Ideas For Evangelism - Way of Life Literature

During their VBS, fourteen children and young peoplemade professions of faith. After VBS they continuedhaving a weekly Bible study/discipleship course withthose who had made professions. Seven of those youngpeople were baptized and became faithful in church.Eventually, some of their families agreed for the pastor tocome in and teach a home Bible study. Is it any wonderthat that church has grown by about 30% a year since thepresent pastor assumed leadership? There are manythings that can be done to follow up on the VBS, such ashome Bible studies, Bible correspondence courses. Seethose sections of the book.6. In connection with the previous point, it is importantto make plans to reach those who attend VBS but whoare already “churched” in the community. In many areasa VBS will draw in children from cultish, liberal, andapostate churches. Do we not have just as muchobligation to reach them as we do to reach any other lostperson? Careful planning for follow-up (Bible studies,sending the children to good camps, inviting them toyouth activities. etc.) can ensure an on-going relationshipwith and even discipling of those we would not normallybe able to minister to through church and Sunday School.In some cases the VBS teacher (or pastor) of one makinga profession can go to the child’s or young person’sparents with the line, “I’d like to set up a time to explainfully to you just what decision your child made at ourVBS.” Then set up a time to meet with them once orseveral times for an in-depth gospel presentation. Somehomes that will not be reached through regular churchservices may be reached in this manner.114