Mission: Rescuing people from spiritual death with the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Proclaiming: Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus to as many people as possible. One on one, small groups, or mass events.
Equipping: To come alongside churches in order to serve and encourage as many Christ followers as possible in evangelism and outreach.
Serving: Serve and help those in need with tangible acts of kindness to demonstrate the love of Christ.
A “Sustainable Season of Discipleship & Evangelism” that equips believers and reaches non-believers. We always work with and through local churches. Please read below of the various stages we work at and the method of evangelism and disciple-making that we use.
Exploration & Administration
Vision casting with pastors and leaders in a given area / Request commitment and invite letter / Community relationship building by speaking in churches and helping meet community needs
Preparation & Mobilization
We use the acronym SHARE for our 5 phase “Share your faith evangelism and follow up training.” This is a Bible-based training that encourages a personal lifestyle of evangelism for individuals and a culture of evangelism in the local church / We also prepare for a mission week and outreach festivals / Community relationship building by speaking in churches and helping meet community needs
Proclamation & Demonstration
Refresher course of SHARE your faith evangelism & follow up training / Mission week / Festival or smaller events during COVID season / Community relationship building by speaking in churches and helping meet community needs
Transformation
Record success stories from the outreach / Encourage unity and sustainability through relationships formed and resources acquired / start over in a new area
For more information about the Durhams and their ministry with Ripe 4 Life:
Email: paul@ripe4life.org
Website: www.ripe4life.org