FAITH Evangelism has been a thriving strategy since 1999, and this year LifeWay Christian Resources is introducing a new generation of FAITH that is easier and more accessible to churches. The new strategy has state Baptist conventions, local Baptist associations, churches and individuals working together to train churches in FAITH.
“The DNA of FAITH Evangelism is still the same, but with new resources and training,” said Art Groomes, evangelism and discipleship specialist at LifeWay Christian Resources. “FAITH will continue to equip and mobilize believers in lifestyle evangelism, disciple making and ministry that connects with Sunday school and other small groups in the church. But now, we are taking the best of the previous FAITH resources and adding new features.”
The new features include:
--A more flexible, conversational approach to presenting the FAITH Gospel presentation
--Training sessions reduced from 16 sessions to 12 sessions, but with optional sessions available
--A greater emphasis on lifestyle evangelism in addition to the planned visitation times
--Connection to the Sunday school or other open Bible study groups
--Available training with no certification required for participation
--Structure that will work in any size church or even in a smaller group within the church.
