1. If I've read the EE textbook
or have memorized the EE outline, does it mean that
I've done EE?
The most important part of EE is on-the-job training,
in which you go with, watch and learn from experienced
trainers, how to share the Gospel effectively. During
these visits, you will slowly learn to overcome your
fear of witnessing and build confidence in sharing your
faith. Knowing the materials presented in EE is just
a small part of the training process.
2. Some say that EE is too confrontational,
is it true??
Anyone who has done EE will disagree. In fact, the approach
is so friendly and non-confrontational that many have
used it in their daily lives with friends, families
and co-workers. In EE training you will learn how to
stir an everyday conversation to spiritual things and
how we can introduce the subject of faith with gentleness
and great effectiveness.
3. Does EE work in different cultures and settings?
I am afraid that it won't work where I live.
Yes, EE is in 212 countries worldwide. It works with
youth, seniors, men and women of all ages and background.
No matter where you come from, the EE presentation can
be contextualized to become an effective outreach tool
for your community. 4. Will I see my church grow if we start EE
ministry?
Absolutely! Many churches experienced phenomenal growth
as a result of starting an EE ministry. The reason is
simple, lay Christians are most effective in reaching
out to their friends and families. When they are trained
to do so with confidence and love, we will surely see
more souls be added to the body of Christ.
5. 13 weeks of training is too long, is it worth
it?
13 weeks is a lot of commitment for sure, but it is
certainly worth it considering the benefit of the training.
6. Isn't EE a “canned” approach?
Not at all. The Gospel outline, though memorized, simply
provides a track to run on yet is very flexible.
7. Isn't EE for people with the “gift
of evangelism”?
No. Every believer is called to be a witness. (By the
way, strictly speaking, there is no “gift of evangelism”.
Not in Romans 12; nor in 1 Corinthians 12; not even
in Ephesians 4) In Ephesians 4 Jesus has gifted the
Church with the office of evangelist.
8. Isn't EE just “door to door” evangelism?
No. EE is a training and equipping ministry for people,
young and old, to be effective witnesses in the marketplace,
as a way of life. For on-the-job training purposes EE
uses a “questionnaire” that can be used
door-to-door, in public places, such as malls, bus stations,
laundromats, etc.
9. Why should we consider EE in our church
when we already doing lots of other programs?
EE facilitates the outreach ministry of the church like
no other. It keeps the individual believer involved
personally in the “Great Commission”. It
is essentially Marketplace Evangelism.
10. Is it necessary to do personal evangelism
to win the lost?
Absolutely! While there are many ways to do evangelism
such as crusade and special events, nothing fills the
Body of Christ with greater passion for the lost on
a continuing basis than one-on-one evangelism. It's
like one beggar telling another beggar where to find
bread. Besides, Jesus said, “you are my witnesses.”
Case closed! Or should I say case opened!
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