bill Bright. |
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PURPOSE:
Looks at the art of personal evangelism. Deals with fear and
stresses reliance on the Holy Spirit. Chapters include:
“You Can Witness With Confidence,” “Why We
Cannot Remain Silent,” “Conquering the Fear of
Failure,” and “Sharing the Good News.” |
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Your
Home a Lighthouse by Bob & Betty Jacks. |
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PURPOSE:
Assumes that the “big church” experience can be
overwhelming for unbelievers coming from a secular culture.
Instructs believers on leading evangelistic Bible studies in
their own homes, giving lost people an exposure to the
gospel in a warm, relaxed relational setting. |