Trans-Africa Christian University

Student Names: Iago Mutumba Mizinga

Course: Evangelism

Lecturer: Rev Cabra Muzyamba

Assignment Number: Assignment # 2

Assignment :

Research Paper Outline:

1. Introduction

2. The strategies for Evangelism and church planting used by the Apostles and other leaders in the book
of Acts.

3. Conclusion

Student’s Contact Details

Email: immizinga@gmail.com
Mobile #: +260 977 448627

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 1. INTRODUCTION

This assignment’s objective is to bring out key methods or strategies for Evangelism and church
planting used by the Apostles and other leaders in the book of Acts. The assignment will end up by
conclusion which is based on the students understanding of the topic at hand in brief.
The strategies for Evangelism and church planting used by the Apostles and other leaders in the book of
Acts are quite many as seen below.
2. THE STRATEGIES FOR EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING USED BY THE
APOSTLES AND OTHER LEADERS IN THE BOOK OF ACTS.

a) OPEN AIR SPEAKING ( ACTS 2:14-41)

b) HOUSE TO HOUSE VISITATION (Acts 5:42)

c) STREET EVANGELISM ( ACTS 8:26-40) Phillip and the Eunach

How do the messengers communicate this life changing message to the masses? Reading Biblical
examples reinforces the fact that it is with great variety.

a) An invitation to a family member or friend to come and meet Jesus. (John 1:40-51)
b) Pairing up to visit homes on a mission trip(Mat 10:5
c) Open air Speaking ( Acts 2:14-41)
d) House to house visitation(Acts 5:42)
e) Street Evangelism ( Acts 8:26-40)
f) Jesus film Evangelism/Literature Evangelism
g) Through technology or creative media
h) Trickle down Evangelism Converting high ranking members of a society, that their influence
can serve to help spread the gospel.
i) Lifestyle Evangelism –An approach to evangelize through demonstrating your faith through
your action. During our Lord’s three years of ministry here on earth, He gave us an example in

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 this, it is true that He spent much of his time teaching the multitudes, but it is fair to say that
majority of His time was spent in close relationship with twelve men whom he shared His meals,
His walks, His Life-infact everything

Strategies
1. Evangelistic Crusade Strategy.
* Direct approach and effective * Smooth transition to a new Church * Plan to launch church
after crusade * First service to be held while the crusade is going on * Follow up and
discipleship key * Place the new converts into cells
2. House Meeting Strategy.
* Home of a willing person is located * People must be invited in advance * Program to
include Prayer, Praise and study of God’s word. * The church to start as a house church *
Effective in reaching neighbors * Mark 2:1-7, Mathew 13:36

3. Mother-Daughter Strategy *
Main church may decide to have another church to cutter for those coming from far away places.
* Mother church to help in Evangelistic campaigns etc * Well established members living in
those areas to form leadership * This process results in growth

4. Team Strategy *
Select and train 2-3 team members * Knowing the language is key * Preparation and training a
must * Street and door to door evangelism * Team devotion to prayer is important * Team spirit
must be encouraged

5. Downward Mobility Strategy. *

Targeting the most influential people to act as a bid boost to the new work * First converts key
because they form the foundation for the future church. * Done from top to bottom instead of
bottom to top.
3. CONCLUSION

4. REFERENCES

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 Evangelism in the Early Church by Michael Green.Wm.Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.Revised version, 2004. Paperback, 474 pp.Reviewed by Johan D.Tangelder.

Evangelism in the Early Church by Michael Green.Wm.Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.Revised version, 2004. Paperback, 474 pp.Reviewed by Johan D.Tangelder.

Evangelism in the Early Church by Michael Green.Wm.Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.Revised version, 2004. Paperback, 474 pp.Reviewed by Johan D.Tangelder.In this classic
Evangelism in the Early Church Michael Green argues that it would be wiseto go back to the
beginning and see how the first Christians succeeded in making such animpact upon their world.
The odds were heavily against them. Wherever they went, theywere opposed as anti-social,
atheistic and depraved. Within thirty years of the founding ofthe new faith, to join the Christians
meant to court martyrdom. How could they possiblysucceed? And yet they did. Green points out
that neither the strategy nor the tactics of firstChristians were particularly remarkable. What was
remarkable was their conviction, theirpassion and their determination to act as Christ's
ambassadors to a rebel world, whateverthe consequences. These early Christians demanded
repentance and faith in response tothe proclamation of the Gospel. They were bold about it,
despite the opposition theyencountered. There was no trace of compromise in their preaching.
They didn'taccommodate the gospel to the culture o f the day. They did not enter into dialogue
withthe world, except to understand it and to present their life-changing message in
termscomprehensible to their contemporaries. They were passionate about reaching the lost.They
really believed that men without Christ might suffer eternal and irreparable loss, andthis thought
drove them to unremitting labours to reach them with the Gospel. There wasno hint of
universalism in the early church.The early Christians relied on the Holy Spirit, on prayer, and on
the infallible Word of God.Their message was Christ-centred. They proclaimed that the wisdom
of God wasexhibited in the cross of Jesus. He suffered and died on the cross for sinner's gain.
Herose victoriously from the grave and ascended to heaven. The missionary zeal of theseearly
Christians was spurred on by their belief in Christ's return in glory. They eagerlylooked forward
to the coming Kingdom. While anticipating the Lord's return, theyproclaimed the Gospel and
walked the talk. Their changed lifestyle made a deep impactupon classical antiquity. They shared

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 in God's own love, poured out on a needy world.The Gospel affected everything they did and
everyone they met.

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