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Evangelism is about the Great Commission---the “go… tell… and DO” part of our ministry. Connect here with tips to attract, welcome, and incorporate others into the life of your parish.
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O God of unchangeable power and eternal; light: look favorably upon your whole church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
BCP 280
GOOD NEWS!
The Ground is Fertile for Growth in Every Parish of This Diocese!
Thanks Be to God!
Current marketing research says… about two-thirds of those living in Indiana are unchurched. THIS is your mission field!
A recent issue of The Living Church magazine says… there are more people in the US who believe they have been abducted by aliens than who call themselves Episcopalians.
Jesus Christ says… “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
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Evangelism in the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis is about hospitality, proclamation, and growth! Enjoy exploring the links on this page. We will add more from time to time so visit us often. Current links on this page include:
Church Hospitality and Evangelism---Some Basic Truths
15 Free or Under $100 Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Market Your Parish and Grow
A Hospitality Quiz
A Hospitality Quiz Answers and Reflections
Evangelism Role Playing---Exercises for Your Church to Try
How Evangelism and Hospitality Consultation With the Diocese Can Work.
Where Do We Go From Here?
If your parish would like to more effectively reach out to your community and grow, here are some services your diocese can provide.
We can…
• prepare you for growth by helping you undergo a journey of spiritual discernment.
• assist you in better understanding your real mission field here in central and southern Indiana, and the needs/priorities of those who are a part of it, using demographic tools such as Percept.
• share strategies that have worked for other parishes, locally and churchwide.
• help you develop your ministry of hospitality. We can assist you in doing a self-assessment of your current hospitality, offer input from “mystery guests” and others with training in church hospitality, and help you to develop a comprehensive communication and marketing plan, including a guest assimilation strategy.
• help you develop communication and evangelism tools such as logos, newsletters, worship bulletins, ads, brochures, and signage (including sometimes providing grants for signage).
• provide training for your ushers, greeters, evangelism committee, and others involved in parish growth.
• And MUCH MORE!
To explore how your friends in the diocese may be able to help you and your parish, contact us today.
Growing Together,
Kathy Copas
Coordinator of Communication and Evangelism
Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
812-945-7827, ext.6 or 17
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This exercise is good for Sunday morning church school, a retreat, or even a vestry meeting. |
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