Geography remains an important consideration in church attendance and influence. As distance increases, our influence and witness tends to decrease. This is particularly noticeable in rural areas and is one of the reasons why local rural churches are vital for maintaining a Christian witness in rural North America. How do you think the title of pastor helps or hinders ministry in your setting? One of the biggest opportunities in rural areas is the lack of ______________. Do you want to be a little fish in a big pond, or a big fish in a little pond? We need multiple contacts with the same people if we want to be ___________ and understood. A real live demonstration of our message is the most effective teaching tool that we have. Philippians 3:15 with others in following my example, brothers and take ‘Join note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.’ Some of the key things to know about our audience are: (slide 31) Red buttons these are sensitive topics, particular words or phrases that – cause our audience to overreact emotionally. Soft spots positive things that bring out good feelings and good will that – are foundations that we can build relationships and teaching on. Hard spots - trouble spots that need to be corrected in time.
Geography remains an important consideration in church attendance and influence. As distance increases, our influence and witness tends to decrease. This is particularly noticeable in rural areas and is one of the reasons why local rural churches are vital for maintaining a Christian witness in rural North America. How do you think the title of pastor helps or hinders ministry in your setting? One of the biggest opportunities in rural areas is the lack of ______________. Do you want to be a little fish in a big pond, or a big fish in a little pond? We need multiple contacts with the same people if we want to be ___________ and understood. A real live demonstration of our message is the most effective teaching tool that we have. Philippians 3:15 ‘Join with others in following my example, brothers and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.’ Some of the key things to know about our audience are: (slide 31) Red buttons – these are sensitive topics, particular words or phrases that cause our audience to overreact emotionally. Soft spots – positive things that bring out good feelings and good will that are foundations that we can build relationships and teaching on. Hard spots - trouble spots that need to be corrected in time.
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