June 25, 2015
#NADEvangelism   #NADMinisterial   #Compassion

Get Out and Venture Outside the Walls 

by Jose Cortes Jr.

Pastor Jose Cortes Jr

I get the impression that Jesus was a very likable fellow. When reading the Gospels, Jesus does not strike me as someone whom people feared. On the contrary, He was known for transforming lives as He walked the earth: at the wedding, on the road, at the pool. He did not scare people, He attracted people because He loved them and they sensed He loved them. The helpless children, the outcast Samaritan woman, the blind Bartimaeus, the wealthy Zacchaeus, the influential Nicodemus; Jesus' appeal went beyond culture, generation, gender, and socio-economics. How did He do it? It was definitely not by scaring people. His broad appeal had much to do with His love and compassion.

 

What Jesus did during His earthly ministry, He wants to replicate through us today. How do we do it?

 

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Introducing the All-New Professional Gift Edition of Christ's Object Lessons

Look for it at the CALLED Convention.

Retail Value: $25

Only $11 in quantities of five

 

It's designed specifically for gift presentation to clergy of other faiths.

 

 At the CALLED Convention, every registered pastor will be presented with a free copy of this new, beautiful edition of the classic Ellen White sharing book, courtesy of NAD Ministerial and the Adventist Theological Society.

 

 Any pastor may take 5, 10, or more copies (in quantities of five only) as gifts for your clergy friends of other faiths. Just sign up, receive the books right there at the convention, and your local church(es) will be charged only $11 each through your ABC or local conference office, if they are participating in the distribution program.

 

The Professional Gift Edition of Christ's Object Lessons is just another of the great things happening at the CALLED Convention.

 

Start planning your order now, and look for it at the convention. 

Evangelism Shark Tank Finalists

The five Evangelism Shark Tank Judges met last week, on June 17,  and selected the 15 Finalists. They expressed certain level of anxiety at having to pick only 15 initiatives among so many great ones. 

 

The group composed by Kumar Dixit, Roger Hernandez, Sung Kwon, Tara VinCross, and Jesse Wilson, prayed and worked together, looking at the objectives and creativeness of the different initiatives, and voted.

 

The 15 Finalists and the dates for their presentations are: 


 

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Young Adults & College Students ONLY - COMPASSION Austin - Tuesday, June 30, 2015 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

College Students and Young Adults, attending the CALLED Ministerial Convention will have the extraordinary opportunity to extend the Love of God and the Compassion of Jesus, as we partner with the River City Youth Foundation in Austin to be the Eyes, Heart, Hands, and Feet of Jesus to Elementary, Middle School, and High School students during their Summer Camp, next

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

 

The Compassion Service opportunities include: (1) Mentoring students for half a day, (2) Working with students on technology projects, outdoor recreation, sports, (3) Preparing lunch for students, (4) Painting, cleaning, and gardening on the Summer Camp grounds.

 


Each registered participant will receive a beautiful Compassion T-shirt, as a gift, to be worn on Tuesday by the Compassion Team. We only have 70 spots available. Register here to save your spot. 

 

 

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North America Wants Your Articles, Photos, & Videos

In the months to come we would like to publish, celebrate, pray for, and spread what God is doing through you. North America would love to see your evangelism and outreach stories, photos, and videos.

 

Send us articles, photos, and videos of your Best Practices in Evangelism & Outreach (traditional & innovative): 

 

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Spencerville Academy Fourth Grade students and perhaps future pastors, visiting the North American Division Ministerial leaders.


 

Transformational Evangelism Funds - Up to 50,000.00

Transformational Evangelism Funding is available for innovative, grace-oriented, and incarnational initiatives which take into account the needs of the community and involve ways to address them with the Compassion of Jesus. The funding is for initiatives proposing a sustainable cycle, and a tangible transformation of lives, rather than a one-time evangelism event. Project proposals will need to be submitted through the local Union. Applications will be accepted by NAD as long as funds are available. 

 

For more info on Transformational Evangelism and to access grant application, please click here:  Transformational Evangelism 

 

Pastor Robin Lopez baptizing during the 'Mas Esperaza' Evangelistic Series
in San Antonio, Texas
In This Issue
Deep Thoughts on Evangelism, God's Grace, Compassion & Leadership


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Best Practices for Adventist Evangelism is published by NAD Ministerial. 
Editor: José Cortés Jr.; Managing Editor:  Dave Gemmell

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