BA-21-01 Spirituality as Witness
This talk stresses the importance of living the kind of life that will attract
people to the Lord. The emphasis is on 1. Prayer, 2. Faith, 3. Discipline, 4. Commitment, 5.
Humility and 6. Love. This is all taught with the analogy of an automobile and how it runs.
A very inspirational and practical message.
BA-21-02 Worship and Community as Witness
Basically this message says we ought to do what we do very well. This includes
a well prepared worship service, energetic people caring for each others needs and a well paid
priest. Fr. James also discusses the various service committees in his church and explains what
they do. This is a very practical message.
BJ-21-01 Presenting Christ to an Unbeliever
- 1994
Passionate explanation of how you can tell others about Christ’s great mercy.
GP-21-01 Is Evangelism Even Orthodox? -
1994
Many Orthodox think the Evangelicals witness and Orthodox don't. But, the Church
has always been evangelistic.
GP-21-02 How to Lead Someone to Christ -
1998
Tell your story, it doesn't have to be dramatic. 1) Be open and honest with the hearer.
2) Use literature - give things that helped you. 3) Bring others to Orthodox events in the area.
4) Take someone to church and lunch afterwards.
GP-21-03 Most Important Things We Have Learned
About Evangelism - 1997
Missions Conference Panel of Speakers. The main speakers share what has worked best
for them. Here is a wealth of information all presented with love and care.
2004 Conference On Missions and Evangelism
Fr. Peter
Gillquist
GP-21-04 Campus Evangelism: Youth with a Mission
Fr. Peter says that the college campus is the most important ministry the Orthodox
Church has right now. He tells of the successful Orthodox Campus Fellowship (OCF) at Penn
State University. One of the students who came from that campus, Matt Ghroh is beginning his
own preaching ministry on the campus at University of Illinois-Chicago. His testimony is exciting
to hear. This is an exciting message to listen to and pass on to college students and
their parents.
GP-21-05 Sharing Your Faith: Your Personal Spiritual Journey
Fr Peter shares how to prepare and present a good 2 minute personal testimony you
can use to share the gospel with anyone.
GP-21-06 Turning World Upside Down for Jesus
In this talk, Fr Peter takes principles from the book of Acts to show how the world
was affected so mightily by the gospel in the harsh Roman Empire. These principles are valid
today and he shares examples of these.
GP-21-07 How Do We Reach Non-Christians?
Several techniques are presented on what is working today in bringing people to the
Orthodox faith.
GP-21-08 Using The Media in Church Growth
This is a practical talk on using newspapers and radio to gain interest in a wider
market. Techniques for making the newspaper editors friends of your mission or church.
HS-21-01 Ways to Use Literature for Evangelism
Tells the importance placed on books even in ancient times. How to use tracts,
books and pamphlets to evangelize, and teach. How to set up a bookstore.
Catherine Lingas
LC-21-01 Born Again & Born Intos - 46 min
Catherine shares her personal testimony of how she came reluctantly into the
Orthodox Church. Have you ever wondered why you didn’t seem welcome in an ethnic
church? Catherine explains the why. She also explains the differences between those
born into the church and the converts who come in later.
LC-21-02 Gathering the Faithful for a New
Mission - 38 min
This is the story of how the Orthodox in Portland worked together instead of
bickering so they could begin another mission in Portland
LC-21-03 Sisters of Saint Photini - 35 min
This is the story of what happened to the Samaritan woman at the well that Jesus
spoke with. This is the amazing story of her travels and evangelism even in the
court of the Roman Emperor.
MF-21-01 Sharing Our Personal Experiences With
God
Each of us has a story that is unique. Ordinary stories usually work the best
in evangelism. She also tells her story of her not so ordinary conversion and journey
to Orthodoxy.
MF-21-02 Making Ourselves and Our Parish Visitor
Friendly
1) Love one another. 2) Nurture newcomers. 3) Special Visitor Parking.
4) Introduce new people at coffee hour. 5) Encourage visitor spotters.
NC-21-01 Outreach - 1993
Fr. Constantine Nasr shares practical strategies for outreach as he tells the story
of his first years at St. Elijah.
NC-21-02 A Game Plan for Parish Growth
Fr. Constantine Nasr shares the successful methods of how St. Elijah's Orthodox Church
in Oklahoma City has grown so fast and how to use these same methods in your church.
NC-21-03 Developing a Speakers Series for Your
Parish
Fr. Constantine Nasr tells how he got many people involved in his church by bringing
in outside speakers. Very practical and inspiring message.
NC-21-04 Fire up Your Nominal Church Members
Discussion on how Fr. Constantine Nasr asked nominal members to share their vocations
with the church to encourage participation. Plus several other ideas. Very practical.
A very enthusiastic speaker.
RJ-21-01 Gearing Your Parish for Evangelism - 1994
How to get your parishioners to want evangelism. Punchy and practical.
WG-21-01 Building a Convert Friendly Parish
Fr. Gordon Walker and Fr. Constantine Nasr team
up on this presentation. These two are pastors of rapidly growing churches. Here
are practical steps any parish can use to help visitors and inquirers feel welcome.
WG-21-02 What the Bible Says About Missions
& Evangelism
Fr. Gordon Walker says the main purpose of the church is to be a worshipping community.
John 4:23 says God is seeking worshippers so evangelism is needed to fulfill this command and
the Great Commission in Matthew 28.
WG-21-03 The Forgotten Method for Evangelism:
Orthodox Bible Studies
Fr. Gordon Walker shares from years of experience in this message. Leaders
must be saturated in the scriptures. Begin with an easy book, and study verse by verse.
Very practical and challenging. A handout is included.
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