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OUTREACH EVENTS

The best outreach event ideas from churches and ministries across the country.


20 Outreach Events & Ministries Any Church Can Launch   

Kevin Harney

Senior Pastor

Corinth Reformed Church

www.corinthreformed.org

 

Where do we start? How can we begin an outreach ministry? These surprisingly creative approaches don't demand a huge budget, but only willing hearts that long to see lost people meet Jesus!

You will learn:
  • How to plan and deliver events that greatly impact your outreach effectiveness
  • Twenty different events or ministries that an average church can begin and maintain

 

FRIDAY 4PM


Becoming the Church Next Door: 24 Proven Events to Reach Out and Into Your Community

Hal Seed

Founding and Lead Pastor

New Song Community Church

www.newsongchurch.com

 

This workshop will present the strategy that helped New Song lead 2500 to Christ since 1993 and position itself as a vital partner with the civic organizations in its community. We'll cover 24 proven "Next Door" events, including Honoring Events , Service Events , Kingdom Assignments , In-Building Outreach-and-Transformation Events , Neighborhood Events , and Small Group Events anyone can duplicate in their community.

You will:
  • Learn proven outreach and community-touching events.
  • Be introduced to the concept of a church as a good neighbor to its community.
  • Learn about effect ways to motivate their members to both serve in the community and be a great neighbor in their neighborhood.

SATURDAY 8:30AM


How to Host an Effective Outreach Event

Paul Pickard

General Manager, Outreach Events

Scott Wood

Comedian,

Outreach Comedy

www.outreachcomedy.com

The Bible tells us we should minister in our generation. Our generation is so entertainment focused we need to offer “Entertainment Alternatives” as a way to connect churches with their communities. This may include many different types of entertainment, Comedy, Music and Speakers to name a few. This workshop will help you determine what type of event to hold; identify the type of outreach to do; and what types of entertainment to consider.


You will:

  • Be shown how to organize an effective outreach event
  • See examples of churches who have had success with outreach events
  • Learn how to create an event that pays for itself
  • Avoid costly mistakes that others have made

THURSDAY 8AM


Organizational Keys to Successful Holiday Outreach

Scott Pixler
Community Outreach Minister
Kenyon Ackeberg
Minister of Worship/Campus Events

First Christian Church
Phoenix, AZ
www.fccphx.com

Looking for ways to touch your community? Holiday events can be great opportunities for serving and blessing your community in transformational ways. Such events can also help you get your church’s focus off itself and back on to those God has called you to serve.


You will learn:

  • How to unify and mobilize your church members to serve in an outreach event
  • Tips and timelines for organizing your leaders
  • How to take advantage of local media coverage to get your event (and your church name) well known in your community.

FRIDAY 8AM


Taking Christ to the Crowds   

Bette Bond, Ph.D.

Executive Consultant, Author

Inspiration House International

www.inspirationhouse.us

 

How to host evangelistic events for neighborhood/community outreach. Learn successful, transferable outreach ideas that multiply your evangelistic efforts for maximum impact. Seminar includes: effective ways to teach Christians of all ages to share their faith and "user friendly" methods to motivate the "unmotivated" to witness for Christ.

You will learn:
  • Practical successful outreach ideas for community outreach events.
  • Effective ways to teach Christians of all ages to share their faith in Christ.
  • "User friendly" methods that motivate the "unmotivated" to witness for Jesus.

THURSDAY 2PM


39 Proven Outreach Ideas for Your Church   

Lynne Marian

Editor/Assoc. Publisher

Outreach Magazine

www.outreachmagazine.com

 

New for 2005! Would you like to ask hundreds of churches across America for their freshest, most innovative and most effective outreach ideas? We did! In this fast-paced, interactive workshop you'll hear dozens of ideas that will fuel the passion and vision of your own outreach ministry.

You will:

  • Learn what God is doing through churches of all sizes to draw people to Christ.
  • Discover more new ideas that you can take home.
  • Learn from other participants and get re-energized for outreach in your church.

THURSDAY 4PM