Equipping the Diaconate of Mexia Baptist Church in Frisco City, Alabama, in the Principles of Personal Evangelism

The purpose of this project was to create an urgency for evangelism in the diaconate, which was accomplished through teaching the diaconate a six-session curriculum on the principles of personal evangelism. Chapter 1 highlights the ministry context of Mexia Baptist Church in Frisco City, Alabama, as well as the goals description and project rationale. Chapter 2 presents the biblical and theological framework for this project. Five passages are exegeted for biblical support: Romans 3:22–25, Luke 24:46–49, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 4:11–13, and Isaiah 55:9–10. Chapter 3 gives historical patterns and practical models for personal evangelism. Common barriers for engaging in personal evangelism are shared as well as the common evangelism methods Chapter 4 outlines the details and description of the project. The six-session curriculum on the principles of personal evangelism is provided in this chapter. Chapter 5 is the project evaluation. The project’s purpose, goals, strengths, weaknesses, reflections, and conclusions are given.

Grantor dc:publisher

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Breedlove, John Randall

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Beougher, Timothy K.
• Harrod, Joseph C.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10392/7448

OAI record oai:identifier

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