Step 7: Form an Evangelism Roundtable in Your Community
• Objective: Create a network of local church leaders focused on evangelism to ensure that every person in your area hears an authentic personal witness for Christ by 2033.
• Action Plan:
• Identify like-minded churches in your area to form an Evangelism Roundtable. This group will collaborate to strategize community outreach efforts, share resources, and support one another.
• Host quarterly meetings to discuss local needs, challenges, and upcoming evangelistic events.
• Plan joint outreach initiatives to build a stronger Christian presence in your local community.
The Evangelism Roundtable is a collaborative effort involving churches, ministries, community leaders, and believers who come together to share the message of Jesus Christ across a defined geographic area. This collective initiative follows the Collective Impact Model to ensure that all participants are united in purpose, aligned in strategy, and effectively working together to reach the entire region with the gospel.
Common Agenda where all participants in the Evangelism Roundtable are united under the same goal: to tell every individual in the identified geographic region about Jesus Christ and the message of salvation. Leaders from local churches and ministries convene to define the shared goal of reaching the entire community or region, creating a clear and compelling vision that motivates and inspires everyone to commit to spreading the gospel. This unified approach includes both proclamation (preaching) and demonstration (living out the gospel).
Shared Measurement System is put in place to track the progress and effectiveness of the evangelistic efforts across the region. Measurable goals are set for outreach, such as the number of people reached, the number of conversions, new discipleship groups, and church plants. Data is collected and shared consistently, allowing participants to assess impact, celebrate successes, and identify areas for improvement.
Mutually Reinforcing Activities are organized so that each participating church, ministry, or organization contributes in ways that complement each other. Activities are aligned with the mission, such as door-to-door evangelism, community service projects, neighborhood prayer walks, and public events that include gospel presentations. Each group focuses on its strengths, ensuring strategic coverage of the region and preventing overlap or duplication of efforts.
Continuous Communication is vital to foster collaboration, alignment, and accountability. Regular meetings, conference calls, and digital platforms are used to share updates, prayer requests, and testimonies. Open communication allows leaders and participants to discuss challenges, celebrate victories, and seek guidance as needed.
Backbone Support Organization is appointed to coordinate and support the collective efforts. This central entity, such as a regional church association or ministry network, manages logistics, organizes events, and provides resources such as evangelism training and promotional materials. It ensures the alignment of strategies, helps resolve conflicts, and adapts based on feedback and challenges faced during the campaign.
By using the Collective Impact Model, the Evangelism Roundtable brings together diverse church leaders, ministries, and believers to work collaboratively and effectively toward the common goal of spreading the gospel to every person in a geographic area. The collective strength of the body of Christ, combined with clear communication, aligned activities, and shared accountability, ensures that the message of Jesus Christ reaches every corner of the region and transforms lives for the glory of God.
