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Like those who were there to reach out to me, I’m excited to be part of <church/ministry> who is are reaching out to local communities right here in the U.S.

One motivation for me is knowing that there are xxx,000 people in <location> alone who need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

You may also give other examples: Statistics from the city or local area that help communicate the need for a ministry or church there.

 Mr. Jones, let me ask you a question. You may have read the news about what is happening around the world, but they don’t usually report what goes on day to day. What do you think are some of the pressures facing people today?

 I’d have to say poverty and depression.

Regardless of the answer, acknowledge it positively.

 Unfortunately, I would have to say you’re right, along with these other problems.

As you read through the list of common problems, I’m sure you’re thinking that these problems exist in every community across the world, 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.

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

As a matter of fact...<Possibly tell a story here>

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>, to show them God’s love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. I desire to help them develop a moral foundation with the hope and joy Christ has to offer. ...<Possible short testimony or story>

Let me explain more about the organization I will be working for.

Reliant Mission is the sending organization that I will be working for. Reliant partners with local churches and ministries by mobilizing missionaries for the Great Commission.

Currently, Reliant has over ______ staff missionaries laboring in over ___ churches and ____ countries around the world.

Tell a couple of facts about Reliant.

<organization/church> is… <Share who your church/organization is and what they do>

Before I go, I’ll leave you with more information about Reliant and <org/church>.

STOP and see if they have questions! Now is a good time to do this so they don't get confused about anything you've said so far and are able to keep focusing on what you are going to say. Sometimes if people are confused or have questions they are thinking about that instead of focusing on you and what you are saying.

I know I’ve been talking for a while now, I was just wondering if you had any questions about what I’ve shared so far?

Yes, actually, can you tell me more about...

Take time to address their questions before moving on. 

I’m often asked, ‘What are you going to be doing in <location>?’ I will be working at sharing with those who don’t know Christ and building Christians up in their walk with the Lord. I will help teach Bible studies, build discipleship relationships, and be serving the local community by working at the homeless shelter...

 Communicate general activities and ministry responsibilities. Share your goals and passions. Possibly use a story to help communicate the impact your role can have.

Mr. Jones, we can’t do this alone. Many in the community we’re reaching out to can’t afford to support even a lead pastor. Some can barely afford to pay their bills. We need others who believe in us and our call to reach the unchurched in <location>.

Romans 10:14 states, ‘How can they call upon Him in whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can one preach unless he is sent?’ At <church>, we’re convinced of God’s call and are willing to do our part, but we need others on our ministry team to make this ministry happen.

Let me give you an analogy from Exodus 17. Maybe you remember the story. Moses, Aaron and Hur were overlooking a battle between the Amalekites and Israel. When Moses had his hands raised Israel would begin to prevail. But when his arms dropped from being tired, Israel would start to lose. Aaron and Hur, seeing that he was weak, held Moses arms and ultimately Israel won.

Who won the war? The soldiers? Moses? Aaron and Hur? It took a team working together to see victory. We see a team as a partnership that can make a difference in <location>.

Mr. Jones, let me tell you how you can help and be part of the team.

As I mentioned during our phone call, there are four ways we have often received help in our ministry. Some people are in a position to volunteer time, either directly in ministry or by assisting behind the scenes.

Secondly, we need true intercessors who will commit to praying regularly for Reliant, <organization/church,> and our ministry in <location>.

Another way we’ve been helped is, just as Mr. Smith suggested I get in touch with you thinking you might share our concern for <location>, there may be others you know who would love to hear about our ministry.

Lastly, a regular way we’ve been helped is through the generous giving of others. I’d like to ask you to consider giving to Reliant to partner with us in this way.