Pre-Assembly Evangelism Event
Lenoir-Rhyne College
June 4-5, 2008

Learn to pass on faith in this exciting evangelism event led by the Rev. Ernie Hinojosa. Don't miss this opportunity to share the joy and enthusiasm of the good news with Pastor Ernie.

Pr. Ernie Hinojosa has been a major presenter at a variety of Evangelism events across the ELCA over the past few years. He served as a pastor/mission developer of Camino Real Christian Fellowship (ELCA) in San Antonio, Texas, before becoming the mission director for the NC Synod late in 2007. Pastor Ernie brings much experience and a variety of viewpoints to this conference.

The event begins Wednesday, June 4 at 1:00 p.m.

1-3 p.m. Session 1: Evangelism made simple (really) Come learn about the greatest evangelism tool all baptized Christians already have, but don't use. This session will change the way you think about evangelism and encourage you to live out God's dream for you and your congregation.

3:30 - 5 p.m. Session 2: Applying the strategy. In this session we'll discuss how you can determine the best strategy for evangelism in your particular setting.

7-8:30 p.m. Session 3: The great evangelism killer. We'll discuss the greatest and most common problem related to evangelism and how to overcome it.

Thursday morning, June 5 at 9:15 a.m. 9-11 am
Session 4: Learning practical skills

9:15-10:45 Choice of three Workshops:

1. Evangelism for Scaredy Cats with Pr. Ernie Hinojosa In this workshop explore practical ideas for outreach, discipleship, and the prayer ministry that supports it all.

2. Helping Congregations Move from Membership to Discipleship with Wayne Nelson, AIM, Bishop's Staff In this workshop explore the difference in the two models and look at creative approaches to help congregational "members" view congregation in a different way.

3. Discovering healthy ways to invite persons in your life to a life in Jesus Christ with Pr. Craig Bollinger of Christ the King-Charlotte Come to discover a relational approach to sharing Christ in meaningful ways

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