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titleSHARING THE NEED

Three questions to consider:

  1. Who are you reaching?
  2. What are the struggles they go through?
  3. What are their needs?
  • Sharing the need can sound something like, "One motivation for me/us is knowing that there are xxx,000 people in <location> who need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ."
  • You can also ask, "Mr. Jones, do you have much background with <location>. Can you imagine what some of the greatest pressures facing <people group> today might be?"
    • Regardless of the answer, acknowledge it positively and lead into the need by saying, " Unfortunately, I would have to say you’re right, along with these other problems..."
  • You may also give other examples: Statistics from the city or local area that help communicate the need for a ministry or church there.
Three questions

Questions to consider:

  1. What is the answer to their needs?
  2. How does or will your ministry attempt to meet these needs?
  3. What is your part in meeting these needs?
  • Use this time to develop specific needs in your area that your church/ministry is trying to meet. Ex. "As you read through the list of common problems, I’m sure you’re thinking that these problems exist in every country, and you are absolutely right. <List some of the problems you've seen in your local community> People try so many things to fill the emptiness they feel in their lives."
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titlePro Tip

Communicate possible reasons for problems. However, make sure these are factual and believable.

As you consider how to communicate the need of the context God has called you to, keep two broad questions in mind: 

  1. What does this person need to know about who I am reaching, the struggles they endure, and the tangible needs that exist? (E.g., statistics, demographic info, etc.)
  2. Why should they care about the people I'm reaching, the struggles they endure, and the tangible needs that exist? (What do those stats mean for real people living there? E.g., illustrate the results of generational poverty, the plight of the homeless, or the tangible impact of a people who have never had a generation of believers.)"

Possibly tell a story here! "As a matter of fact, while I was on a mission trip..."


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titleANSWER TO THE NEED

Now that you've reached the Gospel portion of your presentation, you will tell/remind the person that only Jesus share with your potential partner how Jesus is the only one who can truly fulfill those needs.

  • "Of course, as you and I know, only a relationship with Jesus Christ can fill the void that is in each person’s life. That’s why I feel very strongly and deeply about reaching out to people in <location> through our church plant, showing them God’s love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We desire to help them see and know the hope and joy Christ has to offer through both words and through serving our community."

    • This is the crescendo or climax of your entire presentation, so dig in and consider: 

    1. In light of the particular brokenness and need of my context, what about Jesus is good news to them?
    2. What does the gospel offer that other solutions cannot?
    3. How does Jesus Kingdom satisfy the particular longings of your context? (Note: If you're unsure of what their longings are, look underneath the idols you see. E.g., a culture of expressive individualism might reveal a deep longing to be known and welcomed.)
    Possible short testimony or story


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    titleWHO IS RELIANT

    This is the part where you will explain who Reliant is and what they do for you as a church planter. You will also introduce any other ministry organizations you're partnering with.

    • "To be a part of this mission involves partnership. Our church/ministry is involved in the <name> church network, whose mission is to <mission>."

    • Reliant is the sending organization that I will be working for. Reliant partners with missional churches and gospel-centered non-profits by mobilizing support-based missionaries for the Great Commission." (You can read this directly from your slide.)

    • YOU MUST SAY THE FOLLOWING: Reliant is a registered 501(c)3 and is a part of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. 

      • Explain what this means in simple terms. For example, "Basically, all this means is that while we are out planting the church, Reliant is behind us acting as my employer. They act as my HR department, and they are helping make the things we do at <church> possible." If the person you're sharing with has any further questions about who Reliant is or what we do, you will give them a chance shortly to ask those questions.
    • Share a bit about your church planting network. 

      • "Our <organization/church> is… <Share who your church/organization is and what they do> <Include mission/vision, how your church meets the need in your area, and maybe a story of someone whose life was changed by being a part of your community>"

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