Evangelistic Outreach Efforts in the Classroom - Teacher Training Resources
Bible teachers might have opportunity to share the Gospel and lead unsaved students into a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
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General Outreach Helps
Articles, Online:
Geared to Any Age:
- FAQ: If we cram the Gospel down people’s throats, won’t it do more harm than good?
- FAQ: Why be concerned about outreach in a class full of Christians?
- Not All May Be True Believers
- Pray for Classroom Outreach
- Teaching About the Cross
- Tips for Teaching About the Cross
- Teaching About Salvation
- Tips for Teaching About Salvation
Geared to Children:
- How to Share the Gospel with Kids
- Making Sure Children Actually Hear the Gospel and Not Just a Bunch of Bible Stories
- Sharing the Gospel With Kids: Keep the Message Simple
- Try This, Not That: Sharing the Gospel
Geared to Teens:
Worksheets:
- Some Outreach Do's & Don'ts for the Adult Classroom by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Some adult church-goers may have grown up in a Christian home and acquired a lifestyle consistent with being a Christian yet never entered into a personal relationship with Jesus. Some might consider themselves Christians simply because they aren't atheists. Teachers of adult classes shouldn't assume all students are true believers in Jesus Christ. This 5 page teacher training worksheet provides seven suggestions, written as do's and don'ts, to implement if you want to reach those who might not truly know the Lord.
Leading Students to Christ
Articles, Hardcopy:
- Teacher Training Smart Pages--Book and CD-ROM - Book with Reproducible Articles & Forms by Sheryl Haystead (See the Table of Contents on that page for articles included on Salvation - Leading a Child to Christ; Guiding the Young Child Toward Jesus.)
Articles, Online:
- 20 Non-Negotiable Principles for Evangelizing Kids
- Effective evangelism with young adults
- How to Lead a Person to Christ
- How to Share Christ's Love Conversationally & Visually
- How To Share The Gospel With A Child In 10 Words
- Leading a Child to Christ
- Presenting the Gospel
- Presenting the Gospel to Children
Books:
- How to Lead a Child to Christ by Daniel Smith
- Leading Kids to Jesus by David Staal
- The Faith of a Child: A Guide to Salvation for Your Child by Art Murphy
Computer/Online:
- Can Children Be Saved? - This is an online seminar by Child Evangelism Fellowship
- Counseling a Child: The Art of Asking Questions - This is an online seminar by Child Evangelism Fellowship
- Inviting Children to Receive the Savior - This is an online seminar by Child Evangelism Fellowship
- The Gospel: Prepared for a Child's Heart - This is an online seminar by Child Evangelism Fellowship
Group Training, In-House:
- Sharing Faith in Christ - targets children (Scroll down that page until you come to Volunteer Training Plan 3)
Resources:
- Article: Presenting the Gospel: Five Facts You Should Know from the Bible
- Article: Salvation Explained Through Romans Road Signs
- Article: Tools for Teachers to Share the Gospel
- Book, DVD: Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel (available for kids, youth, and adults)
- Book, DVD: Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (available for kids, youth, and adults)
- Book, DVD: Case for Faith by Lee Strobel (available for kids, youth, and adults)
- Book, DVD: Case for Grace by Lee Strobel (available for kids, youth, and adults)
- Booklet: God Loves You! Salvation Booklet- Package of 20 by Gospel Light - for children
- Craft: Romans Road Sign Craft Kit
- Follow-up Tool: Following Jesus Discipleship Booklet, Package of 20
- Idea: One Verse Evangelism - How to Share Christ's Love Conversationally & Visually
- Tracts: Bible Tracts & Evangelism Booklets
Videos:
- Online Video: Responsible Evangelism with Kids - Point 1: Begin with Prayer/Dependency on the Holy Spirit by Lifeway Productions
- Online Video: Responsible Evangelism with Kids - Point 6: Don't force premature decisions by Lifeway Productions
- Online Video: Responsible Evangelism with Kids - Point 7: Follow up a decision by Lifeway Productions
- Online Video: Responsible Evangelism with Kids - Point 8: Include the parents by Lifeway Productions
Worksheets:
- Take-Out Training for Teachers by Group Publishing --Book and CD-ROM - Book with Reproducible Worksheet Training Sessions (See the Table of Contents for sessions on 'Leading a Child to a Faith Decision.')
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