D.W. West shares strategies for revitalizing churches through effective evangelism and relationship-building. He emphasizes the need for a new church DNA focused on prayer, outreach, and an evangelistic lifestyle, detailing an evangelism cycle that equips and empowers members for lasting growth and revitalization.Episode Sponsor: Pacific PressThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Pastor Daniel Hall shares his experiences with the Compassion Project, highlighting an innovative approach to evangelism that combines service with meeting needs and building relationships. Pastor Hall emphasizes the importance of working with children as a key part of outreach efforts, using social media advertising, and removing religious barriers to create a sense of belonging. Through creative ideas like community events and sports activities, he explains how churches can foster ministry involvement, and discipleship, ultimately improving retention and connection with the community.Episode Sponsor: SermonViewThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Cesar Gonzalez shares how your community can fund evangelism, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, focusing on community needs, and being open about the church's mission.Cesar talks about serving communities, building trust with local leaders, and leveraging church resources. He encourages seeking financial support and highlights the transformative power of service.Episode Sponsor: Oregon ConferenceThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Join Hiram Rester as he explains why pastors often don’t get decisions. He highlights believing in your message, preaching passionately, and asking for decisions. Hiram shares the importance of decision-making in evangelistic meetings, sharing his experiences and emphasizing frequent appeals, effective follow-up, and visiting. He draws parallels between Elijah's story and end-time events, calling for a movement to preach Elijah’s message. Episode Sponsor: Seminars Unlimited The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this episode, Pastor D.W. West shares his journey in evangelism and church planting, revealing the power of building genuine relationships and staying faithful to God's call. Discover inspiring stories of transformed lives and learn practical steps for reaching people in today's culture.Episode Sponsor: Adventist Information MinistryThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this episode, Byron Corbett explains that most Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America are plateaued or declining in members, often due to a lack of focus on reaching the lost. Byron highlights the need for church leaders to prioritize soul-winning and create a culture of evangelism. He emphasizes planning reaping series well in advance, supporting daily devotions, prayer, and fasting to elevate spiritual commitment. You'll discover how to transform your church's culture and engage members in evangelism more effectively. Episode Sponsor: Islam & ChristianityThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this presentation, David Kliedinst gives a deep dive into the effectiveness of the Forecasting Hope series builder. This comprehensive evangelism package includes 21 Christ-centered messages and resources for conducting a successful evangelistic series. The goal of the package is to help churches engage with their communities and make meaningful connections with individuals, leading them to make decisions and move forward in their faith. Decisions are not just for professional evangelists, but for everyone. Three important factors in helping people make decisions are: understanding human nature, having a Christ-like love for people, and being willing to ask for a decision. Episode Sponsor: EvangeLeadThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this presentation, Hiram Rester uses the metaphor of grafting fruit trees to emphasize effective evangelism strategies, including starting with proven series, using public halls, and adapting visitation methods like phone calls and texts. He highlights the importance of delivering comprehensive messages, encouraging personal Bible reading, and addressing follow-up challenges to ensure long-term commitment and growth. Episode Sponsor: eAdventistThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Join Pastor Jose St. Phard as he talks about how we can help make God known with this urgent opportunity in evangelism. Discover why sharing the good news of Jesus Christ is about working with God to show His love to others. Pastor Jose explains the importance of simple, clear ideas and following Jesus’ way of making disciples.Find out how to trust the people you are teaching and be ready to try new things to reach more people. Pastor Jose also talks about the power of sharing personal stories and meeting people where they are. This presentation is full of lessons for anyone who wants to inspire their communities with the message of evangelism. Episode Sponsor: Adventist Learning CommunityThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Join Dr. Jason Canfield as he explains how to connect with every generation in your church. He shares key ways to tailor biblical teachings to resonate with each age group and create strong bonds between different generations.Learn how to understand and respect different giving habits and worship styles. This helps build community and mutual understanding in your church. Packed with practical tips and valuable lessons, this presentation is perfect for pastors, church leaders, and volunteers who want to create a thriving, inclusive church community.Episode Sponsor: Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
The conversation focuses on the importance of helping others come to Christ and the role of training and understanding human nature in effective evangelism. It emphasizes the need for clear communication, building relationships, and creating a positive and accepting environment. The speaker shares personal experiences and recommends resources for further study and growth in evangelism.Episode Sponsor: North Pacific UnionThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
This is the second of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. This presentation focuses on the importance of studying the life of Jesus and following His example in ministry. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive education and the value of reading books. Cyndi also highlights the significance of self-sacrifice, patience, and cheerfulness in ministry.Episode's sponsor: EvangeLeadThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
This is the first of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. In this presentation, Cyndi emphasizes the importance of helping others come to Christ through training and understanding human nature. Cyndi shares personal experiences and resources for growth in evangelism and addresses that not everyone will accept it, but ultimately God is in control.Episode Sponsor: Adventist Risk ManagementThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this presentation, Larry Witzel covers his experience of being in the Soviet Union during its breakup. He also explains the impact of our digital transformation on society and the potential of YouTube advertising for building parasocial relationships. Tune in to learn how you can adapt and grow your church in our digital era.Episode sponsor: eAdventistThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this presentation, Dr. Rosco Shields Jr. tells his journey as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in revolutionizing digital evangelism. From building a digital marketing company to adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of genuine care, personal engagement, and high-touch digital interactions.Episode sponsor: Adventist World RadioThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Alex Portillo shares his experience as a pastor using YouTube advertising for evangelism, including his strategy, results, and insights. Alex also covers the importance of organic reach and understanding online culture. He further shares the value of creating content that resonates with both Christians and non-Christians. If you want to get started creating your own spiritual content on social media, you'll learn a lot from Alex's presentation.Episode sponsor: Adventist Information MinistryThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
Dr. Hiram Rester discusses using video ads on social media for evangelistic outreach. He explores their impact, cost, and effectiveness, highlighting audience demographic shifts and future growth potential. Hiram also shares his experiences with community engagement and the positive effects of digital outreach on local church attendance. If you're interested in digital evangelism, you'll gain valuable insights from Dr. Rester.Episode sponsor: SermonViewThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
This presentation features Brent Hardinge & Marshall McKenzie as they discuss digital evangelism and its impact on reaching and connecting with individuals in the community. They explore the importance of digital resources, engaging with seekers, and transitioning from community interest to church contact. They emphasize the importance of listening to the community, engaging in meaningful conversations, and connecting with individuals personally. Episode sponsor: Seminars Unlimited The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this talk, Dr. Wilson encourages us to dream big in evangelism, inspired by the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. God is still looking for dreamers who are determined to please Him and accept His mission. Dr. Wilson talks about the qualities of a dreamer and how they can fulfill their purpose in life. He emphasizes that if you’re a dreamer, your vision should come from God, you need to commit that vision to God, and then be directed by God as you make that vision a reality. It’s a power presentation from the life of Joseph, and I know you’ll be inspired.Episode sponsor: Pacific PressThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.
In this presentation, Cesar focuses on Mark chapter 8 and the theme of being versus doing in church culture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who God wants us to be rather than solely focusing on what we should do. He encourages pastors to protect their churches from toxicity and to lead with humility and love. And he concludes by emphasizing the need to see people the way Jesus sees them and to live for others rather than ourselves. Be inspired by Cesar's powerful message.Episode sponsor: AdventSourceThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.