Sarah Guldalian

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Session 1
Sarah Guldalian Coordinator, Equipping to
ShareUnited States Ministries Lutheran Hour
Ministries
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The goals of MISSION U
At the end of this series, you should be better
able to

• realize your unique God-given gifts.

• recognize and identify the individuality of
  others.

• express and relate the Gospel to individual
  people in individual settings.

• have increased confidence as His witness.

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MISSION U Objectives
As a result of this program, you will be able to

• determine how to approach each individual.

• share your personal faith story.

• start meaningful conversations.

• share your faith in the face of opposition.

• know when to refrain.

• share your faith in more than ten types of
  scenarios.

• share the Gospel clearly.

• be prepared with answers to tough questions.

• engage in effective outreach to the unchurched.

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What to Expect

• In each session there will be
• instruction.
• small-group practice.
• large-group discussion.

• After each session you will receive
• study resources.
• take-home practice.
• on-line discussion.

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Todays Topics

• Why Share?

• Who I Am

• Who They Are

• Who Do You Know?

• Introducing Faith into the Conversation

• The Urgency of Sharing Today

• Foundation What to Share

• Connecting with Others

• The Holy Spirits Help

• Conversation Starters

• Various Witnessing Styles

• Pauls Testimony

• Sharing Your Story

• Recognizing Your Style

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Ice Breaker
What motivates you to share your faith?
Form groups of three. Take turns answering this
question.
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Why Share?
Jesus shared the Gospel. The time is fulfilled,
and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and
believe in the Gospel. Mark 115
He tells us to follow His lead. Follow Me, and I
will make you fishers of men. Mark 117b
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Why Share?
He commissioned us to share.
Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority
in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them everything I have commanded you. And surely
I will be with you always, to the very end of the
age. Matthew 2818-20
How will you respond?
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Why Share?
We are in the priesthood of all
believers Always be prepared to give the
reason for the hope that you have. But do this
with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 315

Not just pastors!
Each one of us is Christs ambassador! We are
therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God
were making His appeal through us. We implore you
on Christ's behalf Be reconciled to God. 1
Corinthians 520
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Why Share?
In order to see His and our loved ones

• come to know Jesus Christ.

• head to eternal glory.

• enjoy a lifetime of hope and assurance.

• avoid life and eternity in hell.

Peace is only in heaven - not on earth or in
hell.
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Why Share?
Without Christ, a person will go to hell.
God purposefully places us in lives to shed light
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill
cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp
and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on
its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the
house. Matthew 514-15
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Who has He Placed in Your Life?
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Pop Quiz!
Who do you know?
Long-termRelationshipsChildren Parents Siblings
In-laws Friends
Everyday ContactsCo-workers Classmates Neighbor
s Fellow parentsChilds teacher
Occasional Contacts Your barista Your hair
dresser Your mechanic Your mailman Your doctors