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August 31, 2010 Coaching Session: Planning Outreaches

It can be quite challenging to plan an effective outreach, as every outreach has many moving parts that depend on one another. In this coaching session, Steve & Janie Sjogren, along with host Charlie Wear, put the pieces to the puzzle together to help you plan successful outreaches.

[AUDIO] Insights On Connecting With The Poor - Expert Interview With Steve Bowen

Where does ministry to the needy fit in with outreach? Steve Bowen has been doing tons of active care for the poor in the Dayton area. He has picked up many ways that are effective and wise. In this interview you will be stirred to reach out to the people who are really Jesus coming to us in disguise.

July 27, 2010 Coaching Session: Partnering With Other Churches For Greater Impact

One of the most powerful ways you can see your community impacted for Christ is by partnering together with another local church. In this coaching session, Steve & Janie Sjogren, along with host Charlie Wear, dive into this topic to help you reach more people for Christ.

Lessons from Sun Tzu

Can "The Art of War" improve our outreaches?

Christmas Is A Siphon

Will It Draw You Down ... Or Will Your Use It To Draw Others Near?

Capture Your Outings On Video

As you get into regular routines of outreach it is vital that you capture your outings on video. The footage of your actions will help to spread the word about all you are doing. It is

JUNE 24, 2010 Coaching Session: Month 2 of the Kindness Challenge

With Month 2 of the Kindness Challenge recently released, we spent this coaching call recapping month 1 and going over what's involved in month 2. Listen in as Steve and Janie Sjogren, along with Charlie Wear, publisher of Next Wave Ezine, dig into the details of the Kindness Challenge.

Part 1: Plan A ServeFest - How To Plan A Multiple Option Outreach to Expand Your Effectiveness

People love options. Attendance increases at serving functions as you increase the number of options offered. A Saturday ServeFest is a multiple option outreach, meeting at a central location before going in different directions to serve around the city.

Part 2: How to Rally the Troops Before an Outreach

It is important to prepare your people before sending them out to do outreach. Model this talk given by Steve Sjogren and make it your own so that you or your key leaders can prepare your people before going out to show God's love in practical ways.

Part 3: How to Make the Most of the Sharing Time After Outreach

Creating a place for your families to serve together, for your people to get to know one another, and to share an experience together will build a deeper sense of community and identity as a church body. For some it will be life-changing.

Focus on Hope

I'm filled with hope. How is your hope level today? It is amazing what the human heart can endure as long as there is hope in the picture. God has designed us all as hopeful ones who wi

Bonus: 4 Ready to Go Outreach Projects for ServeFest

Here are four sample projects that you could offer to your church as serving options for ServeFest. These are tested, tried and true outreaches that will appeal to a wide variety of people!

How Can I Own My Community?

Every time we go out to serve others we get the opportunity to fall in love with our city. There is no making up for it - we all need to be moved with compassion each time we venture ou

Becoming a Better Communicator: Skills We Need

I'm giving away the storehouse with this article, but it is for a great cause - to raise the effectiveness of your messages. Inside you'll find 7 points to help you craft an effective message for your church.

[AUDIO] How To Serve A Million People And Change Your City: Expert Interview with Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy started his church in the New York City area on Easter of 2002. Nelson tried a number of different approaches for reaching people that he had relied upon in the past, but these did not work so well in the big city. However, when he and his church began servant evangelism they started seeing lives change in the Big Apple in big ways. Listen in as Nelson shares many practical insights into serving your city in a big way.

May 27, 2010 Coaching Session: Ramping Up For Summer Outeach

Summer is almost here, and it is essential to be prepared for the great opportunities that we will have in front of us! Join Charlie Wear, publisher of Next Wave Ezine, as he interviews Steve and Janie Sjogren. This jam-packed summer idea session was recorded live, and includes answers your many call-in and on-line questions. Be prepared to get inspired to make this a life-changing summer!

The Language of Your City

Did you realize your city has an entirely unique language? I'm not referring to catch phrases nor unique expressions. There is an emotional language of your city. In fact, there are various people groups in your city -- the specific people you are being called to love, to deeply connect with. You can't connect if you don't speak their language.

Small Things Bring Great Results

The key to success in outreach is faithfulness in doing small things. It is possible to accomplish great things - big things - as we pursue a path of consistently done small things

Gatherings That Change the World

What are we doing that is getting in the way of those around us finding their way to Jesus because we have a love of our traditions? Some reading this are thinking or saying aloud about now, "Here here! Sock it to 'em Steve!" as if you are free from off putting traditions yourself. Maybe you are a so-called "seeker" church, for example.

2010 Coaching Call Schedule of Topics

Below you will find the schedule for our monthly members-only coaching sessions hosted by Steve and Janie Sjogren. Please make plans to be on each monthly call, and come prepared with any questions you might have.