Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 3 | FOCUS ON REPRODUCTION: CHURCH GROWTH / 421

b. Good works which reveal the power of the Kingdom, Matt. 5.13-16

c. Clear, bold presentations of the good news of the grace of God, Gal. 3.1ff.; 1 Thess. 1.5ff.

B. Keys to Evangelizing the Lost

1. Evangelism is being a herald: it is boldly declaring through word and deed that Jesus is the Messiah, the risen Lord of the Kingdom!

2. A boldness to engage neighbors with the lifestyle and witness of the Gospel

3. A willingness to befriend and serve the community where God has placed you

3

4. A focused, unbroken intercessory team that undergirds all the efforts with fervent, faith-filled prayer

U rban M i s s i on

C. Stage One: Prepare – lay the initial foundation for responsible mission and outreach through your prayer, your team, your selection of your target area, and your understanding of the context.

1. Key texts

a. Luke 24.46-49

b. Matt. 28.19-20