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Believe me, I’m for relationship evangelism.   We must connect with our community so that we are able to share the Gospel outside of the church context.   Church members should be light in their attitude, values and lifestyle.   That light should bring people to the savoriness of the Savior.   I’m married to one of the world’s best at this, and I try to learn from her constantly. However, I’d like to submit three reasons that relationship evangelism is not enough for a local church’s outreach efforts.   1.          We don’t do relationship evangelism well. I’m writing this article for reason number two.   But I’ll start with this one.   If you believe in relationship evangelism then how many people have you connected with to bring to Christ?   Name them.   Don’t include those who came into your church and you befriended.   I’m not saying it doesn’t happen.   It does. Rainer’s research states that 57% of unchurched had been reached by another person who brought them to church.

I've been delighted to see our community's response to the Christianity 101 class being held at Grace Counseling Center in Forest Hills.  Below is the opening presentation for those of you who might want to share it with friends/enemies. You can use this link on your own phone, tablet or PC. The purpose of the introductory thoughts outlined in the presentation below was to point us to the reasonableness of going to the Christian Bible as the Word of God.  Our 101 class is designed to acquaint you with Scripture.  This presentation argues for the necessity of going to the Bible as the revelation of the mind of God. Enjoy, and we'll see you Tuesday nights at 7! (70-50 Austin St, Suite 121LL, Forest Hills, NY 11375).