Wilkins, Scott G., 1961-

Reach : a team approach to evangelism and assimilation / Scott G. Wilkins. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2005. - 237 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-237).

Pt. 1. Introducing the philosophy of REACH team. The relational approach to evangelism -- The team approach to evangelism -- The biblical mandate for evangelism -- pt. 2. Implementing the concept of REACH team. The how-to of REACH team ministry, part 1 : implementing the strategy -- The how-to of REACH team ministry, part 2 : conducting acts of hospitality -- The role of the pastor in effective leading and training -- New beginnings to some old endings -- pt. 3. Understanding the strategy of REACH team. The prerequisite involved : people do matter to God -- The people involved : anyone in the church can do this ministry -- The process involved : building meaningful relationships -- The priority involved : sharing Jesus in a simple manner -- The power involved : learning to pray for the unchurched -- The passion involved : the responsibility of being accountable before God and others -- The price involved : dealing with questions and handling rejections -- The payoff involved : reaching the harvest, one relationship at a time -- Epilogue: Its worth the investment -- Appendix 1. REACH team participant's guide -- Appendix 2. My circle of influence.

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Evangelistic work.
Christianity and culture.
Acculturation.
Assimilation (Sociology)

BV 3793 / .W478 2005