Jesus’ final commandment to us was to “Go!” We call it the Great Commission. We call it Evangelism. It’s the centerpiece of our work because it is the essential piece that allows us to continue to disciple and multiply.

This resource serves to get you started as you equip your congregation. The Billy Graham Center, in partnership with Lifeway Research, the Caskey Center for Church Excellence and eleven other denominations underwent a study of small churches (attendance up to 250) to find out the key factors that predict growth through conversion.

The top reason churches grow through conversion is, “the church attracts and keeps a higher percentage of unchurched attendees. These churches are places of invitation, welcome, and involvement for the unchurched. So, the unchurched stick around in greater numbers. They come to Christ and get committed to the church in greater numbers.”

Find the full list of the top ten reasons for conversion growth on
https://www.wesleyan.org/discipleship/evangelism.

How can you create a culture within your church to be a place of invitation, welcome and involvement for the unchurched? There are many approaches, but below are four proven options and websites that will get you started in evaluating what approach is best for your context.