Posts Tagged ‘servant evangelism’
Jesus’ Style- Begin with Those in Need (part 3)
Begin with Those in Need Though we didn’t have any organized training, had never been coached or mentored, or even read a book about reaching out to those in need, we did have one thing going for us. We were more eager to do something that be would connect with people than we were worried…
Read MoreJesus’ Style- Yes, You Can! (part 2)
Yes, You Can! “Jesus went about doing good…” He wasn’t confined to the inside of the Temple, though he was frequently there. When we were ignited with this simple idea we began to do as Jesus did, Some of our initial projects included these: Free carwashes Salting iced sidewalks Bird feeder and seed to older…
Read MorePurposeful Forgetfulness
The more the Servant Evangelism/Outflow message goes forward, the more I need to clarify what is not being said in all of this. Many leaders – with whatever intentions, have taken the original concept I couldn’t have more clearly explained in terms of what wasn’t being conveyed in that book. It’s not doing something to…
Read MoreJesus’ Style- The Doable Jesus (part 1)
Over the next several weeks we will be posting on SteveSjogren.com pieces of what will be Steve’s new book titled, Jesus Style. We’d love to hear your comments! Steve@Kindness.com Jesus Style: The Doable Jesus When we bring God’s kindness in practical ways, we imitate Jesus, and the same effects follow us. The question I posed…
Read MoreOutreach in the Age of CV-19
Outreach In The Age of CV-19 This may be a time of world crisis, yet for those who have “ears to hear,” we have reason to rejoice in the open doors of opportunity to bring God’s love in practical ways. When we meet an outward shortage of any sort in life, we have easier access…
Read MoreOutreach for Introverts
For introverts, the notion of outreach can seem not just difficult but fully impossible to pull off, at least as many understand the notion of outreach. As an outreach introvert myself, I have noted a few pointers in which we can find encouragement. I’m not the world’s most effective introverted evangelist certainly, but I have…
Read More#9 and #10- Being a Blessing
#9- Spring seeds for flowers and veggies. If you purchase these in bulk you can get them for cheap! We recently purchased 500 seeds for under $20 including shipping from Asia. A couple of those wrapped inside a small ziplock bag will do the trick. #10-Ten second prayer of blessing. Sometimes it difficult if not…
Read More#8-$1 Carwash in Reverse
$1 Carwash in Reverse Professional looking, clear signs are a key part of steering traffic into your outreach carwash. “$1 Carwash!” To spice things up have a few of the washing crew dressed up in goofy ways. One guy has a barrel costume. He’s wearing shorts but no shirt so it looks like that’s all…
Read More#6 and #7- Practical and Simple
#6-Return garbage cans from the curb. Maybe your street requires you to take the containers to the curb. Get up before others and scoot the trash containers closer to the neighbors reach. They’ll figure out it was you after a time or two of hauling the cans. “Why am I doing this? I’m just showing…
Read MoreJesus’ Coaching Tips for Disciples
In a modern context, if Jesus were to mentor individuals, he might focus on instilling values of empathy, compassion, and community building. Let’s delve deeper into the sub-points of his training regimen: 1. Be Present: Jesus’ timeless lesson would emphasize the importance of being fully present with others, echoing the phrase “He was with the…
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