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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.

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

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 I’d have to say poverty and depression.

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Regardless of the answer, acknowledge it positively.

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As you read through the list of common problems, I’m sure you’re thinking that these problems exist in everywhere, and you are absolutely right. The two problems that seem to be prevalent are addiction and poverty.

 It seems that many of these problems stem from the fact that…

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

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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.

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Tell a couple of facts about Reliant.

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<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>.

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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.

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Take time to address their questions before moving on. 

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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 trained in church planting...

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

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