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b. Oikos is our most natural and least threatening network of existing relationships (no cold calling, or the truest form of lifestyle and friendship evangelism).

c. Oikos individuals are usually receptive to other members (builds on shared history, experience, and concerns).

d. Oikos relationships are “built in” or resident mission field.

e. Oikos relationships make follow-up less strained, impersonal.

f. Oikos allows entire family groups to be targeted.

g. Oikos relationships constantly re-seed new contact base.

Reminiscence: How did the gospel come to you? Trace your own oikos linkages!

3. Implications for urban evangelism

a. Think “economically” in every personal relationship you make and cultivate; seek to win the oikos , not just the individual.

b. Lay proper foundation for continued penetration within the relational web.

c. Aim for the entire oikos , even while seeking solid individual conversions.

d. Encourage every convert to become an Andrew to their own oikos.

e. Expect God, the Holy Spirit, to move the message of the good news naturally through the oikos relationships of the converts you see.

Context Values/Vision

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