The Propel Podcast

D.W. West shares strategies for revitalizing churches through effective evangelism and relationship-building. He emphasizes the need for a new church DNA focused on prayer, outreach, and an evangelistic lifestyle, detailing an evangelism cycle that equips and empowers members for lasting growth and revitalization.

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Pastor Daniel Hall shares his experiences with the Compassion Project, highlighting an innovative approach to evangelism that combines service with meeting needs and building relationships. Pastor Hall emphasizes the importance of working with children as a key part of outreach efforts, using social media advertising, and removing religious barriers to create a sense of belonging.

Through creative ideas like community events and sports activities, he explains how churches can foster ministry involvement, and discipleship, ultimately improving retention and connection with the community.

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Cesar Gonzalez shares how your community can fund evangelism, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, focusing on community needs, and being open about the church's mission.

Cesar talks about serving communities, building trust with local leaders, and leveraging church resources. He encourages seeking financial support and highlights the transformative power of service.

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Join Hiram Rester as he explains why pastors often don’t get decisions. He highlights believing in your message, preaching passionately, and asking for decisions. Hiram shares the importance of decision-making in evangelistic meetings, sharing his experiences and emphasizing frequent appeals, effective follow-up, and visiting. He draws parallels between Elijah's story and end-time events, calling for a movement to preach Elijah’s message.

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In this episode, Pastor D.W. West shares his journey in evangelism and church planting, revealing the power of building genuine relationships and staying faithful to God's call. Discover inspiring stories of transformed lives and learn practical steps for reaching people in today's culture.

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In this episode, Byron Corbett explains that most Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America are plateaued or declining in members, often due to a lack of focus on reaching the lost. Byron highlights the need for church leaders to prioritize soul-winning and create a culture of evangelism. He emphasizes planning reaping series well in advance, supporting daily devotions, prayer, and fasting to elevate spiritual commitment. You'll discover how to transform your church's culture and engage members in evangelism more effectively.

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In this presentation, David Kliedinst gives a deep dive into the effectiveness of the Forecasting Hope series builder. This comprehensive evangelism package includes 21 Christ-centered messages and resources for conducting a successful evangelistic series. The goal of the package is to help churches engage with their communities and make meaningful connections with individuals, leading them to make decisions and move forward in their faith.

Decisions are not just for professional evangelists, but for everyone. Three important factors in helping people make decisions are: understanding human nature, having a Christ-like love for people, and being willing to ask for a decision. 

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In this presentation, Hiram Rester uses the metaphor of grafting fruit trees to emphasize effective evangelism strategies, including starting with proven series, using public halls, and adapting visitation methods like phone calls and texts. He highlights the importance of delivering comprehensive messages, encouraging personal Bible reading, and addressing follow-up challenges to ensure long-term commitment and growth. 

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Join Pastor Jose St. Phard as he talks about how we can help make God known with this urgent opportunity in evangelism. Discover why sharing the good news of Jesus Christ is about working with God to show His love to others. Pastor Jose explains the importance of simple, clear ideas and following Jesus’ way of making disciples.

Find out how to trust the people you are teaching and be ready to try new things to reach more people. Pastor Jose also talks about the power of sharing personal stories and meeting people where they are. This presentation is full of lessons for anyone who wants to inspire their communities with the message of evangelism.

 
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Join Dr. Jason Canfield as he explains how to connect with every generation in your church. He shares key ways to tailor biblical teachings to resonate with each age group and create strong bonds between different generations.

Learn how to understand and respect different giving habits and worship styles. This helps build community and mutual understanding in your church. Packed with practical tips and valuable lessons, this presentation is perfect for pastors, church leaders, and volunteers who want to create a thriving, inclusive church community.

Episode Sponsor: Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025.