Schedule and Assignments

Time / Day	1^st Hour	2^ndhour	3^rd hour	4^th hour
1^st Day Level 1	Out to sow Lessons 1 - 2 Program / How to be Used by God pages 1-2	Out to sow Lesson 3 The Evangelism Tract page 3	Out to sow Lesson 4 The Open Air Meeting 1 page 4	Out to sow Lesson 5 After the Open Air Meeting page 5
2^nd Day Level 2	Sowers II Lesson 6 The Sower in History page 6	Sowers II Lesson 7 The Open Air Team page 7	Sowers II Preparation: Prayer and Departure for an Open Air	Sowers II Demonstration of an Open Air Meeting
3^rd Day Level 2	Sowers II Lesson 8 The Sower in the Bible page 8	Sowers II Lesson 9 The Open Air Meeting 2 page 9	Sowers II Lesson 10 Open Air Equipment and Techniques page 10	Sowers II Lesson 11 Application of pencil techniques page 11
4^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Lesson 12 The Preacher in the Bible page 12	Sowers II Lesson 13 Application An Open Air Sermon page 13	Sowers II Workshop: Application Painting Techniques	Sowers II Workshop: Application Painting Techniques
5^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Meditation The Way to God Sermon Painted Lesson 13	Sowers II Workshop Painting of Sermon in Lesson 13	Sowers II Workshop Painting of Sermon in Lesson 13	Sowers II Workshop Painting of Sermon in Lesson 13
6^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Lesson 14 A Witness in the Bible page 14	Sowers II Lesson 15 Attention Introductory Sketch page 15	Sowers II Lesson 16 Interest Article / Object Lesson page 16	Sowers II Lesson 17 Concern Testimony / Song page 17
7^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Preparation Prayer and Departure for Open Air Teams	Sowers II Practice Open Air Teams of Trainees Go Out with Supervisor	Sowers II Practice Open Air Teams of Trainees Go Out with Supervisor	Sowers II Evaluations by the teams upon return
8^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Lesson 18 Liberating Captive People page 18	Sowers II Lesson 19 Preparation of an Open Air Message page 19	Sowers II Lesson 20 The Creation of an Open Air Message page 20	Sowers II Lesson 21 An Open Air Program page 21
9^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Exam	Sowers II Exam	Sowers II Exam	Sowers II Exam
10^th Day Level 2	Sowers II Ceremony: Awarding of certificates	Sowers III Lecture Levels and reports Strategy	Sowers III Studies Program 1 Open Air in a Local Church	Sowers III Studies Program 2 Open Air in a Local Church
11^th Day Level 2	Sowers III Studies Program 3 Open Air in a Local Church	Sowers III Studies Program 4 Open Air in a Local Church	Sowers III Studies Program 5 Open Air in a Local Church	Sowers III Studies Program 6 Open Air in a Local Church

Meditation: How to be Used by God: Philippians 1:27-2:5

Introduction:

· Building: A 10-story hotel never used because the foundation was bad.

· Life: Planning, preparation, presence, and prayer are not worth anything without God.

· "If the Lord does not build the house, those that labor build in vain." Ps. 127:1

I. Pure behavior - "Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel." Phil. 1:27

A. High Priests - "The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again." Is. 52:1

1. Worship

2. Sacrifice

3. Serve

B. Heart - "The Lord looks at the heart." 1 Sam. 16:7

C. House - "If a man cleanses himself, he will be a vase of honor...." 2 Ti. 2:20-21

1. Consider - "consider also the interests of others ..." Phil. 2:4

2. Confess - "have in you those sentiments which were in Christ Jesus ..." Phil. 2:5

3. Cleanse

4. Commit

II. Unity - "you stand firm in one Spirit ..." Phil. 1:27

A. In the truth

1. The Word - "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of God remains forever." 1 Pe. 1:24

2. Regeneration - "You have been born again ..." 1 Pe. 1:23

3. Growth - "Crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it, you may grow." 1 Pe. 2:2

B. In love

1. Love Christ - "Christ is my life." Phil. 1:21-23

2. Love the lost world - "When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them ..." Mt. 9:36

3. Love other brothers and sisters - "consider others better than yourselves ... " Phil. 2:1-3

C. In action

1. Don’t be afraid - "without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you ..." Phil. 1:28

2. Be disciplined - "not only to believe in Him, but to suffer for Him ..." Phil. 1:29

3. Persevere - "you are going through the same struggle you saw I had" Phil. 1:30

D. In joy - "make my joy perfect ..." Phil. 2:2

1. Have the same mind

2. Have the same love

3. Have the same Spirit

4. Have the same purpose

III. Holy Spirit - "You stand firm in one Spirit ..." Phil. 1:27

A. Stand firm - "If you have any ..." Phil. 2:1

B. Be filled - "Be filled with the Holy Spirit ..." Eph. 5:18

1. Overflowing - "Rivers of water will flow from your soul." Jn. 7:38

2. Hungry - "Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty ..." Mt. 5:6

3. Shining - "Let your light shine before men so they see your good works ...." Mt. 5:16

4. Holy - "You are God’s temple. The temple is holy, and that’s what you are.. 1 Cor. 3:16-17

IV. Prayer - "contending as one man for the faith ...” Phil. 1:27

A. Fight in prayer - "Pray in the Spirit on all occasions ...." Eph. 6:18

1. The Church - "They devoted themselves ... to prayer." Ac. 2:42

2. Ourselves - "Pray in secret... do not keep on babbling as pagans ..." Mt. 6:6-7

B. Persevere in prayer Col. 4:2

1. The power of the Holy Spirit - Laypeople who pray for the ordinary pastor.

2. The work of the Holy Spirit - the mother who prayed for Hudson Taylor

Conclusion

· "As God’s fellow workers, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” 2 Cor. 6:1

Counseling: The Evangelism Tract

I. Introduction to the evangelism tract

A. Our job as a Christian is to know how to ...

1. Interest people in Christ

2. Explain the Gospel

3. Help people accept Jesus Christ into their lives.

B. We use an evangelism tract

1. It helps us to remember the important points with worrying about what comes next.

2. The images help the listener to understand.

3. The listener can take the tract with him.

C. We lead a person to Christ in three steps.

1. We begin a conversation.

2. The listener admits his need of Christ.

3. We pray with the listener to receive Christ.

II. Beginning of the conversation

A. Show him the evangelism tract: “Have you ever seen this tract before?”

B. Ask him if you can introduce him to it: “Can I present it to you?”

C. Stand beside him so that you can read it together.

D. Be sincere and friendly in witnessing and asking questions on his understanding.

E. Ask a question for each image, and explain the image by the corresponding verses and stories.

1. The man is scratching his head. - Which road should I take in life? Prov. 14:12

2. The man comes up to a cliff - How will I arrive at my destination? Is. 59:2

3. The man is saddened by the separation. - What will I do with God’s anger? Eze. 18:4

4. God provides man with a bridge. - Do I want to go to the other side or stay where I am? Jn. 14:6

5. The man abandons his old life for the new one. - What will my new situation be life? Rev. 3:20

6. The man is happy going to his destination. - How will I know the way? Heb. 13:5

III. Admission that the listener needs Christ

A. Come back to the image of the unsaved person as opposed to the saved person

B. Ask him which side of the cliff he is on.

C. Tell him he needs to confess his sins and pray to receive Jesus into his heart.

IV. Prayer to receive Christ

A. Show him a model prayer that he could pray.

B. Ask him if this prayer says what he wants to say to God.

C. Guide him in a prayer where he admits his need of salvation, he thanks God for Jesus, and invites Jesus to come into his heart.

V. Counseling

A. Speak to him after the prayer about his privileges as a Christian.

1. Promise of His forgiveness. Col. 1:14

2. Promise of His eternal life Jn. 6:47

3. Promise of His adoption Jn. 1:12

4. Promise of His indwelling 1 Co. 3:16

5. Promise of His regeneration 2 Co. 5:17

6. Promise of access to Him Eph. 3:12

B. Afterwards, speak to him about his responsibilities.

1. The Word 2 Tim. 3:16

2. Prayer 1 Jn. 3:22

3. Worship He. 10:25

4. Fellowship Ac. 2:42

5. Witness Ac. 1:8

C. Invite him to attend a Bible Study and church with you.

Counseling: The Open Air Meeting 1

I. Preparation

A. If there is a crowd, we use a platform; if not a portable sketchboard is sufficient.

B. We use a sketchboard, newsprint, water colors, brushes, and clips to attract a crowd and communicate the message.

C. We transport the equipment to a place where there are many people who have time

D. If necessary, we obtain authorization before meeting together.

E. We dress as the people we want to reach.

F. We take a small new testament and leave the large Bible at home.

II. Meeting

A. The team members put the platform together quickly without much talking.

B. Once the platform is up, the team members stand near the platform, but spread out, to attract the crowd and to prevent children from getting too close to the platform, also to be close by once they are called to go up onto the platform.

C. The team members watch the speaker with interest from beginning to end.

D. During the presentation, the team members do not talk to other team members or other spectators in the crowd so as not to distract those who are interested.

E. Team members don’t change places during the meeting; if necessary, they do so discretely.

III. Team Members

A. The team coordinator leads the whole operation and plugs up holes.

B. The animator makes noise or paints, attracts a crowd, and arouses curiosity.

1. He does an introductory sketch and finishes quickly.

2. The musicians practice the songs until they know them well.

a) Musicians memorize the words so that they don’t need a songbook.

b) Musicians sing inoffensive, clear, attractive, and understandable songs.

C. The player stimulates intelligence and makes the crowd think.

1. He may do an object lesson to interest them.

2. He may tell an interesting story to hold their attention.

D. The witness shows concern for the crowd & invites people to examine themselves.

1. He emphasizes what Christ has done for him, not what he has done for Christ.

2. He may write his testimony in three parts.

a) Before receiving Christ, the fact of receiving Him, After having received Him.

b) He gives it to the coordinator for evaluation.

c) He practices it so that he is ready to give it at any time.

3. He may share a Bible verse which has meant much to him.

· He recites a verse, explaining one or two sentences, without giving the Bible reference.

E. The preacher explains the Gospel, making an application for the needs of the crowd.

1. The preacher may give the altar call to give each one the opportunity to respond to the invitation

2. All speakers stand near the sketchboard; the board causes their voice to resonate.

3. The speaker looks into the eyes of people to communicate what is very important.

F. The counselor is a fisher of men before, during, and after the presentation.

IV. Literature

A. Contact tracts are for interested people who leave before the end of the meeting.

1. These are not distributed before or during the presentation, except to those who leave.

2. Two team members stand at a distance of 15 to 20 meters to distribute the contact tracts, short written messages to make them think about where they are going in life.

3. They approach people leaving in this way: "Hello. My name is .... I notice that you were watching the program. I would like to give you this tract. What interested you in the meeting?”

B. Evangelism tracts are for those interested people who remain until the end.

1. If the counselor sees that a person who is leaving is interested in the way of salvation, he takes out an evangelism tract and says: "May I show you this other tract?”

2. As soon as the program is over, the counselor takes every opportunity to share the Gospel with interested people who remain when the crowd disperses, using the same approach.

Counseling: after the Open Air Meeting

I. Introduction to counseling

A. Many who respond to the altar call are interested in salvation, but are not converts.

B. The counselor determines if those interested were converted during the presentation.

C. Receiving Christ means receiving a new way of living based on the Bible.

D. New life includes a new behavior every hour, every day.

E. The counselor uses the evangelism tract to determine the person’s spiritual condition

F. The counselor uses the evangelism tract to explain the Gospel to interested people.

G. The counselor uses the evangelism tract to strengthen converts in their behavior.

II. Objectives of the counseling

A. The counselor must help receptive people follow Christ.

B. Interested people must open up to new truths and to their responsibility to bear fruit.

III. Counseling procedures

A. The counselor waits until the end of the meeting to begin counseling.

B. The counselor is careful about his appearance, breath, body odor, and clothing.

C. The counselor has with him contact tracts and evangelism tracts.

D. A church member has a complete Bible with him for difficult cases.

1. Difficult People: If someone wants to discuss, but doesn’t see his need of salvation, the counselor gives him a contact tract and leaves him to find those who are interested.

2. Interested or Receptive People: Certain people are just learning what the Gospel is. Ask them to come with you and attend a series of Bible studies for new converts.

3. Backsliders: God will receive those who humble themselves before Him when they confess their sins. Determine with him what he must do to fall no more. Is. 1:18; 1 Cor. 10:13; Jer. 7:3

E. The counselor gives priority to those who came forward as a sign of their interest.

1. The counselor begins with this sentence: “Why did you decide to come forward?"

2. The counselor leads the conversation according to the needs of the interested person.

3. If the listener is already converted, the counselor explains the evangelism tract quickly.

4. If the listener is not yet converted, the counselor explains the evangelism tract in more detail.

F. After the prayer, the counselor explains what the convert will do to obey and grow.

1. The counselor explains to the convert practical things for any disciple of Christ.

2. The counselor sets a date and time for the first discipleship visit

3. The counselor gives him the opportunity to ask questions.

4. The counselor takes his name and address so he can visit and strengthen him.

5. The counselor prays with him before introducing him to the team coordinator.

6. The coordinator speaks with him to find out if he understand the decision he just made.

G. After the convert’s departure, the counselor asks himself: “What decision did I help that person to make and how can I be sure that he understood?”

IV. Responsibilities of spiritual parents

A. The birth of a baby brings joy and means heavy responsibilities for the parent.

B. The baby depends on the parents for shelter, food, encouragement, and hygiene.

C. The counselor is ready to "feed my sheep” “ to teach them all I have commanded you.”

D. The counselor prays for him, his questions, his fears, and his problems.

E. The counselor chooses verses which will help the convert discover the spiritual way of life.

F. During the 1st visit, the counselor reviews with him the evangelism tract, studies the Scriptures with him, and helps him to find a simple method of personal devotions.

1. The counselor talks with him and helps him to relax in his relationship with God and Bible study.

2. A simple method asks the questions: What? Who? How? Why? When? Where?

3. The counselor prays with him concerning his personal needs and his prayer requests.

4. The counselor invites him to a Bible study of 3-8 people: “How to Grow in Christ.”

G. The counselor makes him a special friend, going to spiritual meetings with him.

H. The counselor helps him to join a biblical church and to participate in evangelism.

Meditation: The Sower in History

I. George Whitfield

A. He returned to England after a few years of missionary service in the USA.

B. He discovered a great thirst for the Gospel among the British.

C. He was known among the neglected classes, but had enemies in the higher classes.

1. He preached in homes as well as in churches.

2. He gave altar calls, a practice which was rarely done in the established churches.

3. He told people they needed to be born again, which offended the religious establishment.

D. He went to Bristol, a city where there were thousands of coal miners.

1. He had a burden for this unreached people.

2. God called him to speak to these people, but he struggled in his heart.

3. He knew there would be a lot of opposition if he preached in the open air.

4. It was not easy for him to begin the ministry of open air preaching.

E. He decided to do it because he knew Jesus did it.

1. One Saturday, he began to preach in the open air near the mines, and God intervened.

2. Whitefield said that he "saw tears leaving white streaks on the miners’ faces, blackened by the filth and powder of the coal."

F. Whitefield experienced the effectiveness of open air evangelism.

1. He preached two times a week, and in a short time, he had too many converts to handle.

2. He wrote to his friend, John Wesley, so that he would come and help him.

II. John Wesley

A. He joined Whitefield, but had many doubts because his friend was doing open air.

B. He wrote in his journal that he thought open air preaching was a sin.

C. He arrived in Bristol on a Saturday night.

1. He want to an open air meeting Sunday afternoon and then, home meetings in the evening.

2. To Wesley’s surprise, Whitefield announced that he would be the preacher Monday afternoon.

3. Then, Whitefield packed his bags and left for London, leaving Wesley with these words, "The work is in your hands, John, don’t forget the open air meeting on Monday afternoon."

4. After that meeting, Wesley was convinced that he could continue the ministry.

D. He began a career which the world now considers remarkable.

1. It lasted 50 years; he traveled over 300,000 kms; he preached over 40,000 messages.

2. He greatly contributed to the revival in England, in spite of the established church’s opposition.

E. Wesley said: "the world is my parish" when the Anglican church expelled him.

1. Everywhere he went, a gathering welcomed him, in the markets and in the streets.

2. He revolutionized the English-speaking world and the established church.

III. William Booth

1. He discovered the spirit of open air while observing society around him. He saw a girl proclaiming Christ in the bar of a poor section of London.

2. He began to sell a newspaper, "War Cry,” in the streets of London so that people would discover the truth and the holy life which Christ is offering us.

3. He founded the Salvation Army so that Christians would not forget their responsibility to serve the lower classes of society in the name of Christ.

IV. John Sung

A. He was a Chinese scientist, known for his accomplishments as a doctor of chemistry.

B. He had a vision of a man drowning in a river near his home village.

1. He quickly dove into the water to save the man, but the current took him along with the other.

2. When all seemed lost, he saw a cross, grabbed onto it, braced himself, and saved many others.

3. Once in heaven, he saw many of the souls that he had saved.

C. In America, his reputation spread, but he never forgot his vision.

1. He returned to China to evangelize in the open air.

2. Later, he did open air evangelism in the Philippines and in Indonesia.

D. He trained teams of three or four people to do open air evangelism.

1. He trained hundreds of teams for open air meetings.

2. In Taiwan alone, he trained 295 teams which continued the work for decades.

Demonstration: The Open Air Team

I. The arrival of the team

A. The coordinator determines the best place to reach people in the neighborhood.

1. A bus stop at rush hour? Yes or no?

2. At the market at 1:00 in the afternoon? Yes or no?

3. In a residential section in the evening? Yes or no?

4. Your choice?

B. We should avoid church in the open air; open air is different than a worship service.

1. It is different because people are not going to church; the church is going to people.

2. No hymns or

3. No formal prayers or

4. No choirs or

5. No liturgy or

6. No criticism of other religion or

7. No benches or

8. No religious expressions or

9. The principles of evangelism are different than the principles of worship.

II. The goals of the team

A. To be seen

1. The speaker must be seen; you need a platform, tripod, or sketchboard hanging by hooks.

2. A sketchboard is the right height when you extend your arm & the finger reaches the top edge.

B. To be heard

1. Be close to the sketch board so that when you speak to the crowd, your voice resonates.

2. Use a microphone if the meeting is held in a noisy location with a big crowd.

3. Be careful that the microphone is always between you and your listeners.

C. To be understood

1. Look directly at your listeners; people judge your sincerity by the look in your eyes.

2. Do not hide your eyes behind sunglasses.

D. To be respected

1. Many open air meetings are ruined because of a bad attitude.

2. The attitude we must communicate is that of the servant.

3. We communicate our faith by our attitudes of assurance, humility, sharing, and sincerity.

4. Two attitudes we should not adopt are those of the arrogant preacher and the clever salesman.

III. The behavior of the team

A. Where should the team stand?

1. A crowd attracts a crowd: the team is the beginning and end of the meeting, recommending it.

2. The team spreads out to integrate within the crowd, placing themselves near the platform to prevent incidents and to be available in the program at the desired moment.

3. Children like to slip through and touch the platform; team members can control this.

4. If children interfere with the meeting, they should not be silenced in a way that distracts others.

B. How should the team stand?

1. Those passing by will be attracted when they see interest on the faces of the team members.

2. The team members dress in the same way as those they are trying to reach.

3. A huge Bible can create barriers and cause people to leave; a small New Testament is better.

4. A sudden movement to leave or relocate will always distract spectators during the open air.

IV. The communication of the team

A. Divided attention: When the speaker is talking, do not speak with others.

B. People’s questions: if they ask questions, "wait and see."

C. People who interfere: invite them to leave the meeting with you and leave slowly.

D. Other Christians wanting to help: do not allow untrained people to intervene.

E. Counselors - do not give counsel during the meeting, only at the end.

F. Evangelists - go up on the platform immediately if you are called to play a role.

G. Musicians: stand beside the platform, looking at the speaker, holding the instrument

Meditation: The Sower in the Bible - Luke 8:4-11

I. The Sower must first go out. Luke 8:5

A. A lamp is put out on a chandelier to light up the whole house. Mt. 5:16

B. A hunter goes out to hunt game. Gn. 27:3

C. A fisherman goes out to find fish. Mt. 4:19

1. He prepares: the hook, the bait, the fishing rod, the line ...

2. He chooses his place in advance.

3. He goes out of the house

4. He remains still while he fishes.

5. When the fish bites, he does not draw in the line too quickly; he draws it in gently.

6. When he can reach the fish, he takes it in the net and puts it in a bucket.

7. The fish is not happy when he takes it out of its element; it goes from life to death (self dies).

II. The Sower will meet with difficulties. Luke 8:5-7

A. We must recognize three negative reactions.

1. Non-participants: - part of the seed is trampled and eaten by birds. Luke 8:5

2. Enthused: part of the seed does not have deep roots, grows quickly, and dries in the sun. Luke 8:6

3. Worried - part of the seed is choked out by thorns. Luke 8:7

B. We must recognize three enemies. Mt. 10:16

1. The flesh

a) The Gospel will be given when the evangelist gives himself.

b) Every sower will have difficulty, but his fear of a lack of comfort must not stop him.

c) If we go out, we will feel uncomfortable, but the non-Christian will feel comfortable.

d) If the non-Christian comes to church, we will feel comfortable, but he will be uncomfortable.

e) Jesus commanded us to preach to all of creation. Mk. 16:15

2. The world

a) In the open air, we will be interrupted by dogs, horns, drunks, cults, and soldiers.

b) One time, vandals released a wild bull in a meeting where Whitefield was preaching.

c) In 1882, 669 salvationists were kicked, beaten, imprisoned, and humiliated.

3. Satan

a) Our struggle is not against this world, but against the powers of darkness. Eph. 6:12

b) Satan prowls like a lion looking for whom he may devour 1 Pe. 5:8

c) Satan hides the Gospel from those who are perishing. 2 Cor. 4:3-4

d) Satan sows seeds which produce weeds that choke out the good plants. Mt. 13:38-39

e) Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 2 Cor. 11:14

f) Even the church may be opposed to us, not only openly, but in overlooking us or discouraging us by its apathy, its non-recognition, and its non-participation.

g) When William Carey spoke to his church about his burden for India, a pastor said to him: "If God wants to reach the Indians, He can very well do it without help from you or me.”

III. The Sower will reap. Luke 8:8

A. He will reap what he sows. Gal. 6:7

B. He will reap eternal life. Gal. 6:8

C. He will reap fruits of compassion. Hosea 10:12

D. He will reap fruit for eternal life. Jn. 4:36

IV. The Sower who sows with tears will reap with songs of joy. Ps. 126:5-6

A. We must persevere if we are to bear fruit. Luke 8:15

B. Jesus Himself experienced failures. Mt. 19:21-22

C. The twelve disciples experienced failures.

D. Our joy will come from the fruit, and then, all our failures will fade away.

Demonstration: The Open Air Meeting 2

I. The Platform

A. Two types of spectators

1. Participants - they are near the platform and are an integral part of the meeting; it is for them.

2. Observers - they are far away, not really part of the meeting, and don’t apply the message to their lives.

B. The placement of the platform

1. So that you are near the people you are trying to reach.

2. So that observers see it and are attracted (hopefully becoming participants).

3. So that the majority of people feel they are an integral part of the meeting.

4. So that the limits of the meeting are defined.

5. So that people can easily come and go.

6. So that you do not block the flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.

7. So that you do not offend the residents or the business community.

8. So that the crowd is comfortable and concentrates on the meeting.

II. The Sketchboard

A. Advantages-“A picture is worth 1000 words.” · It arouses the curiosity of the crowd. · It holds the crowd in suspense. · It shows that the presentation is well prepared. · It gives people a reason to stay. · It transmits the message clearly. · It helps people to remember the message.

B. Means · It can be used for the introduction. · It can be used for the theme of the meeting. · It can be used for the sermon. · It can be used for a team sermon.

III. Coordination

A. Preparation: good meetings are prepared, not improvised.

1. Collaboration - the coordinator is a commander who checks his soldiers and his equipment.

2. The check list - sketchboard, paints, literature, instruments, team members, paper, brushes ...

B. Program

1. Beginning of the program: it begins in a striking manner to attract attention.

2. Flow of the program: the coordinator keeps the program moving, especially if there’s disorder.

3. End of the program: the coordinator thanks those who attended, recognizes kindness offered, closes the meeting, supervises the counselors, and checks the converts’ understanding.

IV. Message

A. Three characteristics

1. Its simplicity - The open air message must be so simple that children want to hear it.

2. Its clarity - Each point of the Gospel must be explained, illustrated, and applied.

3. Its insistence - "Preach with a decision in view.” "Pray as if everything depended on God; preach as if everything depended on you.”

B. Five ways of talking

1. With gestures - move around, using your arms. If people get tired, they will leave.

2. With consideration - Consider the crowd’s customs and prejudices so you do not offend them.

3. With variation - Vary your intonation and the speed of your voice, as you do in conversation.

4. With a goal - Say what you have to say without tangents or distraction; do not repeat.

5. With the Spirit’s power - Preach as if you have just come from the presence of God.

V. Invitation

A. It helps those interested to exercise faith, reveal their need, continue their search.

B. It includes perception (repentance),, prayer (silent), and response (altar call).

C. The preacher shakes hands of interested people, asks them a commitment question, gives them a decision card, & sends them back to their place to wait for a counselor.

Workshop: Open Air Equipment and Techniques

I. The Equipment

1. Sketchboard	A piece of plywood of 5 mm x 100 cm x 122 cm.	15$
2. Newsprint	Cut to the dimensions of the sketchboard with a margin of 8 cm on each side.	25$
3. Clips	Eight clips to attach the newsprint sheets.	01$
4. Paint box	A box to contain 6 jars, 5 brushes, decision cards, 2 hooks, 1 candle, and 8 clips. It will have two drilled holes and be hung from the sketchboard.	02$
5. Paints	Powdered water colors. Five colors are needed: black, red, blue, green, and yellow.	10$
6. Brushes	Five brushes, one for each color used.	05$
7. Candle	A candle is needed for candle letters.	.05$
8. Ruler	A ruler is needed to draw borders.	.10$
9. Pencil with eraser	You should draw in pencil before painting.	.05$
10. Knife or Scissors	A knife or scissors are needed to cut the paper.	.50$

II. Techniques

1. Border	Each sketch should have a border. You can use two colors. Begin with the lighter color.
2. Partial letters	They are created by writing part of the letters on the board. The other part is added when you pronounce the word during the message.
3. Ladder letters	Letters are added when you say the word during the message.
Draw ladders, with square dimensions.	Space the words and letters with a pencil before using paints.
Letter “I” is narrower; "M" and "W" are wider.	Tell the audience to watch the spaces, not the lines.
Draw thick borders around each letter.	Paint spaces with a light color; pencil marks with a dark color
Make sure you separate words by black squares.	Paint borders only when the background color is dry.
4. Candle letters	They are created by writing with a white candle. Always put a border around the word to show the crowd that there will be something at that place.
5. Figures	Draw simple lines without putting details on the faces. Draw that angles of the main body parts: the back, the neck, the arms, the legs, and the feet.,

Workshop: Application of Open Air Techniques

A Border and a Picture - Draw a border and draw a simple introductory sketch.

Partial Letters - Write “BORN AGAIN” in partial letters. Trace with light pencil marks parallel lines to help you do all the letters about the same size. Once you have the dimensions you want, darken in the partial lines. Afterwards, complete the letters in pen, showing the completed letter in a second color.

Ladder Letters - Draw all the letters of the alphabet.

Ladder Letters - Write "Believe in God” with a pencil.

Your Name in Ladder Letters - Make a ladder and write your first and last names.

Figures - Draw five figures in different positions.

Meditation: The Preacher in the Bible - 1 Co. 1:1-2:8

Introduction Rom. 10:12-15

· The Gospel must be preached by a human messenger.

· The messenger must be saved, called, sent, and filled.

· No one feels completely qualified to introduce the Savior to sinners.

· God provides the truth; we only add our personality to His message.

I. The Preacher’s Call 1 Co. 1:1-17

A. Paul was called as a messenger sent by the Church. 1 Co. 1:1

B. Paul was called to thank God for his audience. 1 Co. 1:4

C. Paul was called by God to remind the faithful of His blessings. 1 Co. 1:5-9

1. The word and knowledge 1 Co. 1:5

2. Christ’s witness in you 1 Co. 1:6

3. The gifts of the Holy Spirit 1 Co. 1:7

4. Sanctification 1 Co. 1:8

5. Fellowship with Christ. 1 Co. 1:9

D. Paul was called to confront the sinner. 1 Co. 1:11

E. Paul was called to name their sin. 1 Co. 1:12

F. Paul was called to correct their sin. 1 Co. 1:13

G. Paul was called to a specific task which excluded accepting other ministries. 1 Co. 1:17

II. The Preacher’s Confidence 1 Co. 1:18-30

A. Paul knew that his preaching was by God’s power. 1 Co. 1:18

B. Paul knew that His preaching would have an eternal impact. 1 Co. 1:19

C. Paul knew that we waste our time too concerned about human knowledge. 1 Co. 1:20

D. Paul knew that weak things are strong, and strong things are weak. 1 Co. 1:21

E. Paul knew what his audience was thinking before he preached. 1 Co. 1:22

F. Paul knew what he was going to preach in each message before preaching. 1 Co. 1:23

G. Paul knew that scandal and folly for God’s sake were useful for the kingdom. 1 Co. 1:24

H. Paul knew that the smallest thing for God was more important than the greatest thing done for the world. 1 Co. 1:25

I. Paul knew many wise, powerful, & noble men would not be in the kingdom. 1 Co. 1:26

J. Paul knew that the transformed life meant an exchange. 1 Co. 1:27

K. Paul knew why we must exchange our old life for God’s new life. 1 Co. 1:28

L. Paul knew that Jesus replaced all personal sacrifices by a divine one. 1 Co. 1:29

M. Paul knew that he would be glorified because of that exchange. 1 Co. 1:30

III. The Preacher’s Practices 1 Cor. 2:1-8

A. Paul simplified his message. 1 Co. 2:1

B. Paul had only one goal in his message. 1 Co. 2:2

C. Paul considered himself weak before the crowd. 1 Co. 2:3

D. Paul considered his message as a powerful tool from God. 1 Co. 2:4

E. Paul was careful not to add anything human to the divine message. 1 Co. 2:5

F. Paul was concerned with those who saw the wisdom of the message.. 1 Co. 2:6

G. Paul did not worry for those who did not see the wisdom of the message. 1 Co. 2:7-8

Conclusion

· Paul was called to preach to two types of people.

· Paul was sure he made the right exchange and that he had gained much by preaching.

· Paul was practical in giving a simple message to a world lost in complications.

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