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9. Gives the Holy Spirit opportunity to take advantage of any relationship within the oikos as the entry point of greater ministry

C. Implications of the oikos for urban evangelism

1. Think of the entire network, not just individuals when you minister in neighborhoods or projects.

2. Start with the relationships and contacts God provides.

3. When targeting new groups, do your demographic work.

4. Enlist the help of new believers immediately as “apostles” to their oikos (e.g., Andrew to Peter [John 1], the Samaritan woman to her hometown, [John 4]).

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5. Look for ways to extend relationships deeper into the oikos .

6. Train faithful believers to share their faith within their own webs and circles; pray for the Spirit’s empowerment for them, Acts 16.

Conclusion

» Urban evangelism involves establishing programs of consistent, prevailing intercessory prayer, both for those who share and for those who hear the Good News. » Effective evangelistic outreach will equip individual Christians to win souls by sharing their personal testimony.