Making Evangelism Effective:
Why New People Connect and Stay in Church

president of Church Growth Institute

• Tuesday, November 17,
       12:30-1:30pm PST (3:30-4:30pm EST)
• Thursday, November 19,
       5:30-6:30pm PST (8:30-9:30pm EST - repeat session)
                                                                                (view recording!)

CEUs Available:  0.1 (for live participation only; 1 hour session)

Recordings of the sessions will be available at this web page after the live broadcasts, for those who wish to review the presentation, or those who could not attend live.  (No CEUs will be offered for viewing the recordings, however.)

Description:

Research of new people (newcomer) who join a church and stay provides important insights for leaders who want to invest their church's outreach energy in the right place. 

This practical webinar shares the research, but more importantly answers the question, "Why is this important?"  Six specific guidelines (new to most pastors) are identified as critical for outreach effectives.  The webinar is presented by Dr. Charles Arn, a well-respected authority in congregational health and growth.

Charles "Chip" Arn is a widely traveled speaker, an author, professor, and consultant. He is dedicated to the church life and especially evangelism. Chip Arn is the president of Church Growth Institute. 

All that is needed to participate is a computer with an high-speed internet connection and sound (no webcam nor microphone required). Participation may be done individually, or in groups (several people gathered around one computer, or a large group using a projector).  Simply follow the directions below--the interactive broadcast will display in your web browser!

Additionally, Chip has prepared a handout that he strongly recommends that all particpants print ahead of time, in order to follow along.  Here is the link to download that pdf file:  ChipArnSession1.pdf          

WEBCAST LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS: 

To participate in this interactive webcast live over the internet:

1. Be sure to download and print the handout (see above);
2. Click the link below to open the login page;
3. On the login page, select "Enter as a Guest," and then enter your name and congregation/location, as shown in this example:
   
4. Then, click the [Enter Room] button to the right of your name.
5. The webcast will begin to display in your browser window.
   (Be sure to turn on your speakers to hear the broadcast!)

• Link to Making Evangelism Effective! 
  (link is no longer active as meeting is over)

You may login to the meeting at any time before the presentation starts, even now, if you wish to familiarize yourself with the process and be sure your connection works.  (Note that if there is no broadcast in session, you will not hear sound.)

For technical questions or assistance, please contact Enten Eller, Director of Electronic Communication at Bethany Seminary, at EntenBethanySeminary.edu or 765-983-1831.

We are grateful to the following organizations and persons, who have made these webcasts possible through their collaborative efforts:

• Bethany Theological Seminary

  through Enten Eller, Bethany's Director of Distributed Education & Electronic Communication, and utilizing Bethany's technical resources and equipment; and

• the Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren

  through Stan Dueck, Director for Transforming Practices, Congregational Life Ministries, the Church of the Brethren