Affirms the primacy of disciple
making as the goal of Jesus' gospel commission.
Recommends affirmation for pastors
who conduct active outreach programs and especially those who
successfully involve their church members.
Encourages creative evangelism
strategies that, while Christ-centered, are custom tailored to
the community surrounding the local congregations.
Requests ministerial secretaries
to sponsor meetings between pastors and their boards and members
to discuss new ideas for better, more creative, soul-winning
methods.
Promotes a balanced outreach
approach which integrates the best elements of public evangelism
into the weekly worship services.
Emphasizes laity training programs
to identify spiritual gifts and to equip the members for evangelistic
outreach.
Devises culturally based incentive
programs and recognition strategies to inspire increased morale
and professional creativity.
Provides resource materials
to expand the boundaries of creative thinking regarding evangelistic
methods.
