Through group training, personal one-on-one development and evangelism
outreaches into the market place, people are being encouraged, equipped and
released to carry out the Great Commission to "Go into all the world and preach
the good news to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)
We draw on a variety of resources with the aim of equipping and encouraging each
other to share our faith in an effective and Biblical manner. These resources
address the challenges we face as we seek to obey the Great Commission, the
basis of Biblical evangelism, and specific training in areas as varied as
apologetics, other religions, and reaching our own families.
Each fortnight we run EVANGELISM EQUIPPING & ENCOURAGEMENT nights for those interested in being involved in evangelism and outreach, and
for those currently involved. These meetings involve written or computer-based
studies, watching interactive DVDs, participation in discussions, sharing
witnessing testimonies, and encouraging one another as we all learn to share
our faith and declare the Good News.
EVANGELISM OUTREACH Jesus First has also partnered with Gospel Outreach New Zealand (GO NZ), a local
ministry that focuses on providing training to those dedicated to sharing their
faith through New Zealand-tailored resources. There are fortnightly evangelism
outreaches being run in conjunction with GO NZ and several other local churches
into the market place. Over 100 different venues across Auckland, the upper
North Island, and even Sydney, Australia and Fiji, have been visited by an
outreach team with the Gospel being shared or distributed in various ways.
“Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your
eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest... Thus the saying 'One
sows and another reaps' is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked
for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their
labour."
(John 4:34)
(John 4:34)
For further details relating to our Evangelism Ministries activities, please
contact the church office by phone on 09-442 2530 or email the office at office@jesusfirst.org.nz
