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Principles of Soul-Winning Group Gateway Adventist Centre www.gatewaysda.org [email protected] January 2009 Sabah Mission Training
Principles of Soul-Winning GroupGateway Adventist Centre
January 2009Sabah Mission Training
Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city of 3.2 million people.
1885 SN Haskell & Co came to start work in Melbourne – no SDA church in the heart of the city of Melbourne till 2003 when Gateway Adventist Centre started
Per capita Melbourne has the worst ratio of SDA to the population.20 years ago there were 5 City apartments; Today there are 240 City apartments
1885 S N Haskell and team came from USA to start work in Melbourne
Five families came from USA to Melbourne to start the SDA work in 1885.
After (a) 2 evangelistic meetings, (b) literature distribution and (c) home Bible readings – 90 people formed the first church.
6 years later Ellen White came in 1891 where there were 700 members in multiple churches.
North Fiztroy SDA church is the oldest church in Australia but not in the heart of the city.
What is Gateway?
Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.
A network of care groups (small groupministry) and many overseas care groups
New Church in the city of Melbourne that grewfrom 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 08
Training Centre to train young people to besoul-winners for Christ & courses to reach thecommunity via ‘needs-based’ courses
Church sponsoring the Student Club (AdventistStudent On Campus) at 3 University Campuses
Gateway is an Outreach center – 60 baptism in 5 years
Gateway Adventist Center (GAC) | Adventist Students On Campus (ASOC)
Gateway will be a soul-winning and training centre that multiplies churches in 3 years.
Our Vision
In a church, as a volunteer organisation, we mobilise the people
based on a shared VISION and shared VALUES.
What motivates people in a church?
Bible Based Beliefs and practices are founded on the Bible
Christ-Dependent Empowered by prayer
Seeker Oriented Passionate about reaching seekers
Discipleship modeling Dedicated to a mentoring philosophy
Training Equipping for witnessing
Accountability Accept personal and group accountability
Our Values
Young People with a Burden to Reach Out - 1999
Forest Hill Asian SDAChurch
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne 1999
Young People with a Burden to Reach Out - 1999
Forest Hill Asian SDAChurch
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne 1999
Aug 1999 – Comments from young people
“Friday night vespers is great … we have 50 people attending … no need to reach out and grow”
“We can make the friends but we do know how to share the message to them …”
Apr 2000 – Revival Program with Revival Speaker
Revival of the word - The Seventh-Day Adventist church is not merely a church but a movementcalled for the last days.
We have a unique value proposition to the world –the everlasting gospel in the context of the three angels messages.
God brought in Adult Counselors to guide the young people…
STEP 2
STEP 1‘The book of Revelation, in connection with the book of Daniel, especially demands study. Let every God-fearing teacher consider how most clearly to comprehend and to present the gospel that our Saviour came in person to make known to His servant John …
When a real love for the Bible is awakened, and the student begins to realize how vast is the field and how precious its treasure, he will desire to seize upon every opportunity for acquainting himself with God's word…’
– Education p.191
Training – God brought in 3 couples to train the young people…
STEP 3‘Let the youth of today, the youth who are growing up with the Bible in their hands, become the recipients and the channels of its life-giving energy, and what streams of blessing would flow forth to the world!’
– Education p.192
STEP 4Training Small Group Leaders each Thursday Evening on skills – group dynamics, bible knowledge and reading the book ‘Evangelism’ by Ellen G White.
Training – God brought in 3 couples to train the young people…
True Spiritual Revival by the WORD is required –
- clear SDA identity, - urgency of prophetic
message of hope.
Principle 1 of 5
What is Gateway?
Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.
A network of care groups (small groupministry) and many overseas care groups
New Church in the city of Melbourne that grewfrom 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 08
Training Centre to train young people to besoul-winners for Christ & courses to reach thecommunity via ‘needs-based’ courses
Church sponsoring the Student Club (AdventistStudent On Campus) at 3 University Campuses
Gateway is an Outreach center – 60 baptism in 5 years
Gateway Adventist Center (GAC) | Adventist Students On Campus (ASOC)
‘So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.’– Acts 2:46-47
Homes is often more successful
‘The presentation of Christ in the family, …and in small gatherings in private homes is often more successful in winning souls to
Jesus than are sermons … in halls or churches.’
– Christian Service p.122
"In visions of the night, representations passed before me of a great reformatory movement among God's people. Many were praising God. The sick were healed, and other miracles were wrought. A spirit of intercession was seen, even as was manifested before the great Day of Pentecost. Hundreds and thousands were seen visiting families and opening before them the word of God. Hearts were convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit, and a spirit of genuine conversion was manifest. On every side doors were thrown open to the proclamation of the truth. The world seemed to be lightened with the heavenly influence. Great blessings were received by the true and humble people of God. I heard voices of thanksgiving and praise, and there seemed to be a reformation such as we witnessed in 1844“
– Testimonies Vol. 9 p.126
End-time Strategy = CARE Groups
Friday Night Vesper that needed to be decentralised
Forest Hill Asian SDAChurch
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne 1999
Forest Hill
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay
End 2000 Nunawading
Glen Waverley
Clayton
City Young AdultCity Youth
CARE Groups (Christ Attitude Reflected in Everyone)
People-based ministryAccountability, Discipleship, CareNot only spoken word but living word
Commitment to “decentralised” CARE Groups
2000 Melbourne City
YouthYoung Adults
CARE groups are the building blocks of Gateway
2003 Melbourne City
City Young Adults
Hawthorn
South Yarra
About 70% of people at Gateway attends CARE groups
2005 Melbourne City
CarltonChinese
CitySouthbank
North Melb
South-Eastern
Adult
South Melbourne
CARE Groups (Christ Attitude Reflected in Everyone) – From 2 groups to 140 people!
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay
Melbourne - Sept 2008Swinburne Uni
Lookout
Carlton Gardens
Southbank
North Melb
Oakleigh
East Melb
Hawthorn EastAuburn
Vic Uni
Melb University
NM Chinese
West Melb
Yarraville
Taipei
BangkokKuala Lumpur
Manado
Jakarta
• International students in Melbourne• God’s work has no boundary• Return to Asia with eternal Education• Gateway as “Church of Antioch”
Hong Kong
Surabaya
Brisbane
USA
CARE Groups interstate and overseas !
Shanghai
Sydney
Jakarta Surabaya
Mission Indonesia 2007 – Revival & Training an ‘army of youth’
Manado
Gateway,Melbourne
• Revival by the word – Samuel Sidharta and other speakers• Training for Witnessing – Samuel, Remila Leimina, Hizkia, Elvis, Gaby
VantiRatnaIwanMario
ErwinFonny
ElvisLydia
Get it in the right order:
BELONGBELIEFBEHAVE
Principle 2 of 5
What is Gateway?
Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.
A network of care groups (small groupministry) and many overseas care groups
New Church in the city of Melbourne that grewfrom 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 08
Training Centre to train young people to besoul-winners for Christ & courses to reach thecommunity via ‘needs-based’ courses
Church sponsoring the Student Club (AdventistStudent On Campus) at 3 University Campuses
Gateway is an Outreach center – 60 baptism in 5 years
Gateway Adventist Center (GAC) | Adventist Students On Campus (ASOC)
Gateway Adventist Center: Planting the Church …
April 1999Young People with Burden &
Vision
Gateway Adventist Center: Planting the Church …
April 1999Young People with Burden &
Vision
Feb 2000Two CARE
Groups in the City
2000 2001 2002
Gateway Adventist Center: Planting the Church …
April 1999Young People with Burden &
Vision
Feb 2000Two CARE
Groups in the City
2000 2001 2002
April 2001Sat Afternoon
Monthly Worship
Gateway Adventist Center: Planting the Church …
April 1999Young People with Burden &
Vision
Feb 2000Two CARE
Groups in the City
2000 2001 2002
April 2001Sat Afternoon
Monthly Worship
Aug ’00Evangelism
Aug ’01Evangelism
Aug ’02Evangelism
Gateway Adventist Center: Planting the Church …
April 1999Young People with Burden &
Vision
Feb 2000Two CARE
Groups in the City
2000 2001 2002
April 2001Sat Afternoon
Monthly Worship
June 2002Global
MissionFunding
Mar 2003WeeklyMorning
SS/Church
Aug ’00Evangelism
Aug ’01Evangelism
Aug ’02Evangelism
The initial worship with 35 people in March 2003
Lunch fellowship provided after church worship …
In June 2004 we moved to a larger lecture hall that seats 175 …
Lecture Theatre 1,ICT Building,Melbourne University111 Barry StreetCarlton
Average Weekly Attendance Growing
Start Yr 1 Yr 2
42
80
120
Yr 3
120
Yr 4
146
Each church service is an outreach (30% seekers)
SS Classes001 – Children Class101 – Explorer Class (English, Chinese)201 – Discovery Class301 – FAST Ministry (Discipleship)401 – Regular SS Class501 – FAST SS Class
Moved again to larger venue in Jan 2006 (220 seats) and Sabbath School is designed to meet different levels of needs …
Gateway Adventist Centre – Swinburne University of Technology (40-50)
Putting yourself into the shoes of our ‘seekers’
MINISTRY SEEKER’S PERSPECTIVE
CARE Group Caring & Relationship Building
Sabbath School Teaching
Worship Service Worship
Personal Ministry One to one Bible study
Social Activities Community & Friendship
Evangelistic Meeting Public Seminar on the Bible
Components from our seeker’s point of view
Is your seekers clear what the ‘services’ of your church?
MINISTRY MEMBER’S PERSPECTIVE
CARE Group Witness thru living out God’s word and Friendship
Sabbath School Training & Learning
Worship Service Worship & Adoration
Personal Ministry Witness thru God’s word and FriendshipSpiritual growth thru witnessing
Social Activities Building Community & Friendship
Evangelistic Meeting Witness thru public proclamation
In contrast from member’s point of view
Is your members clear of the ‘services’ offered by the church?
We adopt a “cycle of evangelism” in the city …
Sow Cultivate Harvest NurtureStudent Services
Day Trips / CG Social
Easter Youth Camp
Social Activities
University O-Week
Care Groups
Invite to Church
Uni. Activities
Ground Work
Evangelistic Meeting
1 to 1 Bible Study
Discipleship Training
Bible School (Summer)
Church Summer Camp
Team Effort: Pastors, Counsellors, Care Group Leaders, Youth Leaders, Parents and supporting Adults & Speaker.
We adopt a ‘Cycle of Evangelism’ each year …
All social events links to Evangelism … sports night
All social events links to Evangelism … Youth Camp
All social events links to Evangelism … e.g. Ski Trip to connect to new friends
We adopt a “cycle of evangelism” in the city …
Sow Cultivate Harvest NurtureStudent Services
Day Trips / CG Social
Easter Youth Camp
Social Activities
University O-Week
Care Groups
Invite to Church
Uni. Activities
Ground Work
Evangelistic Meeting
1 to 1 Bible Study
Discipleship Training
Bible School (Summer)
Church Summer Camp
Team Effort: Pastors, Counsellors, Care Group Leaders, Youth Leaders, Parents and supporting Adults & Speaker.
We adopt a ‘Cycle of Evangelism’ each year …
Cycle of Evangelism – Each Year we have Evangelistic Meetings in the city
Cycle of Evangelism – 2007 Campaign
Evangelistic meetings are harvest programs not merely sowing programs
‘KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER’
Design everything around the seeker!
Principle 3 of 5
What is Gateway?
Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.
A network of care groups (small groupministry) and many overseas care groups
New Church in the city of Melbourne that grewfrom 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 08
Training Centre to train young people to besoul-winners for Christ & courses to reach thecommunity via ‘needs-based’ courses
Church sponsoring the Student Club (AdventistStudent On Campus) at 3 University Campuses
Gateway is an Outreach center –60 baptism in 5 years
Gateway Adventist Center (GAC) | Adventist Students On Campus (ASOC)
In Jan 2007 Gateway opened a permanent Outreach Centre in the City
Gateway Training CentreUniversity Area
City Area
Gateway Adventist Centre Training Centre
I am interested in course _________________________________. Please contact me for more details of the course.Name: _________________________________ Email: _________________________ Tel: ___________________Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
More InformationWeb: www. gatewaysda.orgE: [email protected]
Course 4: God’s Design for Relationships
This four part series on relationship will explore important questions such as ‘how to choose the right mate?’, ‘how to enhance your relationships?’, ‘handling break-ups in gracious manner’ and ‘conflict resolution in relationship’. Learn valuable Biblical principles for your life-long relationships.
Dates: Tuesdays (15, 22, 29 Jul & 5 Aug) @ 7.30pm
Speaker: Pr. John DenneJohn is a pastor and counsellor for many years. He has married with 3 children. Prior to becoming a pastor and counsellor, he was a successful executive in one of NZ largest corporation.* Cost – TBA to cover printed material.** Limited seats only. Apply early to secure seat.
Course 3: Panorama on Prophecy
With the war in Iraq and Sept 11, the landscape of world geo-politics has changed. Will there be a world super-power that will dominate human will? Will there be a new world order? How can we prepare for the future? What does the Bible say about the future? What are the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation that will impact each of us? This 10-week course will address these important questions that we all need to know.
Dates: Saturdays (Commence 26 April) @ 10am
Speaker: Mr. Peter ChowPeter is a lawyer by profession and he has examined the evidence of Bible regarding prophecies. He has presented this seminar in Singapore. * Cost – $10 to cover Daniel / Revelation study course material.
Course 1: Conversational English
New to Australia? Welcome to a course that is designed to help you practise and learn English. Understand Australian terms. The focus of the course is on conversation and there will be ample opportunity to practise what you learnt. A smallclass approach to ensure maximum interaction with fluent and native speakers.
Dates: Sundays (23 March – 8 June) @ 10 am – 12 noon
Speaker: Pr. Wee Fong Choo & Mr. Ben RosenbergPr. Choo is a retired teacher and pastor. He has been a principal for many years of a High School. Ben is a second year B. Ed student at Deakin University. * Cost - $10 per person to cover material cost.** Course in progress and space is limited to 2 – 3 more students for this semester. If you are interested to attend next semester please indicated on the form.
Course 2: Health and Massage
The old saying goes – “money cannot buy health”! In this course you will learn about hydro-therapy to treat common illness; NEWSTART; managing stress; treating common flu/cold; as well as basic massage. Each 2.5 hour class will include theory and practice. Limited to only 16 people. Register your name early ☺
Dates: Sundays (In June/July TBA) @ 2pm – 4.30 pm
Speaker: Mrs. Rebecca Kwan Rebecca graduated in Nursing in Australia and studied Health Education in USA/Taiwan/Thailand. She has served as Health Director in Hong Kong and has conducted many preventive health programmes. * Cost – $30 to cover course material and printed material.** Limited space only. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Running Health Courses to reach the community
Running Bible Schools to train young people for mission
Adventist Youth Conference a training program by Gateway & Fountain churches
500 youth found 120+ Bible study contacts on Sabbath Afternoon
Harvest is ready but the labourers are few … Training Bible workers at GAC
17 full-time Youth Bible Workers : 136 contacts to meetings & 53 decisions
On Campus Evangelism – preached by Youth for Youth
Army of Workers
‘With such an army of workers as our youth, rightly trained, mightily furnished, how soon the message of a crucified, risen, and soon-coming Saviour might be carried to the whole world!’ – Education p.271
“Back to Basics”
Rightly Trained !
Back to Basic – Model it after NT Church (Bible) and
SDA pioneers (Spirit of Prophecy)
Principle 4 of 5
What is Gateway?
Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.
A network of care groups (small groupministry) and many overseas care groups
New Church in the city of Melbourne that grewfrom 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 08
Training Centre to train young people to besoul-winners for Christ & courses to reach thecommunity via ‘needs-based’ courses
Church sponsoring the Student Club (AdventistStudent On Campus) at 3 University Campuses
Gateway is an Outreach center – 60 baptism in 5 years
Gateway Adventist Center (GAC) | Adventist Students On Campus (ASOC)
University Student CARE Group meets every Friday!
CARE Group = Christ’s Attitude Reflected in Everyone
Student Club Orientation Day at Melbourne University
“You shall receive power … be witnesses unto me” Acts 1:8
University Orientation Day Outreach- Wednesday Study Group- Thursday Daniel Study- Friday CARE Group
“You shall receive power … be witnesses unto me” Acts 1:8
Student Camps
Watch HOLY SPIRIT
Look for people’s change points in soul-winning.
Principle 5 of 5
Soul-Winning Is NOT an Option
"In every church we need Christ-like workers, those who in life and character are growing in the divine likeness by working to call sinners to repentance. The spiritual life of the church can be kept alive only as the members make personal efforts to win souls to Christ. No amount of mental culture or theological training will do this work. But it can be done by the soul who is humble and contrite, and imbued with the Spirit of God."
– Signs of Times.1899 p.7
Soul Winning is for YOU!
Soul Winning is for YOU!
‘God could have reached His object in saving sinners without our aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christ’s, we must share in His work. In order to enter into His joy – the joy of seeing souls redeemed by His sacrifice – we must participate in His labors for their redemption.’ – Desire of Ages p.142
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