EVANGELISM

Learn about FPC’s “One Cross to One Person” Ministry

CHURCHES:

Churches are encouraged to plan a time to talk with their congregation about One Cross to One Person and show the DVD which describes the vision of its simple yet powerful outreach ministry.

LOCAL MISSIONS:

Individuals, mission groups, and Bible study groups are encouraged to schedule a time to talk about One Cross to One Person and show the DVD. Individuals and mission groups are encouraged to begin praying how the Holy Spirit can use this ministry for missions and evangelism opportunities. Examples of people to give a cross and Bible verse to: family member, relative, neighbor, child, teenager, adult, college student, senior citizen, person in need of hope or encouragement, person struggling with physical health and/or mental health issues, widow, orphan, etc… Examples and ways to share One Cross to One Person: Individuals or groups are encouraged to plan a time to visit people in hospitals, addiction centers, nursing and/or retirement communities, prisons, orphanages, etc… The possibilities and the human needs are endless.

“Let Your Light Shine.” Matthew 5:16….. Be the hands and feet of Christ.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS:

International mission groups/ teams are encouraged to plan a time to talk about the One Cross to One Person ministry and discuss its vision. Discuss details and ways of how One Cross to One Person could be used on mission trips, as part of evangelism and personal discipleship. Discuss how this ministry begins with a simple action: A person gives one other person one small cross, Bible verse, then asks if he or she has a prayer request. Discuss ways a person can begin and continue a lasting friendship with the person he or she gave a cross to: continue praying, continue sending scripture verses, write letters, etc…

Think of it like planting seeds in God’s garden. You plant a seed by giving the gift of a cross to a person, sharing scripture, committing to pray for that person, and sharing the gospel about Christ. The Holy Spirit then begins to work in thatperson’s heart and life. Together, we can grow a garden of God’s love and peace across this earth. One Cross to One Person… It’s beautiful quiet evangelism. It’s being a disciple. The Great Commission: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and in the name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always until the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20