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EVANGELISTIC EVANGELISTIC BLOCK PARTY BLOCK PARTY

Training, Level 2Training, Level 2

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The Evangelistic The Evangelistic Block Party…Block Party…

... is an ... is an intentional intentional evangelistievangelisti

c toolc tool

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A-G Strategy A-G Strategy ReviewReview

A - Attract AttentionA - Attract Attention B - Build a BridgeB - Build a Bridge C - Communicate ChristC - Communicate Christ D - Determine a DecisionD - Determine a Decision E - Evaluate the eventE - Evaluate the event F - Faithfully Follow-upF - Faithfully Follow-up G - Glorify God G - Glorify God

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A - Attract AttentionA - Attract AttentionB – Build a BridgeB – Build a Bridge

THEMES HELP . . . THEMES HELP . . .

ThemesThemesPromotingPromotingPlanningPlanningFollow upFollow up

ThemesThemesKites & KidsKites & KidsFlying HighFlying HighHawaiian LuauHawaiian LuauBeach PartyBeach Party

ThemesThemesMexican Fiesta Mexican Fiesta (or other (or other

ethnic group emphasis)ethnic group emphasis)

Shoot the Hoops PartyShoot the Hoops PartyArt in the ParkArt in the Park

ThemesThemesEducationalEducational

SafetySafetyBikes & BladesBikes & BladesBack-to-SchoolBack-to-School

ThemesThemesHolidaysHolidays

EasterEasterMemorial / Labor DaysMemorial / Labor DaysFlag DayFlag Day

ThemesThemesPopular ThemesPopular Themes

““Survivor” ShowSurvivor” Show““Millionaire” ShowMillionaire” ShowHonoring Heroes / Honoring Heroes / PatrioticPatriotic

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TimelineTimelinePreparation is Preparation is 30%30%

The Block Party is The Block Party is 20%20%

Follow-Up is Follow-Up is 50%50%

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F - Faithfully Follow-F - Faithfully Follow-upup1.1. PREPARATIONPREPARATION

2.2. IMPLEMENTATIONIMPLEMENTATION

3.3. EVALUATIONEVALUATION

1. Preparation1. Preparation Physical Preparation Physical Preparation

Gifts for DeliveryGifts for DeliveryF/U Packets PreparedF/U Packets PreparedEvaluation Cards PrintedEvaluation Cards PrintedOther Literature Prepared Other Literature Prepared and Assembledand Assembled

1. Preparation1. Preparation EnlistmentEnlistment

Follow-Up Records Team Follow-Up Records Team ((Review STATS Form)Review STATS Form)

Follow-Up Visitation TeamFollow-Up Visitation Team

2. 2. ImplementationImplementation Principles for Effective F/UPrinciples for Effective F/U

Responsiveness of Responsiveness of RecipientRecipient

Genuineness of the VisitorGenuineness of the VisitorCompleteness of ProcessCompleteness of Process

2. 2. ImplementationImplementation UNDERSTAND PROCESSUNDERSTAND PROCESS

Entry PointEntry Point Initial F/U ContactInitial F/U ContactCultivative ContactsCultivative ContactsEvangelistic Contact(s)Evangelistic Contact(s)ConversionConversionAssimilationAssimilation

2. 2. ImplementationImplementation Day of PartyDay of Party

““First StepsFirst Steps” ” BookBook

2. 2. ImplementationImplementation Day of PartyDay of Party

First Steps BookFirst Steps Book1.1. Decision is madeDecision is made2.2. To Designated PersonTo Designated Person3.3. Affirm DecisionAffirm Decision4.4. Give Give “FS”“FS” Book Book (Church (Church

Labels)Labels)

5.5. Fill Out Decision Card Fill Out Decision Card

2. 2. ImplementationImplementation Follow Up ThroughFollow Up Through

7-in-7 7-in-7 Outreach Outreach ProcessProcess

7-in-7 Outreach7-in-7 OutreachSimple Strategy:Simple Strategy:

Make Make

7 Contacts7 Contacts in in

7 Weeks7 Weeks Following Entry Point Following Entry Point

ContactContact

7-in-7 Outreach7-in-7 OutreachA Minimum of … A Minimum of …

2 Visits2 Visits2 Phone Calls2 Phone Calls3 Written Contacts3 Written Contacts

7-in-7 Outreach7-in-7 OutreachInitial VisitInitial Visit

Within 72 Hours Within 72 Hours (normally)(normally)

EBP’s EBP’s Decisions – 1 WeekDecisions – 1 WeekOthers 2-3 WeeksOthers 2-3 Weeks

7-in-7 Outreach7-in-7 Outreach Popcorn VisitsPopcorn Visits Gift DeliveryGift Delivery Use EBP Evaluation CardsUse EBP Evaluation Cards

Role Play Role Play FOLLOW-UPFOLLOW-UP

VisitVisit

2. 2. ImplementationImplementation Phone CallsPhone Calls

Script is helpfulScript is helpfulBrief and “To the Point”Brief and “To the Point”

2. 2. ImplementationImplementationCorrespondenceCorrespondence

Personal &Personal & H Handwritten andwritten (not church letterhead, (not church letterhead, envelope, etc.)envelope, etc.)

Personal Personal (“(“Glad to have met you at Glad to have met you at our…)our…)

2. 2. ImplementationImplementationCorrespondenceCorrespondence

If Large # …If Large # ………Form Postcard might Form Postcard might be used for be used for ImmediateImmediate Written ContactWritten Contact

3. Evaluation3. Evaluation Keep Good Records – It’s Keep Good Records – It’s

Kingdom WorkKingdom Work How Many Households?How Many Households? How Many Potential How Many Potential

Persons?Persons? How Many Decisions?How Many Decisions?

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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

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