Evangelism: Every Member, Every Day
by Jody L Apple

It is obvious that, starting with its establishment on the day of Pentecost, the church Christ died to establish grew by leaps and bounds.

On that day there were about 3000 souls added to the body of Christ (cf. Acts 2:1-47; esp vs 41- "Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.").

Consider the following passages which give an indication of the church's continued growth:

"...praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved." (Acts 2:47)

"However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand." (Acts 4:4)

"And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, ..." (Acts 5:14)

"Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution." (Acts 6:1)

"Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith." (Acts 6:7)

"But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized." (Acts 8:12)

"Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied." (Acts 8:31)

"So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord." (Acts 8:35)

"And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord." (Acts 8:42)

" 'Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?' And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days." (Acts 10:47-48)

"And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord." (Acts 11:21)

"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." (Acts 11:24)

"Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord." (Acts 13:12)

"Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed." (Acts 13:48)

"Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed." (Acts 14:1)

"So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily." (Acts 16:5)

"And some of them were persuaded; and a great multitude of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the leading women, joined Paul and Silas." (Acts 17:4)

"Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men." (Acts 17:12)

"However, some men joined him and believed, among them Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them." (Acts 17:34)

"Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized." (Acts 18:8)

Why The Church Grew Then - Why The Church Grows Now

"And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ." (Acts 5:42)

"But the word of God grew and multiplied." (Acts 12:24)

"And they were preaching the gospel there." (Acts 14:7)

"...he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks." (Acts 19:9b-10)

"So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed." (Acts 19:20)

"how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, ..." (Acts 20:20)

With these thoughts in mind, consider how you might be able to help the church where you work and worship to grow:

Name_______________________________

Phone______________________________

Things I am willing to do to help the church grow:

(check all that apply and include your goal)

_____ make telephone calls to visitors_____ per week

_____ make telephone calls to contacts on our mailing list_____ per week

_____ make telephone calls to unfaithful Christians _____ per week

_____ write cards to visitors_____ per week

_____ write cards to contacts on our mailing list_____ per week

_____ make visits to contacts or unfaithful Christians_____ per week

_____ invite visitors home or out for dinner the Sunday they visit_____ per ____month(s)

_____ distribute correspondence courses_____ per week

_____ grade/mail BCC's and keep in touch with students_____ students

_____ have people in my home for study_____ per week

_____ go to another Christian's home for study_____ per week

_____ go to a non-Christian's home for study_____ per week

_____ invite people to worship and Bible study_____ per week

_____ invite people to Bible studies in homes_____ per week

_____ participate in the annual events (fairs, exhibits, etc.)

_____ distribute tracts and other evangelistic literature

_____ show videos of Bible teaching programs in my/other's home/s

Which day/s of the week that are most convenient for you?

Are you comfortable leading a pair/team? Yes/No