NEXT SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM OFFERINGS

Ten students from eight churches are now participating in the 2009 School of Evangelism.  The School is offering nine classes this year, each class designed to stand alone so that a person can enter the process at any point in the year. Classes meet on selected Saturdays from 8.30 am-3.30 pm. Cost is $25 per class with an occasional additional cost for a textbook(although the commission provides some texts as part of the class fee.)  These classes meet the Conference’s requirement for continuing education.  You can register for any class by contacting the School’s supervisor, Dr. Steve Dunn at sdunnpastor@coglandisville.org or by calling 717-898-8144.

Here are the remaining offerings for 2009 and their locations:

Saturday, August 1, 2009 – Plainfield Church of God

“Methods and Resources for Evangelism”

Dr. Steve Dunn will share an introduction to several excellent resources as well  as well as providing a practicum in using four methodologies that can be taught to persons in the local church for sharing their faith.  Please register now.  A copy of the Evangelism Style Inventory and a notebook text, “Just Tell God’s Story” will be sent in advance to help you prepare. Registration deadline is July 24.

Saturday, September 12, 2009 – Fairview Bethel Church of God

Basic Apologetics-Handling Key Questions About the Faith

Dr. Bill Sloat will lead this class, focusing on the key questions that many persons pose as objections to considering Christ.  Creative answers are discussed.  A CD-Rom text is provided by the commission at the subsidized price of $30  You will need to use this CD in advance to prepare for this class.  Registration deadline is September 4,2009.

Saturday, October  3, 2009 – Site to be announced

Youth Evangelism

A teaching team of Greg Hench, Micah Brickner and Steve Dunn will focus on issues and methodologies needed to reach teens in this postmodern climate.  The text Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore by Walt Mueller of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding is used. You will also be introduced to a new resource designed by Micah Brickner of the Commission on Evangelism.  Registration deadline is September 21, 2009

Saturday, November 14, 2009 – Fairview Bethel Church of God

Apologetics and the Postmodern

How do we explain the faith to people who have no Christian roots and reject the idea of objective truth.  On-line websites are used as part of this class’ resources and practical experiences are provided in creating biblically sound answers. Bill Sloat is instructor.

The 2010 School of Evangelism again begins this nine course cycle with Theology of Evangelism on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Watch for details this fall.