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EVANGELISMEVANGELISM
RESPONSERESPONSE
CENTERCENTER
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RESPONSE CENTER RESPONSE CENTER PURPOSEPURPOSE
to advance the intentional presentation of and response to the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ
by responding to and praying with persons who contact us through various media,
and referring them to local churches where they can receive further ministry and grow in discipleship.
The Evangelism Response Center exists
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The Response NetworkThe Response Network
Volunteer EncouragersVolunteer Encouragers
Telephone Encouragers
Internet Encouragers
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The Appeal ofThe Appeal ofTelephone and Internet Telephone and Internet
EvangelismEvangelism
Anonymous
The encourager protects his/her privacy by using only a first name and by using an ERC mailbox.
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The Appeal ofThe Appeal ofTelephone and Internet Telephone and Internet
EvangelismEvangelism
Low Risk
The encourager works from home so does not face risks from encountering people in public or in their homes.
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The Appeal ofThe Appeal ofTelephone and Internet Telephone and Internet
EvangelismEvangelism
Accessible
Homebound people can volunteer.
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The Appeal ofThe Appeal ofTelephone and Internet Telephone and Internet
EvangelismEvangelism
Fruitful
Respondents have already expressed interest by dialing the number or accessing the website.
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How People Hear about UsHow People Hear about Us
Radio
TV
Internet
Printed Source
Other
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What Qualifications Must What Qualifications Must an Encourager Have?an Encourager Have?
An active member of a Southern Baptist church in the United States or Canada
A caring friendAt least 18 years old
& not currently in high school
A born-again believer A growing disciple
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Where Are Where Are Encouragers Trained?Encouragers Trained?
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What Is Included What Is Included in This Training?in This Training?
Technical aspects of the system
Telephone/Internet evangelism
Focusing the contact Crisis response Reporting to ERC
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How Do We Support How Do We Support the Encouragers?the Encouragers?
Initial training
Commissioning service in volunteer’s church
Periodic communication
ERC web community
Official NAMB volunteer -- Fellowship of Response Center Encouragers
Incentive gifts at stated intervals
ERC staff and regional facilitators available to assist as needed
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What is the Work What is the Work of an Encourager?of an Encourager?
Help the respondent clarify his/her relationship with Christ
Encourage the respondent to receive Christ or togrow in Him
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Response ExampleResponse Example
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Response ExampleResponse Example
Someone calls or contacts our website
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Response ExampleResponse Example
Contact routed to TE or IE
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Response ExampleResponse Example
TE/IE leads respondent to Christ
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Response ExampleResponse Example
TE/IE reports to ERC
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THETHE
FOLLOW-UPFOLLOW-UP
NETWORKNETWORK
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The Vision for Follow-UpThe Vision for Follow-UpA North American network of
Southern Baptist churches in the United States and Canada,
communicating by intranet, Internet, fax, or telephone
to provide immediate, helpful follow-up to salvation decisions
and to provide immediate encouragement and information to people with other concerns.
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Goals of Follow-upGoals of Follow-up
•Enlist a network of Covenant (follow-up) churches
• Immediately refer respondents to a local Covenant church
•Encourage direct contact with referrals within 3 hours to 3 days
•Affirm spiritual decisions
•Encourage baptism, church membership, and discipleship
•Refer respondents to local professional help as needed
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What Is a Covenant Church?What Is a Covenant Church?
•Train members to share Christ with referrals
•Train members to disciple referrals
•Contact referrals within 3 hours to 3 days
•Provide resources of help to referrals
•Send timely follow-up reports to ERC
A Southern Baptist church in the United States or Canada agreeing
to:
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Follow-Up ExampleFollow-Up Example
TE/IE reports to ERC
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Follow-Up ExampleFollow-Up Example
ERC sends materials to respondent
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Follow-Up ExampleFollow-Up Example
ERC contacts local entity
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Follow-Up ExampleFollow-Up Example
Local entity contacts respondent
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A Telephone or Internet A Telephone or Internet Follow-Up ExampleFollow-Up Example
Local entity reports on contact
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Key Points in Follow-up Key Points in Follow-up StrategyStrategy
• Included in Encourager Training
• Included in Covenant Church Orientation
• Included in communications with Encouragers and Covenant Churches
• Included in Prayer Lists
Prayer for Decision Conservation
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Key Points in Follow-up Key Points in Follow-up StrategyStrategy
• Timely reports from Encouragers and campaign centers
• Efficient databases for directing referrals
• Direct local contact within 3 hours to 3 days
Immediacy
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Key Points in Follow-up Key Points in Follow-up StrategyStrategy
• 1st Choice - Local Covenant Church
• 2nd Choice - Local Association Office
• 3rd Choice - Appropriate State Office
Referral Efficiency
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Key Points in Follow-up Key Points in Follow-up StrategyStrategy
• ERC sends a brochure unique to the ERC
• Covenant Churches are free to offer whatever materials they consider appropriate
Coordinated Materials
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Benefits to Your Church, Benefits to Your Church, Association, or Association, or
State ConventionState Convention
• More baptisms
• More trained witnesses
• Local church evangelism emphasized
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How Can You Put Us to Work How Can You Put Us to Work For You?For You?
• Promote ERC through your communication channels (get brochures from the ERC)
• Plan a media response campaign
• Publish 1-888-JESUS2000 and www.thegoodnews.org in all evangelistic materials (please contact the ERC to get required wording)
Consider ERC Your Resource
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How Can You Put Us to Work How Can You Put Us to Work For You?For You?
• At the state level
• At the associational level
• At the regional level in local churches
Schedule Encourager Training
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How Can You Put Us to Work How Can You Put Us to Work For You?For You?
Contact Us for More Information
Topic Person Phone/ E-Mail
Telephone Encouragers
Joy Neal (817) 570-1409 [email protected]
Internet Encouragers
Siam Rogers
770-410-6363 [email protected]
Covenant Churches
Darel Robertson
(817) 570-1411 [email protected]
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EVANGELISM EVANGELISM RESPONSE CENTERRESPONSE CENTER
You have a saying, “Four more months and then the harvest.” But I tell you, take a good look at the fields; the crops are now ripe and ready to be harvested! John 4:35